Brighton vs Southampton: Where the game will be won and lost

By Marc Walker | Aug 23, 2019

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Davy Proepper of Brighton and Hove Albion battles for possession with Yan Valery of Southampton during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 30: Nathan Redmond of Southampton battles for the ball with Dale Stephens and Martin Montoya of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /

Southampton have claimed three draws and one win against Brighton in Premier League meetings.

This time around, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side will be looking to get their first points of the season on the board.

They will be looking to do so against Graham Potter’s Seagulls, who have enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign.

Both sides have some talented players though and it will be an intriguing match-up. Will either side come out on top?

Here are three key areas that will decide the game at the AMEX Stadium: