Leeds slipped to their first defeat of the 2022-2023 as the Seagulls soared above their visitors in the table. Recent trips down to the Amex Stadium have never been kind to the Whites; but on this occasion, the better team won. Brighton were a lot more inventive than the visitors; their threaded balls, and pace on the counter-attack were a constant worry for the Leeds defence, who had little to offer in the first 45 minutes.

A mixture of last gasp defending, and resolute goalkeeping ensured it wasn't going to be a walk in the park for the hosts. Albion's biggest chance of the first half came half-way through the first half when Solly March latched onto Pascal Gross's through ball, leaving the Leeds defence playing catch up. Fortunately, on this occasion, Meslier pulled off a fine save to ensure a stalemate at half-time.

Leeds were a lot brighter after the break, and created problems for the Brighton defence; their best coming on the hour mark. Aaronson's wizardry in the Albion penalty area almost conjured up a goal for Sinisterra. unfortunately, he ended up colliding with the woodwork.

Five minutes later, Brighton were ahead. Trossard fed a short diagonal ball into the path of Gross in the Leeds penalty area. His first time strike beat Meslier at his far post. Leeds had opportunities to draw level, though on the balance of play, Brighton deserved their three points.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Adams, Tyler Midfielder
		Roca, Marc Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Sinisterra, Luis Midfielder
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
		Drameh, Cody Defender		Unused Sub
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2022/2023
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2022-23
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2022/23