Premier League 2020/21: Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion – tactical analysis | OneFootball

Brighton 5-2-3 defending

Brighton focused on counter-pressing to a major part of the game and back trio of centre-backs marking Newcastle attackers. Tariq Lamptey and Solly March falling back to support the defence line and hence, Brighton could defend in 5-2-3 shape. The pressing by Brighton help in putting pressure on Newcastle build-up play and they were forced to resort to long balls.

Two of Brighton’s players from the front three are counter-pressing during Newcastle buildup. Aaron Connoly is blocking the pivot, Issac Hayden. This forces Jonjo Shelvey, another pivot to go wide and collect the ball there. Two Brighton midfielders are guarding the center nullifying any attack from the center.

When Newcastle is up the pitch and in their attacking half, it can be observed that Lamptey and March falling deep to form a 5 at the back-formation.