Brighton gets the friendly game. Beat Stoke City 3-1 with goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Diego Coppola and Georginio Rutter, by rivals Lewis Baker had equalised the match. Both times had interesting moments, although the ‘Seagulls’ dominance remained.
Free shot opportunity for Brighton, but there was no risk situation in the Stoke City area. The defense was attentive and the ball is back in control of the ‘Gaviotas’, the game is about to end and maybe the coaches have aspects to highlight in both times.
The attempts to attack by the ‘Seagulls’ are interesting, but they have not been able to be forceful in the last minutes, which allows the ‘Potters’ to have the ball a few moments and start to develop offensive moves.
Brighton controls the game in the best possible way: he has control of the ball, wins easily on the rival field, has depth and seeks to continue showing a good level of play. Meanwhile, Stoke City does not risk much or leave its zone, little has been able to prove.
Hurzeler’s team has not lost the dynamics or rhythm after changing to the entire starting squad, it continues to touch the ball well and looking to have good mobility to gain space in the opposing field. Those led by Robins remain vigilant in their area.
The commitment has not had more news in the arches so far, the teams are still looking to execute their game plan very well and Brighton wants to approach by moments with more determination, but the defense of Stoke City is looking to be focused.
The distribution of the ball throughout the court has been interesting for Brighton, who seeks to find spaces, but also have enough mobility that allows him to create good plays in rival field. Stoke City continues to defend the block and without exerting any further pressure for the time being.
At times, the ‘Potters’ want to get the ball back and go fast on the attack, but they make bad decisions or imprecise passes end up playing against them. Brighton keeps the intensity and pressure high, there is good dynamics.
Stoke City received with surprise the second goal, they were just placing again on the pitch and did not manage to contain the intention of attack that had his opponent. The changes were effective for the ‘Seagulls’ that found space and defined.
Teams return to the pitch and start action in the last 45 minutes. Brighton changed their whole team and Stoke City made six variations, in order for the coaches to be able to analyse the alternatives they have on the bench.
Brighton draw 1-1 with Stoke City in the pre-season friendly match played in Spain. The ‘Gaviotas’ took the lead with Mitoma after having very good moments and dominating the commitment, but gave way to the ‘Potters’ who achieved equality with Baker after being closer to the opposing area.
Stoke City recovered the ball and tried to make a play for left side, managed to overshoot, sent the center, but did not manage to generate danger. Then he tried again to attack the Brighton and advanced with great determination.
Little action in the arches, the teams are still looking to shape their strategy and play very calmly. The ‘Potters’ want to advance their lines a little and change the dynamics of the game, but the offensive intention of the ‘Gaviotas’ still makes the difference.
Moment of hydration. Teams approach to refresh themselves and receive instructions from their coaches to adjust some moves with the intention of putting on a better game. The strategy is clear for Brighton who attacks with intent, while Stoke City seeks to block pass options.
High intensity and very good match dynamics are presenting both teams. Take advantage of the winter weather conditions in Spanish territory to be demanding in preparation, thinking about the start of the season in England.
Tranquility and good ball handling is having Brighton from the defensive zone, where he seeks to build and start playing through the center of the field until he finds the right space to be able to attack. Stoke City is still very defensive.
Stole the ball from one of the ends of Stoke City and wanted to advance, reached the opposite area, but met with a very well-positioned defense of Brighton that avoided any action of risk. The game does not feature many highlights so far.
The domination is absolute on the part of the team of Fabian Hurzeler, control the ball, seek to occupy the spaces with more players and have their opponent repleglegado in own field. They have not been able to take more shots at the arch because of the good defensive block that Stoke has.
The judge gives the order and the teams begin to dispute the friendly match where they seek to continue refining some details for the start of the 2025/2026 season. Brighton wants to stay true to its philosophy and Stoke City seeks to enhance what it has been doing lately.
In the last 10 games, Stoke has won 4 times, lost 3 times and drawn 3 times. In the last 10 Stoke matches there were more than 2.5 goals in 2 matches and less than 2.5 goals in the other 8 matches. Stoke have scored 9 goals in the last 10 games. They have averaged 0.9 goals per game. In addition, he has scored 12 goals in the same period, an average of 1.2 goals per match.
In the last 10 matches, Brighton has won 4 times, lost 3 times and drawn 3 times. In the last 10 matches of Brighton there were more than 2.5 goals in 7 matches and less than 2.5 goals in the other 3 matches. Brighton have scored 18 goals in their last 10 games. They have averaged 1.8 goals per game. In addition, he has scored 17 goals in the same period, an average of 1.7 goals per game.
In total, Brighton and Stoke City have faced each other 11 times. The most recent match was on 6 January 2024 and ended in a 2-4 win for Stoke. Throughout these matches, Brighton has won only once, while Stoke City have won on 7 occasions. The remaining 3 matches ended in a draw, which shows that although Stoke has been superior in the record, there have also been moments of balance between the two.
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