Brighton rue missed chances in Leeds draw

Brighton were once again left to rue a string of missed chances during a 0-0 draw with Leeds, extending their winless run to eight Premier League games.

Neal Maupay was back in the Brighton starting XI for the first time in three Premier League outings and, despite having a point to prove, spurned an early chance as Tariq Lamptey terrorised Junior Firpo down the right wing in the first half.

Leandro Trossard and Jakub Moder were also guilty of missing gilt-edged chances – both hitting the woodwork – with Solly March also going close after coming on as a second-half substitute.

Of Brighton’s 20 shots, 14 were off target – the joint-highest tally of the season, along with Arsenal in their defeat to Brentford on the opening weekend of the season.

Stuart Dallas registered Leeds’ first shot on target in the 55th minute, while Tyler Roberts twice tested Robert Sanchez late on, but he was unable to secure the visitors’ third league victory of the season, as they remain 17th, three points ahead of Burnley in the relegation zone.

However, if Sean Dyche’s side win against Tottenham on Sunday, Leeds could finish the weekend in the bottom three.

Brighton’s winless run is now only beaten by Newcastle’s 13-match streak, having drawn six of their last eight games. They move up a place into eighth with 18 points, although it was another frustratingly familiar story for the misfiring Seagulls.

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What’s next?

Brighton go to West Ham on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Premier League, while Leeds host Crystal Palace on Tuesday at 8.15pm. Free highlights from both games will be available on the Sky Sports website, App and YouTube channel.