Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton eyeing four-game unbeaten run.

2024-09-15

Fabian Hürzeler, the Premier League's youngest coach, leads Brighton & Hove Albion against newly promoted Ipswich Town at Falmer Stadium, eager to extend their unbeaten streak to four games in a clash steeped in historical intrigue.

Brighton & Hove Albion

The youngest coach in the Premier League, thirty-one-year-old Fabian Hürzeler, kept his unbeaten record with Brighton intact after a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Arsenal just before the international break. Brighton were behind at halftime after a stunning goal from Kai Havertz, but a red card for Declan Rice shifted the momentum.

João Pedro scored the equalizer in the 58th minute, securing Brighton's status as undefeated in their opening three games for the second time in club history. As Brighton [WWD] sit 3rd with seven points from two wins and one draw, they aim to continue their impressive form against newcomers Ipswich.

The last encounter between Brighton and Ipswich also ended in a 1-1 draw. Although Brighton haven't won in their last three games against Ipswich, they have triumphed twice in their last five meetings. With only one defeat in their last 13 home games against promoted sides, Brighton will be eager to break their current three-game winless streak against Ipswich, dating back to 2015.

A 4–2–3–1 formation with Danny Welbeck leading the attack is expected for Saturday's match. Brighton will look to extend their unbeaten run and strengthen their position in the league standings.

Ipswich Town

Liam Delap helped newly promoted Ipswich Town to secure their first point since returning to the Premier League, scoring the club’s only goal in a 1-1 draw against Fulham. His venomous strike after a solo effort put the Tractor Boys in front before a casual goal by Fulham’s Adama Traore restored parity.

Despite avoiding defeat, the draw meant Ipswich remain winless in their first three games for the first time since 1985. Saturday’s clash will mark the first meeting between both sides since a 2-0 win for Ipswich Town in 1983.

Ipswich, having earned two victories in four games on the road against the Seagulls, will be aiming to leave Falmer Stadium with at least a point. Kieran McKenna might opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation with Liam Delap leading the attack.

However, Ipswich may face Saturday's clash shorthanded, with as many as four players, including Nathan Broadhead, potentially missing the game against the Seagulls.