Brighton & Hove Albion thrashed Roma 3-0, winning convincingly at home.

Thanh VinhAugust 8, 2026 16:22

Ayari's brace and Rutter's goal helped Brighton & Hove Albion beat Roma 3-0 at The American Express Community Stadium, inflicting a heavy defeat on the Italian side.

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  • 0'The match has started.

    Brighton & Hove Albion host Roma.

  • 12'Brighton took the initiative and pressed hard in the opening minutes.

    Entering the 12th minute, Brighton were the more proactive team, controlling possession.59 - 41against Roma. The home team created2 - 1shot (on target)2 - 0) together2 - 0Corner kicks are used to continuously increase pressure on the opponent's half of the field.

  • 24'Brighton put pressure on the opposition but were unable to score.

    After 24 minutes of play, Brighton had the edge in terms of pressing, despite having a lower possession rate.52 - 48They are quite similar. Although both teams are equal in the total number of shots.4 - 4The English representatives proved to be far more dangerous with their shots on target.2 - 0together3 - 0corner kick.

  • 29'Georginio Rutter opened the scoring for Brighton.

    In the 29th minute, the deadlock was broken whenGeorginio RutterHe scored against Roma after receiving an assist fromDiego Gomez, giving Brighton & Hove Albion a 1-0 lead. The goal accurately reflected the situation on the pitch, as the English side proved far more effective with three shots on target from the start of the match.

  • 38'Brighton maintained their advantage thanks to their efficiency.

    As the game progressed towards the 38th minute, the match was fairly balanced with the possession rate at...49-51However, Brighton & Hove Albion proved superior in terms of efficiency, possessing...3-0shots on target (out of a total of)6-6(shots) together4-0corner kick to maintain the advantage.1-0.

  • 40'Yasin Ayari doubled Brighton's lead.

    40th minute:Under pressure from a series of corner kicks, Yasin Ayari finished into the net, extending Brighton & Hove Albion's lead to 2-0. The home team played effectively, making good use of their opportunities to widen the gap before the first half ended.

  • 45'End of the first half

    At the end of the first half, the score was 2-0.

  • 46'The second half has begun.

    The second half has begun.

  • 46'Brighton made a substitution at the start of the second half: Dunk replaced Vuskovic.

    Right at the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Brighton & Hove Albion made a substitution.Lewis Dunkwas brought onto the field as a substitute forLuka VuskovicWith a 2-0 lead from the first half, Dunk's appearance promises to increase the solidity of the defense for the remainder of the match.

  • 46'Personnel changes at the start of the second half.

    46th minute,Mattia Manniniwas brought onto the field to replaceNeil El AynouuiThe substitution decision came right after the half-time break, with Brighton & Hove Albion taking the lead with a 2-0 advantage.

  • 49'Yasin Ayari scored, extending Brighton's lead to 3-0.

    In the 49th minute, from a pass byGeorginio Rutter,Yasin AyariHe finished with a shot to make it 3-0 for Brighton & Hove Albion. The goal at the start of the second half helped the home team maintain complete dominance, while Roma still hadn't had a single shot on target.

  • 51'Roma brought Daniele Ghilardi on to replace Evan Ndicka.

    51st minute,RomaThere was a personnel change whenDaniele GhilardiHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.Evan NdickaTrailing 3-0 and without a single shot on target, the visiting team was forced to make adjustments to reinforce their defense.

  • 51'Roma made a substitution to reinforce their defense in the 51st minute.

    In the 51st minute, Roma decided to take the penalty.Konstantinos Koulierakiscame onto the field as a substitute forMario HermosoThe fact that they were trailing 3-0 forced the visiting team's coaching staff to make early adjustments in the defense to improve their defensive system.

  • 51'Brighton maintained their dominance, leaving Roma completely frustrated.

    Entering the 51st minute,BrightonThe home team continued to dominate the game with a 54-46 possession rate and a 3-0 lead. They were extremely effective, completely outpacing the Italian side in shots on target (5-0, shots 8-6), putting immense pressure on them.

  • 59'Brighton makes a substitution: Costinha replaces Mats Wieffer in the 59th minute.

    59th minute,Costinhawas brought onto the field to replaceMats WiefferWith a relatively safe 3-0 lead, this substitution may have been aimed at maintaining the initiative and ensuring the fitness of the players on the field.

