Above all else for Brighton & Hove Albion this season, their most impressive trait has been their defensive record.
There has been a great deal of praise for Brighton & Hove Albion this season about the way they have quietly gone about their own business.
Chris Hughton’s men have built a solid team that is more than capable of challenging for promotion, with the most impressive point of all stemming from their defensive record.
That in itself is quite the statement considering the strength of both their attacking force and their fanbase. Nonetheless, it is indeed the back four that continue to steal the show having conceded just 15 goals in their opening 24 games of the season.
That statistic alone is enough to impress any critics they may have, especially considering the unpredictable and competitive nature of the Championship.
Brighton’s Lewis Dunk celebrates scoring their fourth goal
With defenders such as Dunk, Duffy and Bruno consistently putting in solid performances on a week to week basis, supporters rarely have to worry about a surprising result.
It’s very much been a case of lather, rinse and repeat in terms of victories for Brighton and the brick wall that is their defence allows fans to go into games knowing they aren’t likely to concede many.
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton
It’s that confidence that resonates throughout the club and it’s clear for everyone to see.
Any doubters at the start of the season are certainly hushing up as we enter the vital half of the campaign, with the Seagulls looking increasingly likely to gain promotion to the Premier League for the first time ever.
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