Brighton 3-1 Southampton: Evan Ferguson brace secures Seagulls win

Brighton 3-1 Southampton: Evan Ferguson’s brace against relegated Saints sees Roberto De Zerbi’s high-flying Seagulls all but secure European football for the first time in their history

Evan Ferguson gave Brighton the lead after a dominant first-half performance
18-year-old Irishman added a second goal to double the Seagulls’ advantage
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have now all but secured European football next season

Brighton 3-1 Southampton: Brighton survived a second-half scare to see off relegated Southampton at the Amex.

Evan Ferguson netted a first-half double to put the Seagulls in the driving seat before Mohamed Elyounoussi netted for the visitors after the break.

Theo Walcott’s would-be equaliser was ruled out for offside by VAR due, and Pascal Gross netted minutes later to double the hosts’ advantage.

Evan Ferguson netted a double as Brighton survived second-half scare to defeat Southampton