Spurs had the better of the early possession, but the hosts took the lead when Joao Pedro was allowed to drift the whole 18-yard line, allowing youngster Jack Hinshelwood to shoot into the net's roof. After Danny Welbeck had been hauled back by Dejan Kulusevski in the area, Pedro extended the Seagulls' advantage from the penalty spot.

Brighton kept up the pressure, as Richarlison also clipped the woodwork for the visitors after James Milner struck the post and Facundo Buonanotte had a goal disallowed for offside. After failing to muster a shot on goal in the first half, Spurs played better in the second, with Richarlison having two attempts disallowed for offside. But less than a minute after the second of those goals, Brighton secured the three points thanks to a fantastic 25-yard dipping attempt from Pervis Estupinan that found the top corner.