Is Brighton vs Southampton on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

All you need to know ahead of the match

Karl Matchett
Monday 07 December 2020 08:31 EST
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Southampton celebrate their goal
Southampton celebrate their goal (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Monday night’s game in the Premier League sees Brighton host Southampton.

Graham Potter’s team are unbeaten in three and drew with Liverpool last time out, though they remain in 16th place.

Scoring has been an issue for the Seagulls, with just one per game on home soil this season.

READ MORE: Premier League fixtures and table - all matches by date and kick-off time

Saints have been largely impressive, though threw away a two-goal lead and lost to Manchester United last week.

Here’s everything you nee to know ahead of the game.

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When is the game?

The match kicks off at 8pm on Monday at the Amex Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Ultra HD. Subscribers can stream via the Sky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

What is the team news?

Brighton are without Adam Lallana and Florin Andone, while Alexis Mac Allister and Davy Propper remain doubts. Neal Maupay could also miss out but will have a late fitness test.

Southampton have Danny Ings back in training and he could make the squad, but Nathan Redmond is a doubt. Mohammed Salisu could be in the squad too.

Predicted line-ups

BRI: Ryan; White, Dunk, Webster; Lamptey, Gross, Bissouma, March; Trossard, Connolly, Welbeck.

SOU: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Djenepo; Walcott, Adams.

Odds

Brighton - 13/8

Draw - 5/2

Southampton - 2/1

Prediction

It should be an open game with both teams looking to be in possession and attack, so a high-scoring draw isn’t out of the question. Brighton 2-2 Southampton

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