Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups

Southampton faces a challenging trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in their first Premier League game after relegation.

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Southampton's fate was sealed with a 2-0 defeat to Fulham, confirming their relegation to the Championship.

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Brighton suffered a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United, following their victory over Arsenal.

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Brighton struggled in the first half against Newcastle but saw an improved performance in the second half.

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Brighton remains in sixth place in the table, one point ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

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Brighton has a record of immediately responding to defeats with six consecutive wins in the Premier League.

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There has never been a home win in the 11 previous Premier League meetings between Brighton and Southampton.

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Southampton's relegation marks the end of their decade-long stay in the top tier.

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Avoiding last place is now Southampton's main goal, but overtaking Leicester City seems unlikely.

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Southampton has a four-game losing streak and hasn't won a top-flight game in 11 matches.

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