Our under-18s will be aiming to return to winning ways on Saturday as we welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Sobha Realty Training Centre in the Under-18s Premier League. Kick-off is scheduled for 12pm (UK).
Our young Gunners will be eager to respond after a difficult outing last time out, falling to a 4-1 defeat against Norwich City.
The Opposition
Brighton have enjoyed a strong campaign so far and currently sit fourth in the Under-18s Premier League South, collecting 28 points from their 17 matches. Their record of eight wins, four draws and five defeats highlights their consistency throughout the season.
The Seagulls showed plenty of resilience in their most recent fixture, battling back from two goals down and with 10 men to secure a point away at Southampton. Goals from Jacob Parsons and Bode Newnham-Reeve sealed an impressive comeback on the road.
Henry Kasvosve has been Brighton’s standout performer in front of goal, netting nine times in 17 league appearances, including four goals in his last four matches.
The sides shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw earlier this season. We twice took the lead through Kyran Thompson and Brando-Bailey Joseph, but two free-kicks from Younes Ibrahim ensured Brighton claimed a point.
How to follow
Live updates will be provided throughout the evening on our academy’s official X account.
After the final whistle, be sure to catch an interview with one of our under-18s players on Arsenal.com.
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