# Gómez’s strike helps Brighton beat ten-man Brentford and rise to second

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/diego-gomez-hits-another-stunner-as-brighton-beat-10-man-brentford-to-go-second/
- Published: 2026-11-08T17:16:58+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/08/brighton-brentford-premier-league-match-report
- Topics: Europe, Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Brighton’s 2-0 win lifted them to second.
- Gómez scored before Gross’s penalty.
- A VAR-reviewed red card left Brentford with ten men.

## Summary

The new details centre on Brentford’s red card and Brighton’s control after the break: Igor Thiago was sent off following a VAR review, and Brighton’s possession later topped 75%. Brighton beat Brentford 2-0 at the Amex to move up to second in the Premier League, continuing a strong run that has put them within reach of leaders Arsenal.

Diego Gómez opened the scoring with a powerful finish, then Pascal Gross converted a penalty after Luka Vuskovic was pulled back in the box. Brentford have still never won at Brighton in the Premier League; Thiago’s dismissal means he will miss the rest of Brentford’s November fixtures.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: Gómez’s strike helps Brighton beat ten-man Brentford and rise to second](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/08/brighton-brentford-premier-league-match-report)
- [CNA: Brighton move second with victory over 10-man Brentford](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/brighton-move-second-victory-over-10-man-brentford-6534431)

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