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Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Hill Dickinson Stadium

Follow live coverage as Everton face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.

Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Referee Stuart Attwell blows his whistle and for the first time we have Premier League football at Dickinson Hill Stadium!

24 August 2025 16:31

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Referee Attwell blows his whistle for one final time then and Everton begin life at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with all three points courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Brighton! Grealish ends his first Everton start with two assists, the first of which was a wonderful bit of play down the left flank to tee up Ndiaye to become the first man to score at the Toffees' new stadium. The Manchester City-loanee then teed up Garner to thump home the second, which proved enough of a cushion. However, Brighton boss Hurzeler - whose side had a superior xG of 2.46 to 1.84 - will be pulling his hair out in frustration that his side failed to score in this game. They hit the woodwork twice in the first half through Mitoma and Van Hecke, while Welbeck missed a great chance and O'Riley failed to punish an awful error from Tarkowski. The Seagulls' boss will have known for sure it wasn't his side's day when Welbeck's tame penalty, after Dewsbury-Hall pinged for handball, was saved by Pickford. Ultimately, though, it's a day of celebration for Everton and David Moyes, as the Toffees start their journey at their new home with all three points. Thanks for joining us folks, until next time!

24 August 2025 16:31

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

FULL-TIME: EVERTON 2-0 BRIGHTON

24 August 2025 15:56

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Beto goes into the book after catching Dunk on the follow through. VAR had a quick check, but wisely decided a caution was punishment enough.

24 August 2025 15:53

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Grealish receives a standing ovation and a rousing reception from a new adoring home crowd as he is replaced by local product Harrison.

24 August 2025 15:53

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Keane comes across on the cover to thwart Gruda, who wanted a penalty for a clip from O'Brien but nothing doing.

24 August 2025 15:52

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Substitute Kadioglu goes into the book for a crude foul on Alcaraz, as he sought to break free in midfield.

24 August 2025 15:50

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Dewsbury-Hall now also goes into the book for a smart tactical foul.

24 August 2025 15:50

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

There will be seven additional minutes of added time here.

24 August 2025 15:48

Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Another good chance! Dewsbury-Hall breaks free from midfield as the spaces begin to open up, he lays off to McNeil, who cuts onto his left foot and drags wide of the right post.

24 August 2025 15:47

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