A L B I O N B U L L E T I N
A L B I O N C A T C H - U P B U L L E T I N ( 14 )
Since Bulletin 13 of the 8 January 2020, the Albion have played eight Premier League
fixtures, the details of which follow:-
11 JANUARY 2020 - EVERTON 1 ( Richarlison 1 - 38 minutes )
ALBION 0 - at Goodison Park.
An indifferent display from the Seagulls saw Everton, under new manager Carlo
Ancelotti capture the three points. Brazilian Richarlison scored the only goal of the
game on 38 minutes. Albion managed just 2 shots on target whilst Everton had 6.
Albion line-up (3-5-2):- Mathew Ryan; Adam Webster, Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk
(Capt); Martin Montoya (Pascal Gross 62), Davy Propper, Dale Stephens (Glenn
Murray 72), Bernardo, Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Steven Alzate 62); Neal Maupay,
Leandro Trossard. Subs not used\: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schelotto, Yves
Bissouma, Solly March.
Everton line-up (4-4-2):- Jordan Pickford; Djibril Sidibe, Michael Keane, Mason
Holgate, Lucas Digne (Yerry Mina 85); Theo Walcott (Seamus Coleman 74),
Tom Davies, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Bernard (Fabian Delph 72); Dominic Calvert-Lewin,
Richarlson. Subs not used: Jonas Lossl (G/K), Leighton Baines, Morgan Schneiderlin,
Moise Kean.
Referee: David Coote (Nottinghamshire). Possession: Albion - 47%. Everton -
53%. Attendance: 38772.
18 JANUARY 2020 - ALBION 1 ( Leandro Trossard 1 - 38 minutes )
ASTON VILLA 1 ( Jack Grealish 1 - 75 minutes ) - at the Amex.
A hard-fought game between two teams on the fringes of the relegation zone. The
Seagulls took a deserved first-half lead through Belgian Leandro Trossard but the
Villa improved second-half and got a deserved equaliser through the lively Jack
Grealish.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Steven Alzate, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk
(Capt), Bernardo; Aaron Mooy (Pascal Gross 81), Davy Propper, Dale Stephens,
Leandro Trossard (Glenn Murray 81); Neal Maupay, Aaron Connolly (Martin
Montoya 68). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Shane Duffy, Yves Bissouma,
Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Aston Villa line-up (4-4-2):- Pepe Reina; Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Kortney Hause,
Frederic Guilbert; Danny Drinkwater (Douglas Luiz 68), Marvelous Nakama (Conor
Hourihane 86), Matt Targett, Trezeguet (Vassilev 67); Anwar El Ghazi, Jack Grealish
(Capt). Subs not used: Orjan Nyland (G/K), Neil Taylor, James Chester, Henri
Lansbury.
Referee: Andrew Madley (West Yorkshire). Possession: Albion - 56%. Aston
Villa - 44%. Attendance: 30551.
21 JANUARY 2020 - AFC BOURNEMOUTH 3 ( Harry Wilson 1 - 36
minutes, Pascal Gross 1, own goal - 41 minutes, Callum Wilson 1 -
74 minutes ) A L B I O N 1 ( Aaron Mooy 1 - 81 minutes )
- at the Vitality Stadium.
Albion succumbed meekly to an off-form Bournemouth side. A bad result for the
Seagulls as 3 points were gratefully received by the relegation-threatened Cherries.
Also concerning was the inability of the Albion to convert their chances.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Steven Alzate, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk
(Capt), Bernardo (Solly March 60); Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Aaron Connolly 60), Dale
Stephens, Davy Propper, Aaron Mooy; Pascal Gross (Leandro Trossard 60), Neal
Maupay. Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schelotto, Shane Duffy,
Glenn Murray.
AFC Bournemouth line-up (4-4-2):- Aaron Ramsdale; Adam Smith, Simon Francis,
Nathan Ake, Diego Rico; Harry Wilson (Lewis Cook 89), Jefferson Lerma, Philip
Billing, Ryan Fraser; Dominic Solanke (Dan Gosling 85), Callum Wilson. Subs not
used: Artur Boruc (G/K), Andrew Surman, Jack Simpson, Lloyd Kelly, Sam Surridge..
Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire). Possession: Albion - 66%. AFC
Bournemouth - 34%. Attendance: 10065.
1 FEBRUARY 2020 - WEST HAM UNITED 3 ( Robert Snodgrass 2 -
45 minutes, 57 minutes, Issa Diop 1 - 30 minutes ) ALBION 3 -
Angelo Ogbonna 1, own goal - 47 minutes, Pascal Gross 1 - 75
minutes, Glenn Murray 1 - 79 minutes ) - at the London Stadium.
A gallant fight-back by the Albion saw them come back from 1-3 down with 15
minutes remaining to draw 3-3 thanks to late goals from Pascal Gross and Glenn
Murray. Definitely a point gained and the fight to avoid the drop goes on.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya (Ezequiel Schelotto 72),
Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Bernardo; Davy Propper, Dale Stephens,
Pascal Gross, Aaron Mooy (Solly March 72); Leandro Trossard, Glenn Murray.
Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Steven Alzate, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Neal
Maupay, Aaron Connolly.
West Ham United line-up (4-5-1):- Lukasz Fabianski; Ryan Fredericks, Issa
Diop, Angelo Ogbonna, Aaron Cresswell; Declan Rice, Robert Snodgrass
(Manuel Lanzini 85), Tomas Soucek (Pablo Fornals 85), Mark Noble (Capt),
Michail Antonio (Arthur Masuaka 74); Sebastian Haller. Subs not used: Darren
Randolph (G/K), Pablo Zabaleta, Fabian Balbuena, Albian Ajeti.
Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland). Possession: Albion - 65%. West
Ham - 35%. Attendance: 59952.
8 FEBRUARY 2020 - ALBION 1 ( Adrian Mariappa 1, own goal -
78 minutes ) WATFORD 1 ( Abdoulaye Doucoure 1 - 19 minutes ).
" Live " in front of the BT Sport cameras - at the Amex.
First-half saw the Albion trailing to an early Abdoulaye Doucoure goal but a
spirited fight-back saw the Seagulls equalise through an own goal by Adrian
Mariappa on 78 minutes. Another draw but Albion desperately need a win
from somewhere.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Ezequiel Schelotto (Alireza Jahanbakhsh
73), Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn (Neal Maupay 57); Davy
Propper, Aaron Mooy, Solly March, Pascal Gross (Steven Alzate 61); Leandro
Trossard, Glenn Murray. Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Adam Webster,
Bernardo, Aaron Connolly.
Watford line-up (4-4-2):- Ben Foster; Adrian Mariappa, Christian Kabasele,
Craig Cathcart, Adam Masina; Etienne Capoue, Will Hughes, Roberta Pereyra
(Pussetto 82), Abdoulaye Doucoure; Gerard Deulofeu (Danny Welbeck 86),
Troy Deeney (Capt). Subs not used: Heurelho Gomes (G/K), Craig Dawson,
Jose Holebas, Nathaniel Chalabah, Andre Gray.
Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire). Possession: Albion - 67%.
Watford - 33%. Attendance: 30443.
22 FEBRUARY 2020 - SHEFFIELD UNITED 1 ( Enda Stevens
1 - 26 minutes ) ALBION 1 - ( Neal Maupay 1 - 30 minutes )
- at Bramall Lane.
Albion's best performance of 2020 in gaining a point at high-flying Sheffield
United. Enda Stevens put the Blades ahead on 26 minutes but Neal Maupay
equalised for the Seagulls within 4 minutes for a deserved leveller.
Albion line-up (5-3-2):- Mathew Ryan; Ezequiel Schelotto (Leandro Trossard
75), Adam Webster, Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Davy Propper,
Yves Bissouma, Aaron Mooy; Neal Maupay (Bernardo 90 + 3), Glenn Murray
(Aaron Connolly 75). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Pascal Gross, Solly
March, Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Sheffield United line-up (4-4-2):- Dean Henderson; Chris Basham, John Egan,
Jack O'Connell, George Baldock; Berge (John Lundstram 81), Oliver Norwood
(Capt), John Fleck, Enda Stevens (Ben Osborn 46); Oliver McBurnie, Billy Sharp
(David McGoldrick). Subs not used: Michael Verrips (G/K), Phil Jagielka, Lys
Mousset, Retsos.
Referee: Graham Scott (Oxfordshire). Possession: Albion - 33%. Sheffield
United - 67%. Attendance: 31888.
29 FEBRUARY 2020 - ALBION 0 CRYSTAL PALACE 1 - ( Jordan
Ayew 1 - 70 minutes ) "Live" in front of the BT Sport cameras - at
the Amex.
Despite having 24 attempts at goal, the Albion went down to a single goal defeat to
rivals Palace in the M23 derby, Jordan Ayew scoring the winner on 70 minutes. A
disappointing result for the Seagulls which increased their relegation fears. Defender
Ezequiel Schelotto managed to pick-up a yellow card whilst sat on the substitutes
bench. Where is that much-needed win going to come from?