  • 60'Maxim De Cuyper comes on to replace Ferdi Kadıoğlu

    60th minute,Maxim De Cuyperwas brought onto the field to replaceFerdi KadıoğluWith a 3-0 lead, this adjustment aimed to refresh the lineup and maintain the initiative on the field.

  • 60'Brighton made a substitution when they were already leading 3-0.

    60th minute,Brighton & Hove Albionmake personnel changes whenCharalampos Kostoulaswas brought on as a substitute.Georginio RutterWith a comfortable 3-0 lead already established, personnel adjustments helped the home team maintain their fitness and control of the game.

  • 60'Brighton substitution: Zadok Yohanna replaces Diego Gómez.

    60th minute,Brighton & Hove AlbionZadok Yohanna was brought on to replace Diego Gómez. With a 3-0 lead, this personnel change helped the home team maintain control and conserve the energy of their key players.

  • 64'Brighton dominated the game, Roma were left frustrated.

    In the 64th minute, Brighton & Hove Albion were still in control of the game.54 - 46The home team displayed superior ball control and attacking efficiency.9 - 6shots, of which the number of shots on target is6 - 0, thereby maintaining a safe distance.3 - 0against a Roma side that was completely stuck.

  • 66'Roma make personnel changes: Santiago Castro replaces Paulo Dybala.

    In the 66th minute, Roma made a change in their attacking line-up whenSantiago Castrocame onto the field as a substitute forPaulo DybalaWith Brighton trailing 3-0 and yet to have a single shot on target (6-0 in favor of the home team), the visitors desperately needed a fresh start to improve their chances.

  • 66'Roma sent Luigi Cherubini on to replace Matías Soulé

    In the 66th minute, Roma made a substitution whenLuigi Cherubiniwas brought onto the field as a substitute forMatías SouléThe visiting team is in a difficult situation, trailing 3-0, and needs a fresh impetus in attack to have any hope of scoring a goal to reduce the deficit.

  • 75'Malick Yalcouyé replaces Jack Hinshelwood

    In the 75th minute, Brighton & Hove Albion made a substitution, bringing on Malick Yalcouyé to replace Jack Hinshelwood. Holding a 3-0 lead, this change gave the team a fresh burst of energy, allowing them to maintain control in the final minutes.

  • 77'Brighton dominated the game, leaving Roma struggling to find the net.

    Entering the 77th minute,Brighton & Hove AlbionRoma completely dominated the game with a possession rate of 58-42 and a 3-0 lead. Roma tried to attack but were completely ineffective, as evidenced by the 6-0 shots on target in favor of the home team, despite having a total of 11-8 shots.

  • 78'Roma brought Emanuele Lulli on in the 78th minute.

    In the 78th minute, Roma made a substitution whenEmanuele Lulliwas brought onto the field to replaceWesleyThe visiting team is going through an extremely difficult time, trailing Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 and yet to have managed a single shot on target.

  • 78'Bryan Cristante left the field in the 78th minute.

    78th minute,Bryan CristanteHe was substituted off the field. The visiting team Roma is still struggling, trailing Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 and completely outmatched in terms of shots on target (6-0).

  • 78'Filippo Reale came on as a substitute for Devyne Rensch.

    In the 78th minute, Roma made a substitution whenFilippo Realewas brought on as a substitute.Devyne RenschWith Brighton & Hove Albion trailing 3-0, the visitors desperately needed a fresh start to have any hope of improving their performance in the remaining minutes.

  • 84'Robinio Vaz was brought on to replace Donyell Malen.

    84th minute,Robinio Vazwas given the opportunity to come on as a substitute forDonyell MalenThis substitution came in the final minutes of the match, with Brighton & Hove Albion leading 3-0.

  • 84'Jan Ziolkowski came on as a substitute for Gianluca Mancini.

    84th minute,Jan Ziolkowskiwas brought onto the field to replaceGianluca ManciniThis was a last-minute personnel change when Brighton & Hove Albion were leading 3-0.

  • 85'Brighton substituted Yasin Ayari in the 85th minute.

    85th minute,Brightonmake personnel changes whenEiran CashinHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.Yasin AyariWith a comfortable 3-0 lead already established, the home team proactively made adjustments to refresh their lineup in the final minutes of the match.

  • 85'Brighton substituted Pascal Groß in the 85th minute.

