Brighton vs Tottenham: Test for Frank's Streak at AMEX Stadium

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Saturday, September 21, 2025

Tottenham travels to the AMEX Stadium aiming to maintain positive momentum under new management from Thomas Frank. Brighton presents a challenging test after their double victory over Spurs last season and with the advantage of better rest before this key encounter.

Frank's Tottenham Transformation

Thomas Frank has achieved a significant change in Spurs' approach during his brief tenure. Four wins from five matches with just one goal conceded suggests a marked shift from the Ange Postecoglou era. The team appears more cohesive in defense than attack, which Frank himself confirmed after Wednesday's victory over Villarreal in the Champions League.

"Very happy with the win, very happy with three points, very happy with the clean sheet, very happy with how we defended throughout the game. We gave very little away," Frank stated. He simultaneously admitted the offensive side wasn't as fluid.

Spurs haven't won three consecutive away league games since November 2020 under José Mourinho. However, they've won both this season's away matches without conceding.

Brighton's Pressing and Home Strength

Brighton have lost only one of their last 10 home Premier League games. Their most recent home performance included victory over Manchester City despite trailing in the final third of the match.

The Seagulls have the lowest PPDA in the Premier League this season (9.5), meaning they allow opponents the fewest passes per defensive action. They convert these successful pressing situations into dangerous attacks with eight shots following high turnovers - most in the league.

Key Players and Form

Yankuba Minteh excels on the right wing with the highest dribbling success rate among players with 10+ attempts (65% - 13/20). Only Oscar Bobb (10) has more dribbles in the opponent's box than Minteh's six.

Tottenham relies on their crossing game - only two teams have recorded more crosses (89) with three goals from crosses, which is most among all teams.

Injuries and Rotation

Brighton may welcome back Mats Wieffer from knee injury but will still miss Jack Hinshelwood, Maxim De Cuyper, and Adam Webster, with the latter expected to miss most of the season.

Tottenham faces absences of Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin, and Dejan Kulusevski, while James Maddison is long-term absent. Frank will likely rotate after Wednesday's demanding match with possible returns for João Palhinha, Destiny Udogie, and Brennan Johnson.

Historical Record

Brighton completed a double over Tottenham last season - the first time in history they won two consecutive league encounters with Spurs. Tottenham have never lost three successive visits to Brighton.

Frank as manager has a record of one defeat from his last six games against Brighton (2 wins, 3 draws), all during his time at Brentford.

Tactical Aspects

Brighton will want to exploit their high pressing against Spurs after their demanding Wednesday match. Their better rest could be a decisive factor, especially if they can force errors in the visitors' build-up play.

Tottenham will rely on their defensive discipline and ability to capitalize on opportunities from crosses. Frank's philosophy regarding defensive solidarity will be tested against one of the league's most pressing teams.

Thanks to Stats Perform for the data

Photo:dailystar

More information:24live.com


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