2020/21
Matchweek 25
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MAN OF THE MATCH?

Late Benteke strike stuns Brighton

A late volley from substitute Christian Benteke earned Crystal Palace a 2-1 win at their fierce rivals Brighton & Hove Albion.

Palace took the lead on 28 minutes when Jean-Philippe Mateta spun and flicked a backheel through the legs of Robert Sanchez in Brighton's goal.

The home side equalised 10 minutes after the break. Pascal Gross's blocked shot eventually found Joel Veltman, who fired home at the back post.

The Seagulls enjoyed 74.8 per cent of the possession and had 25 shots to Palace's three, with Adam Lallana close to making that domination count, but his first-time effort flew over with 15 minutes remaining.

Instead, Benteke claimed a dramatic victory in stoppage time, volleying into the bottom corner from Andros Townsend's cross.

Palace are now 13th on 32 points, three places and six points clear of Brighton.

See: Brighton report | Crystal Palace report

Next fixtures

Brighton: 27 Feb v West Brom (A)
Crystal Palace: 28 Feb v Fulham (H)

Match officials

Referee: Kevin Friend. Assistants: Simon Beck, Eddie Smart. Fourth official: Keith Stroud. VAR: Simon Hooper. Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes.

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Match officials

Referee: Kevin Friend

Assistants: Simon Beck, Edward Smart

Fourth Official: Keith Stroud

VAR: Simon Hooper

Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes

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      Season So Far

      Brighton
       
      Crystal Palace

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Brighton
        Total Wins
        4
        Home
        3
        Away
        1
        Crystal Palace
        Total Wins
        4
        Home
        1
        Away
        3

        Played

        15

        Draws 7

        Recent Meetings