Brighton delivered a commanding performance against a 10-man Sheffield United, solidifying their position at the bottom of the Premier League as they succumbed to a 5-0 defeat on home turf for the third consecutive match.
The momentum of the game shifted dramatically in the 12th minute when Mason Holgate of United made a reckless challenge on Kaoru Mitoma in midfield, resulting in a gruesome impact just below the knee.
Initially cautioned, Holgate’s fate worsened as VAR intervened, upgrading the penalty to a red card.
With a numerical advantage, Brighton seized control, opening the scoring as Facundo Buonanotte capitalized on a corner, followed by Danny Welbeck doubling the lead by capitalizing on a rebound denied by Wes Foderingham after Mitoma’s attempt.
Despite a brief glimmer of hope for the hosts with Ben Osborn’s disallowed goal for offside just before halftime, Brighton’s dominance persisted.
In the second half, Jack Robinson’s own goal off Mitoma’s cross further extended Brighton’s lead to a commanding third.
The visitors sealed their triumph in the closing stages, with Simon Adingra notching two late goals, first from Pascal Gross’ assist and then benefiting from a fortuitous deflection, ensuring Brighton’s emphatic victory.
