Leeds United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Brighton on Sunday, thanks to a late goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin. This win not only halted Brighton's aspirations for European qualification next season but also extended Leeds' unbeaten streak to eight matches, with four of those resulting in victories. Leeds now sits comfortably with 47 points, nine points clear of the relegation zone.

Match Overview

Despite Brighton's control of the match, they were unable to convert their dominance into goals. The Seagulls held 64% possession and registered the only three shots on target in the first half. Leeds, however, managed to capitalize on a critical mistake in stoppage time. A back pass from Jan Paul van Hecke fell short, allowing Calvert-Lewin to round the goalkeeper and score the decisive goal in the 90+6 minute.

Key Moments

Leeds faced a setback when Anton Stach had to leave the pitch due to injury, visibly upset as he was stretchered off. The match remained goalless at halftime, with Brighton leading in total attempts and expected goals (xG) at 1.04 compared to Leeds' 0.12. Despite their efforts, Brighton's inability to finish meant they remained on 53 points, just one point ahead of Brentford and two ahead of Sunderland.

With this victory, Leeds continues to build momentum as they look to finish the season strong, while Brighton will need to reassess their strategy as they aim for a European spot.