Bournemouth 1-0 Brighton LIVE Updates, score, analysis, highlights

There’s only a point to separate Bournemouth from Brighton smack dab in the middle of the Premier League table, as the two south coast sides meet at Vitality Stadium on Sunday (9 am ET).

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Bournemouth (45 points) sit 10th, on the right side of the top half, a point and a place above Brighton, on the wrong side. The difference between being a top-half team, and a bottom-half side. A month ago, it was unthinkable that the Seagulls could finish (or 12th or 13th, if they’re not careful), until they crashed out of Europe and are now without a win in their last five PL outings (0W-2D-3L), including a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City on Thursday, less than 72 hours ago. Oh, to feel as if you’re still in the Europa League.

The Cherries, meanwhile, would have never been in consideration for a top-half finish after drawing just three times in a nine-game winless start this season. But, Andoni Iraola’s side has gotten 18 goals from Golden Boot candidate Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert has been an emerging star of late with three goals and an assist in his last eight appearances. Bournemouth have, however, lost their last three meetings with Brighton and scored just one goal in the process.

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Kick off: 9 am ET, SundayTV Channel: Peacock PremiumOnline: Stream live via Peacock

Bournemouth vs Brighton live updates — By Nick Mendola

Bournemouth vs Brighton live score: 1-0

Goalscorers: Senesi (12')

Halftime — Bournemouth 1-0 Brighton

The lead is about right given the danger produced between the sides, which is remarkable because the Seagulls have flirted with 75% possession.

Eleven total shot attempts — six for the hosts, with 0.80 of their 1.10 first-half xG coming off of set pieces according to fotmob.

Brighton left a wealth of talent on the bench on account of Thursday’s losing effort versus Manchester City, but Roberto De Zerbi may look to names like Fati, Baleba, Welbeck, Moder, Veltman, Lallana, or Enciso in the second half. Center back Adam Webster and keeper Jason Steele are less likely options given the score but options.

Close from Enes Unal

2-0 is a foot away as Bournemouth turnover Brighton deep in their end.

It’s Alex Scott, who drives into the box and sets up Enes Unal. The Turkish star’s low strike misses the goal by inches.

Bournemouth have another chance within minutes that flashes clear of the goal.

Brighton teen has a chance

Brighton teen Mark O’Mahony tries his luck with a very difficult turn and fire after the Seagulls win two 50/50s.

His bounding shot worries Mark Travers, but makes its way wide of the goal.

Cherries strike first — Bournemouth 1-0 Brighton (12th minute)

Marcos Senesi gets on the end of a corner kick, bulling his way into the six to nod home.

The corner came on a likely offside chance that led to Lewis Dunk snapping the ball out of play, and Brighton won’t like that.

Bournemouth lead after a dozen minutes.

Bournemouth lineup

Travers, Cook, Kelly, Senesi, Scott, Smith, Kluivert, Semenyo, Ouattara, Unal, Solanke

Brighton lineup

Verbruggen, Julio, Dunk, Offiah, Barco, O’Mahony, Gilmour, Gross, Buonanotte, Adingra, Pedro

Bournemouth focus, team news

OUT: Milos Kerkez (suspension), Luis Sinisterra (thigh), Chris Mepham (illness), Ryan Fredericks (calf), Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Romain Favre (undisclosed) | QUESTIONABLE: Tyler Adams (lower back)

Brighton focus, team news

OUT: Kaoru Mitoma (lower back), Evan Ferguson (ankle), Tariq Lamptey (undisclosed), Solly March (knee), Jack Hinshelwood (ankle), James Milner (thigh), Billy Gilmour (knee), Adam Webster (undisclosed), Julio Enciso (knock), Pervis Estupinan (ankle)