November 30, 2024 10:16 AM

Brighton climb to second after 1-1 stalemate with Southampton

Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike just before the hour as the Seagulls drew 1-1 at home with bottom side Southampton on Friday to move up to second in the Premier League table. Brighton are level on 23 points with champions Manchester City, who face leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Liverpool are eight points ahead. The visitors made Joe Lumley their third starting goalkeeper of the season and he was immediately under pressure...