Albion v Leeds
PREMIER LEAGUE
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 27th November 2021
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Lee Betts, Richard West
Fourth Official: John Brooks
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Additional VAR: Gary Beswick
MATCH FACTS
Team News
Brighton head coach Graham Potter is optimistic Enock Mwepu will be available, with the midfielder back in training after a muscle problem.
Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has completed a one-game ban but Steven Alzate and Danny Welbeck remain sidelined.
Leeds' top scorer Raphinha is fit after recovering from illness, while forward Rodrigo is back in contention following a minor foot problem.
Jamie Shackleton also returns after missing two games with a muscle issue.
This match comes too soon for Luke Ayling, who is instead expected to play for the under-23s on Monday, while Patrick Bamford and Robin Koch continue to recover from long-term injuries.
Head-to-head
[*=left]Brighton have won eight of their past nine league games against Leeds, including victories in both meetings last season.
[*=left]The Yorkshire club have lost their five most recent matches away to Brighton, failing to score in any of those defeats.
[*=left]Their last win away to the Seagulls was a 3-0 victory in League One on 21 November 2009.
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[*=left]Brighton won four of their opening five league games this season but are without a victory in their subsequent seven attempts (D5, L2).
[*=left]It is the Seagulls' longest winless run in the league since a nine-match streak last season which ended with a 1-0 victory at Leeds on 16 January.
[*=left]Brighton have conceded nine goals in their past four fixtures and faced 23 shots on target - compared to five goals conceded and 21 shots on target faced in their opening eight league games.
[*=left]Neal Maupay has scored four goals in six league appearances against Leeds, his highest total against an English club.
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[*=left]Leeds have dropped 10 points from winning positions in the top flight this season, a total exceeded only by Burnley and Newcastle.
[*=left]The Whites are one of two teams - along with Chelsea - who have yet to concede a Premier League goal from outside the penalty area.
[*=left]The Yorkshire club could lose back-to-back top-flight matches for the first time in 2021-22.
[*=left]They have fielded five teenagers in the Premier League this season, two more than any other club.
[*=left]Marcelo Bielsa has won 65% of his Premier League games against English managers (13 of 20), compared to 23% of fixtures versus those from other countries (seven of 30).
Graham Potter's Leeds press conference.
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