    85th minute,Brighton & Hove Albionmake personnel changes whenAmario Cozier-Duberrywas brought onto the field as a substitute forPascal GroßWith a comfortable 3-0 lead, this was the perfect time for the home team to give opportunities to young players and rest their key players.

  • 85'Jesse Middleton came on as a substitute for Olivier Boscagli.

    In the 85th minute, Brighton made a substitution whenJesse Middletonwas brought on as a substitute.Olivier BoscagliWith a comfortable 3-0 lead, the home team is proactively adding freshness to their lineup in the final minutes of the match.

  • 92'Brighton completely dominated in injury time.

    Entering injury time, Brighton & Hove Albion completely dominated the game.60 - 40ball possession time. Although the shooting statistics are12 - 9However, the advantage was clearly on the side of the home team.6 - 0A shot on target to firmly secure the result.3 - 0before Roma.

  • KTFinal score: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Roma

    The match ended with a score of 3-0.

Updated at 22:56 on 08/08/2026

Official lineup
Brighton & Hove Albion
Diagram
Roma
Diagram
1
Bart Verbruggen
27
Mats Wieffer
44
Luka Vuskovic
21
Olivier Boscagli
24
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
26
Yasin Ayari
30
Pascal Groß
25
Diego Gomez
13
Jack Hinshelmwood
11
Yankuba Minteh
10
Georginio Rutter
99
Mile Svilar
23
Gianluca Mancini
5
Evan Ndicka
22
Mario Hermoso
2
Devyne Rensch
4
Bryan Cristante
8
Neil El Aynouui
43
Wesley
18
Matías Soulé
21
Paulo Dybala
14
Donyell Malen
Reserves
Brighton & Hove Albion
5Lewis Dunk15Ibrahim Osman19Charalampos Kostoulas20Costinha22Amario Cozier-Duberry29Maxim De Cuyper35Malick Yalcouyé36Zadok Yohanna38Tom McGill
Roma
9Santiago Castro24Jan Ziolkowski33Konstantinos Koulierakis60Mattia Mannini62Francesco Panico67Luigi Cherubini70Giorgio De Marzi72Federico Nardin75Filippo Reale
Team lineup updated at 20:35 on 08/08/2026
Brighton & Hove AlbionStatisticalRoma
55%
Ball control
45%
12
Finish
10
6
Hit the target.
0
4
Corner kick
5
17
Committing a foul
5
1
Viet Vi
0
0
Goalkeeper makes a save.
3
Outstanding player
Yasin Ayari
Yasin Ayari
Brighton & Hove Albion
2 tables
Georginio Rutter
Georginio Rutter
Brighton & Hove Albion
1 goal · 1 assist
Diego Gómez
Diego Gomez
Brighton & Hove Albion
1 creation · 6.91 points

Match:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Roma

Time:21:00 on August 8, 2026

Stadium:The American Express Community Stadium

Tournament:Club Friendlies

Overview before the clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Roma

The friendly match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Roma will take place at 9:00 PM on August 8, 2026, at The American Express Community Stadium. This is an important test match as part of the series of games preparing for the new season for both teams.

Playing at their home ground, The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion promise to deliver a committed performance against their Italian opponents. The match is an opportunity for both coaching staffs to test their lineups and refine their tactical approaches.

History of confrontations between the two teams

Past head-to-head records show a balance between the two teams. In their last two encounters, Brighton & Hove Albion won once, and Roma also enjoyed one victory.

Match review and analysis

Based on their balanced head-to-head record, with each side winning one of their last two encounters, the match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Roma promises to be relatively open. As it's a friendly match for testing purposes, both teams will likely focus on refining their playing style and assessing their squads.

History of confrontationslast 2 matches
Brighton & Hove Albion · 1 win0 drawRoma · 1 win
15/03/2024
Brighton & Hove Albion
1 - 0
Roma
B&H
08/03/2024
Roma
4 - 0
Brighton & Hove Albion
ROM
Brighton & Hove Albion
last 5 matches
BBTBT
Roma
last 5 matches
TBHTT
Force situation
Brighton & Hove Albion
Stefanos Tzimas(Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Evan Ferguson(Ankle Problems)
Jason Steele(Unknown Injury)
Roma
Niccolò Pisilli(Muscular problems)
Muhammad Bah(Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Luigi Cherubini(Muscle Fatigue)

*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).

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