As the match approaches the 20-minute mark, the goal has sparked West Ham into life. The home side start to balance the game after withstanding the visitors’ early pressure. Brighton controlled the opening stages of the match. Now the Hammers look to impose their style at the London Stadium.

Jarrod Bowen is shown a yellow card for dangerous play. The goalscorer and West Ham star is booked after a rough challenge in midfield. The referee has no hesitation in issuing the caution. Bowen will need to be careful for the remainder of the match.

Despite the home side’s urgency, the visitors control the opening stages of the game. Brighton push forward with intent and create the first clear chance. Yankuba Minteh fires a shot that is safely saved.

The opening half begins with both teams looking to attack early. West Ham start with urgency, aiming to win their final match of 2025 at home. Brighton look to impose their tempo from the opening minutes.

With the pre-match formalities completed, both teams are positioned on the pitch and everything is ready for kickoff. The ball is about to roll at the London Stadium, with players in place and anticipation building in the stands. A vibrant Premier League clash between West Ham and Brighton is about to begin. Referee Michael Salisbury has been appointed and is ready to blow the opening whistle.

The pre-match protocol ceremonies are underway in the English capital as everything is set for kickoff at the London Stadium. The venue, which hosted the 2012 London Olympic Games, is once again at the center of Premier League action. After the Olympics, the stadium became West Ham United’s permanent home. The atmosphere is perfect for an important clash against Brighton.

The starting lineups have been officially confirmed for the Premier League Matchday 19 clash between West Ham United and Brighton. Both managers have selected their best elevens for this important fixture at the London Stadium. The match is expected to feature high intensity and contrasting tactical approaches. The remaining players will wait for their chance from the substitutes’ bench.

Brighton & Hove Albion, under the guidance of young German coach Fabian Hürzeler, has embraced an attacking, high-pressing style that makes full use of the pitch width. His preferred 3-4-3 system focuses on pace and direct play, drawing comparisons with Jürgen Klopp’s approach. Despite criticism following heavy defeats such as a 7-0 loss, the team enjoyed a strong start to the season. The performances of young players like Julio Enciso have been widely praised within this project.

Nuno Espírito Santo has established himself as one of Europe’s top coaches, renowned for his discipline, tactical organization, and ability to deliver quick results. His pragmatic and defensive style brought success at Wolverhampton and Nottingham Forest, achieving historic European qualifications. He currently manages West Ham United, aiming to implement his philosophy of intensity and defensive solidity. His focus on team unity and hard work makes a noticeable impact on every squad he leads.

This time, we bring you all the pre-match information for West Ham United vs Brighton, including confirmed line-ups, head coaches, historical data, and a complete preview of the encounter. Here, you will find everything you need to stay up to date before the match kicks off at the London Stadium.

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The man to watch for the Seagulls is Danny Welbeck. The experienced striker is enjoying a phenomenal 2025-26 campaign, currently leading Brighton’s scoring charts with 7 goals. Despite being 35, his intelligence in the box and clinical finishing have been vital for Fabian Hürzeler’s side.

For the Hammers, everything revolves around their captain, Jarrod Bowen. As the most consistent offensive spark for West Ham, Bowen has recorded 5 goals and 2 assists so far this season. His ability to drive forward from the wing and his “clutch” gene—often scoring the opening goal—make him indispensable. 

Fabian Hürzeler’s men arrive at the London Stadium sitting in 13th place but eager to snap a five-game winless streak. After a tough 2-1 loss against Arsenal just three days ago, the Seagulls are focused on improving their defensive transitions. With stars like Kaoru Mitoma returning to the squad after illness, Brighton is preparing a high-intensity pressing game to exploit West Ham’s recent lack of confidence at home.

It has been a difficult December for West Ham, currently sitting 18th in the table and deep in the relegation scrap. Under Nuno Espírito Santo, the team is winless in their last seven league outings, including a painful 1-0 defeat to Fulham last Saturday. The Hammers are missing key defenders like Aaron Wan-Bissaka (AFCON duty), forcing Nuno to rely on a makeshift backline. The focus during training has been on set-piece efficiency and mental resilience to finally give their home fans a reason to cheer.

Welcome to the live broadcast of West Ham vs Brighton, Matchday 19 of the Premier League. The match will take place at the London Stadium, at 2:30 PM ET. My name is Daniel Medina and I will be your host for this match. We will bring you pre-match analysis, score updates and live news here on VAVEL.