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya (Alireza Jahanbakhsh 78),
Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Davy Propper, Yves Bissouma
(Steven Alzate 82), Aaron Mooy, Solly March (Glenn Murray 66); Leandro Trossard,
Neal Maupay. Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schletto, Pascal Gross,
Dale Stephens.
Crystal Palace line-up (4-3-3):- Vincente Guaita; Joel Ward, Scott Dann, Gary Cahill
(Capt), Patrick van Aanholt; James McCarthy (Jairo Riedewald 46), Cheikhou
Kouyate, James McArthur; Jordan Ayew, Christian Benteke (Genk Tosun 87),
Wilfried Zaha. Subs not used: Wayne Hennessey (G/K), Martin Kelly, Max Mayer,
Luka Milivojevic, Andros Townsend.
Referee: Martin Atkinson (South Yorkshire). Possession: Albion - 66%. Crystal
Palace - 34%. Attendance: 30124.
7 MARCH 2020 - WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0 ALBION 0 -
at Molineux.
Albion's winless 2020 continued with a drab 0-0 draw with the Wolves at Molineux.
Normally a draw at Wolves is considered a good result but on this occasion the
Seagulls could have done with a win. In this game each side managed just 1 shot
on target. Argentinian Alexis Mac Allister came on for his Albion debut for the last
ten minutes.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya, Adam Webster, Lewis
Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Yves Bissouma, Davy Propper, Aaron Mooy (Dale Stephens
89), Solly March (Alexis Mac Allister 80); Neal Maupay, Leandro Trossard (Alireza
Jahanbakhsh 82). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Shane Duffy, Pascal Gross,
Glenn Murray.
Wolverhampton Wanderers line-up (3-5-2):- Rui Patricio; Willy Boly, Conor Coady
(Capt), Romain Saiss; Matt Doherty, Leander Dendoncker, Ruben Neves (Adama
Traore 64), Joao Moutinho, Ruben Vinagre; Raul Jimenez, Diego Jota (Castelo
Podence 74). Subs not used: John Ruddy (G/K), Cavaco Jordao, Pedro Neto,
Maximilian Kilman, Buur.
Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands). Possession: Albion - 57%.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - 43%. Attendance: 31490.
Jack Kaye
24 March 2020
A L B I O N C A T C H - U P B U L L E T I N ( 14 )
Since Bulletin 13 of the 8 January 2020, the Albion have played eight Premier League
fixtures, the details of which follow:-
11 JANUARY 2020 - EVERTON 1 ( Richarlison 1 - 38 minutes )
ALBION 0 - at Goodison Park.
An indifferent display from the Seagulls saw Everton, under new manager Carlo
Ancelotti capture the three points. Brazilian Richarlison scored the only goal of the
game on 38 minutes. Albion managed just 2 shots on target whilst Everton had 6.
Albion line-up (3-5-2):- Mathew Ryan; Adam Webster, Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk
(Capt); Martin Montoya (Pascal Gross 62), Davy Propper, Dale Stephens (Glenn
Murray 72), Bernardo, Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Steven Alzate 62); Neal Maupay,
Leandro Trossard. Subs not used\: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schelotto, Yves
Bissouma, Solly March.
Everton line-up (4-4-2):- Jordan Pickford; Djibril Sidibe, Michael Keane, Mason
Holgate, Lucas Digne (Yerry Mina 85); Theo Walcott (Seamus Coleman 74),
Tom Davies, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Bernard (Fabian Delph 72); Dominic Calvert-Lewin,
Richarlson. Subs not used: Jonas Lossl (G/K), Leighton Baines, Morgan Schneiderlin,
Moise Kean.
Referee: David Coote (Nottinghamshire). Possession: Albion - 47%. Everton -
53%. Attendance: 38772.
18 JANUARY 2020 - ALBION 1 ( Leandro Trossard 1 - 38 minutes )
ASTON VILLA 1 ( Jack Grealish 1 - 75 minutes ) - at the Amex.
A hard-fought game between two teams on the fringes of the relegation zone. The
Seagulls took a deserved first-half lead through Belgian Leandro Trossard but the
Villa improved second-half and got a deserved equaliser through the lively Jack
Grealish.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Steven Alzate, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk
(Capt), Bernardo; Aaron Mooy (Pascal Gross 81), Davy Propper, Dale Stephens,
Leandro Trossard (Glenn Murray 81); Neal Maupay, Aaron Connolly (Martin
Montoya 68). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Shane Duffy, Yves Bissouma,
Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Aston Villa line-up (4-4-2):- Pepe Reina; Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Kortney Hause,
Frederic Guilbert; Danny Drinkwater (Douglas Luiz 68), Marvelous Nakama (Conor
Hourihane 86), Matt Targett, Trezeguet (Vassilev 67); Anwar El Ghazi, Jack Grealish
(Capt). Subs not used: Orjan Nyland (G/K), Neil Taylor, James Chester, Henri
Lansbury.
