On May 21, 2023, Brighton & Hove Albion secured a remarkable 3-1 victory against Southampton at The American Express Community Stadium (Falmer, East Sussex). The win took Brighton closer to securing a top-six finish and European football next season.

Evan Ferguson played a stellar role in the match by netting two goals in the 29th and 40th minutes, giving Brighton a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime. Southampton came back strong in the second half, as Mohamed Elyounoussi scored in the 58th minute to make it 2-1. Pascal Groß then added another goal for Brighton in the 69th minute, making the final score 3-1.

Fans of Brighton celebrated the team's performance and their potential top-six finish, expressing their pride on social media. One fan posted, "European football. I cannot believe it, we're actually in Europe. I am so proud of this team and the staff and everyone involved, what a season, UTA!!!" Others joined in, with posts like "WE ARE MASSIVE MFS," "TODAY I FEEL EUROPEAN," and "Europe League lets go!!!!!!!!!"

Southampton's supporters expressed disappointment but also congratulated Brighton on their win and potential 6th place finish.

The victory puts Brighton in an excellent position to finish the season strong and secure a spot in the European league. Fans of both teams are certainly eager to see what lies ahead for their teams.