Brighton and Hove Albion had a slight drop off in terms of their league finish last season. In the season prior, they managed to end up sixth, however, in the 23/24 PL season, Brighton came in 11th.
In today’s article, we delve into key statistics to analyze the performances of Brighton’s standout players. We’ll then identify valuable additions to your Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team for the upcoming season.
Brighton’s 23/24 Season Review – Key Stats Breakdown
- Attacking Threat: They averaged a respectable 1.4 goals per match, ranking 12th in the league. While not the most prolific scorers, they created a significant number of big chances (91, 9th most), highlighting their attacking intent. However, their efficiency could be improved, as evidenced by the 61 big chances missed (also 9th most).
- Solid Defense: At the back, Brighton were impressive. They conceded only 1.6 goals per match, the 10th fewest in the division. This defensive stability is further emphasized by their 6 clean sheets, placing them joint-14th for most clean sheets.
- Underlying Numbers: Interestingly, the expected goals (xG) paint a slightly different picture. Their xG of 58.0 was the 9th highest, suggesting they were creating good opportunities and converting them at a decent rate. On the defensive side, the expected goals conceded (xGC) of 56.4 was the 14th fewest, indicating their defense was performing slightly better than expected based on the chances they were giving away.
Brighton’s 23/24 FPL Key Player Stats and Best Performer
| Player | Goals | Penalty Goals | Assists | xG | xA | FPL Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | 9 | 4 | 3 | 12.0 | 4.7 | 104 |
| Evan Ferguson | 6 | 0 | – | 4.6 | – | 69 |
| Simon Adingra | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 97 |
| Danny Welbeck | 5 | 0 | – | 5.3 | – | 79 |
| Pascal Gross | 4 | 1 | 10 | 6.5 | 9.2 | 153 |
| Facundo Buonanotte | 3 | 0 | – | 2.4 | – | – |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 3 | 0 | – | 2.0 | – | – |
| Kaoru Mitoma | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 74 |
| Lewis Dunk | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 89 |
| Ansu Fati | 2 | 0 | – | 3.4 | – | – |
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Analysis
Best Overall FPL Pick
Pascal Gross
- FPL Points: 153 (Highest in the team)
- Goals: 4
- Assists: 10 (Highest in the team)
- Expected Assists (xA): 9.2 (Highest in the team)
- Expected Goals (xG): 6.5
Pascal Gross is the standout FPL asset from Brighton, with the highest points total and the most assists. His xA and xG indicate a sustainable performance level.
Best Midfielder
Pascal Gross
- Gross leads in both points and assist stats. His high xA further solidifies his role as the best midfielder to own from Brighton.
Best Forward
João Pedro
- FPL Points: 104
- Goals: 9 (Highest in the team)
- Penalty Goals: 4 (Highest in the team)
- Expected Goals (xG): 12.0 (Highest in the team)
- Expected Assists (xA): 4.7
João Pedro is a strong forward option with the most goals, including penalties, which adds to his appeal. His high xG and decent xA show he’s a consistent threat in front of goal.
Best Defender
Lewis Dunk
- FPL Points: 89
- Goals: 3
- Expected Goals (xG): 3.1
- Expected Assists (xA): 2.2
Lewis Dunk is the best defensive option, offering some attacking returns with goals and an assist, and consistent FPL points.
Conclusion
Pascal Gross emerges as the top overall pick for Brighton, offering high points potential through both goals and assists. João Pedro is the best forward option, primarily due to his goal-scoring, especially from penalties and high xG. Lewis Dunk provides value as a defender with his attacking contributions and steady points accumulation.
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