Brighton and Southampton Draw 1-1 in Premier League

Brighton & Hove Albion drew 1-1 with Southampton in a Premier League match, with Kaoru Mitoma opening the scoring for the Seagulls before Flynn Downes equalized for the Saints in the second half. Southampton, who were at the bottom of the table, saw a winning goal by Cameron Archer ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR check, leaving them still searching for their first away win of the season. The match showcased a dominant first half by Brighton, but Southampton's spirited comeback in the second half earned them a valuable point. Despite the draw, Brighton climbed to second in the Premier League table, though they missed the opportunity to widen the gap on their competitors. Southampton remains in last place, three points behind Crystal Palace and dangerously close to relegation. The performance of Southampton's 29-year-old debut goalkeeper Joe Lumley was notable, as he faced intense pressure throughout the match.