Referee: Andrew Madley (West Yorkshire). Possession: Albion - 56%. Aston
Villa - 44%. Attendance: 30551.
21 JANUARY 2020 - AFC BOURNEMOUTH 3 ( Harry Wilson 1 - 36
minutes, Pascal Gross 1, own goal - 41 minutes, Callum Wilson 1 -
74 minutes ) A L B I O N 1 ( Aaron Mooy 1 - 81 minutes )
- at the Vitality Stadium.
Albion succumbed meekly to an off-form Bournemouth side. A bad result for the
Seagulls as 3 points were gratefully received by the relegation-threatened Cherries.
Also concerning was the inability of the Albion to convert their chances.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Steven Alzate, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk
(Capt), Bernardo (Solly March 60); Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Aaron Connolly 60), Dale
Stephens, Davy Propper, Aaron Mooy; Pascal Gross (Leandro Trossard 60), Neal
Maupay. Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schelotto, Shane Duffy,
Glenn Murray.
AFC Bournemouth line-up (4-4-2):- Aaron Ramsdale; Adam Smith, Simon Francis,
Nathan Ake, Diego Rico; Harry Wilson (Lewis Cook 89), Jefferson Lerma, Philip
Billing, Ryan Fraser; Dominic Solanke (Dan Gosling 85), Callum Wilson. Subs not
used: Artur Boruc (G/K), Andrew Surman, Jack Simpson, Lloyd Kelly, Sam Surridge..
Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire). Possession: Albion - 66%. AFC
Bournemouth - 34%. Attendance: 10065.
1 FEBRUARY 2020 - WEST HAM UNITED 3 ( Robert Snodgrass 2 -
45 minutes, 57 minutes, Issa Diop 1 - 30 minutes ) ALBION 3 -
Angelo Ogbonna 1, own goal - 47 minutes, Pascal Gross 1 - 75
minutes, Glenn Murray 1 - 79 minutes ) - at the London Stadium.
A gallant fight-back by the Albion saw them come back from 1-3 down with 15
minutes remaining to draw 3-3 thanks to late goals from Pascal Gross and Glenn
Murray. Definitely a point gained and the fight to avoid the drop goes on.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya (Ezequiel Schelotto 72),
Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Bernardo; Davy Propper, Dale Stephens,
Pascal Gross, Aaron Mooy (Solly March 72); Leandro Trossard, Glenn Murray.
Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Steven Alzate, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Neal
Maupay, Aaron Connolly.
West Ham United line-up (4-5-1):- Lukasz Fabianski; Ryan Fredericks, Issa
Diop, Angelo Ogbonna, Aaron Cresswell; Declan Rice, Robert Snodgrass
(Manuel Lanzini 85), Tomas Soucek (Pablo Fornals 85), Mark Noble (Capt),
Michail Antonio (Arthur Masuaka 74); Sebastian Haller. Subs not used: Darren
Randolph (G/K), Pablo Zabaleta, Fabian Balbuena, Albian Ajeti.
Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland). Possession: Albion - 65%. West
Ham - 35%. Attendance: 59952.
8 FEBRUARY 2020 - ALBION 1 ( Adrian Mariappa 1, own goal -
78 minutes ) WATFORD 1 ( Abdoulaye Doucoure 1 - 19 minutes ).
" Live " in front of the BT Sport cameras - at the Amex.
First-half saw the Albion trailing to an early Abdoulaye Doucoure goal but a
spirited fight-back saw the Seagulls equalise through an own goal by Adrian
Mariappa on 78 minutes. Another draw but Albion desperately need a win
from somewhere.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Ezequiel Schelotto (Alireza Jahanbakhsh
73), Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn (Neal Maupay 57); Davy
Propper, Aaron Mooy, Solly March, Pascal Gross (Steven Alzate 61); Leandro
Trossard, Glenn Murray. Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Adam Webster,
Bernardo, Aaron Connolly.
Watford line-up (4-4-2):- Ben Foster; Adrian Mariappa, Christian Kabasele,
Craig Cathcart, Adam Masina; Etienne Capoue, Will Hughes, Roberta Pereyra
(Pussetto 82), Abdoulaye Doucoure; Gerard Deulofeu (Danny Welbeck 86),
Troy Deeney (Capt). Subs not used: Heurelho Gomes (G/K), Craig Dawson,
Jose Holebas, Nathaniel Chalabah, Andre Gray.
Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire). Possession: Albion - 67%.
Watford - 33%. Attendance: 30443.
22 FEBRUARY 2020 - SHEFFIELD UNITED 1 ( Enda Stevens
1 - 26 minutes ) ALBION 1 - ( Neal Maupay 1 - 30 minutes )
- at Bramall Lane.
Albion's best performance of 2020 in gaining a point at high-flying Sheffield
United. Enda Stevens put the Blades ahead on 26 minutes but Neal Maupay
equalised for the Seagulls within 4 minutes for a deserved leveller.
Albion line-up (5-3-2):- Mathew Ryan; Ezequiel Schelotto (Leandro Trossard
75), Adam Webster, Shane Duffy, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Davy Propper,
Yves Bissouma, Aaron Mooy; Neal Maupay (Bernardo 90 + 3), Glenn Murray
(Aaron Connolly 75). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Pascal Gross, Solly
March, Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Sheffield United line-up (4-4-2):- Dean Henderson; Chris Basham, John Egan,
Jack O'Connell, George Baldock; Berge (John Lundstram 81), Oliver Norwood
(Capt), John Fleck, Enda Stevens (Ben Osborn 46); Oliver McBurnie, Billy Sharp
(David McGoldrick). Subs not used: Michael Verrips (G/K), Phil Jagielka, Lys
Mousset, Retsos.
Referee: Graham Scott (Oxfordshire). Possession: Albion - 33%. Sheffield
United - 67%. Attendance: 31888.
29 FEBRUARY 2020 - ALBION 0 CRYSTAL PALACE 1 - ( Jordan
Ayew 1 - 70 minutes ) "Live" in front of the BT Sport cameras - at
the Amex.
Despite having 24 attempts at goal, the Albion went down to a single goal defeat to
rivals Palace in the M23 derby, Jordan Ayew scoring the winner on 70 minutes. A
disappointing result for the Seagulls which increased their relegation fears. Defender
Ezequiel Schelotto managed to pick-up a yellow card whilst sat on the substitutes
bench. Where is that much-needed win going to come from?
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya (Alireza Jahanbakhsh 78),
Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Davy Propper, Yves Bissouma
(Steven Alzate 82), Aaron Mooy, Solly March (Glenn Murray 66); Leandro Trossard,
Neal Maupay. Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Ezequiel Schletto, Pascal Gross,
Dale Stephens.
Crystal Palace line-up (4-3-3):- Vincente Guaita; Joel Ward, Scott Dann, Gary Cahill
(Capt), Patrick van Aanholt; James McCarthy (Jairo Riedewald 46), Cheikhou
Kouyate, James McArthur; Jordan Ayew, Christian Benteke (Genk Tosun 87),
Wilfried Zaha. Subs not used: Wayne Hennessey (G/K), Martin Kelly, Max Mayer,
Luka Milivojevic, Andros Townsend.
Referee: Martin Atkinson (South Yorkshire). Possession: Albion - 66%. Crystal
Palace - 34%. Attendance: 30124.
7 MARCH 2020 - WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0 ALBION 0 -
at Molineux.
Albion's winless 2020 continued with a drab 0-0 draw with the Wolves at Molineux.
Normally a draw at Wolves is considered a good result but on this occasion the
Seagulls could have done with a win. In this game each side managed just 1 shot
on target. Argentinian Alexis Mac Allister came on for his Albion debut for the last
ten minutes.
Albion line-up (4-4-2):- Mathew Ryan; Martin Montoya, Adam Webster, Lewis
Dunk (Capt), Dan Burn; Yves Bissouma, Davy Propper, Aaron Mooy (Dale Stephens
89), Solly March (Alexis Mac Allister 80); Neal Maupay, Leandro Trossard (Alireza
Jahanbakhsh 82). Subs not used: David Button (G/K), Shane Duffy, Pascal Gross,
Glenn Murray.
Wolverhampton Wanderers line-up (3-5-2):- Rui Patricio; Willy Boly, Conor Coady
(Capt), Romain Saiss; Matt Doherty, Leander Dendoncker, Ruben Neves (Adama
Traore 64), Joao Moutinho, Ruben Vinagre; Raul Jimenez, Diego Jota (Castelo
Podence 74). Subs not used: John Ruddy (G/K), Cavaco Jordao, Pedro Neto,
Maximilian Kilman, Buur.
Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands). Possession: Albion - 57%.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - 43%. Attendance: 31490.
Jack Kaye
24 March 2020
