Brighton vs Leeds United Preview: Whites in search of first away win at Brighton since November 2009

By @ed_mcintyre98.

Leeds United travel to the south coast as they face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League.

The Whites picked up a solid point last time out as they drew 0-0 with Manchester United at Elland Road, stretching their unbeaten run to six games.

Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips battles Bruno Fernandes for possession (gettyimages/Laurence Griffiths)

Leeds leapfrogged Arsenal as the draw moved them into 9th place in the Premier League on 47 points. Leeds are just eight points below the top 5 with 15 points left to play for, so they could be eyeing up a late push for a European spot.

Marcelo Bielsa's side will be aiming to continue their good run this weekend, and they will certainly fancy their chances as they face a lackluster Brighton side.

The Seagulls have collected just two points from their previous five matches and lost 1-0 away at already relegated Sheffield United last weekend.

Action from Brighton 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United (gettyimages/Pool)

Graham Potter's side are desperate for a positive result as they sit in 17th on 34 points, just one place, and seven points above the bottom three. With five games left of the campaign, relegation is still a huge possibility so they will be aiming to turn their form around this weekend and take a big step towards Premier League safety.

TEAM NEWS

Brighton welcome back former Leeds defender Ben White who returns from a one-match suspension.

Midfielder Adam Lallana is struggling with a tight calf, while forward Percy Tau has returned to training after a hamstring problem.

Elsewhere, Leeds United remain without defender and club captain Liam Cooper who serves the final game of a three-match ban.

Leeds United winger Raphinha also remains out with a hip injury, but forward Rodrigo has recovered from a muscle issue.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

- In the reverse fixture, Brighton walked away from Elland Road with all three points as a Neal Maupay strike secured a 0-1 victory.

- Brighton have won seven of their past eight league games against Leeds United.

- The Whites have lost four consecutive league games at Brighton without scoring.

- Leeds United's last away victory at Brighton was in November 2009. The Whites won 3-0 on the day in a League One fixture at the Withdean Stadium.

MATCH INFORMATION

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United

English Premier League

15:00 Saturday 1st May 2021

American Express Community Stadium