Southampton Vs Brighton: Player ratings as Saints fight back to earn draw

Saints earned an encouraging draw against Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion after coming back from 2-0 down in an entertaining match at St Mary's today.
Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion - Pre-Season Friendly
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Forwards

Adam Armstrong, Jason Steel
Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion - Pre-Season Friendly | Ryan Pierse/GettyImages

Adam Armstrong (RF) - 6/10 - A well-taken penalty earned his team the draw and was a reminder of the quality that Armstrong has. Wasn't involved for long periods of the game due to Brighton dominating possession for large periods of the game. Like so many of the team today, did most of his work in defensive transition.

Damion Downs (CF) - 5.5/10 - Downs looks like a player who is still adjusting to his surroundings and learning how he fits into Still's system. The manager might want to see more from him in terms of pressing defenders a little more quickly. Lots to come from Downs but it wasn't his day today.

Cameron Archer (LF) - 6.5/10 - Archer continues to look dangerous in pre-season and he is working much harder for the team than he did previously. This could be a promising season for Archer.


Substitutes

  • Yukinari Sugawara - 6.5/10
  • Ronnie Edwards - 7/10
  • Welington - 6.5/10
  • Martin Zubimendi - 7/10
  • Romeo Akachukwu - 6/10
  • Jay Robinson - 8/10
  • Cam Bragg - N/A

Player of the match: Gavin Bazunu

Gavin Bazunu
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