Tottenham recover from two behind to take a point from Brighton

Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke scored a late own goal as Tottenham battled back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 Premier League draw at the Amex Stadium.

Spurs looked destined to suffer a first top-flight away defeat since the summer appointment of Thomas Frank following first-half finishes from Seagulls pair Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari.

But Richarlison’s scrappy goal on the stroke of half-time halved the deficit before Van Hecke diverted the ball past Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen eight minutes from time, after the introduction of Xavi Simons gave the away side greater attacking threat.

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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 20, 2025

A 10th point from five league fixtures under Frank lifts the Europa League holders into second spot – above north London rivals Arsenal, who host Manchester City on Sunday.

Tottenham recalled Destiny Udogie, Joao Palhinha and Wilson Odobert following Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League win over Villarreal, while Carlos Baleba and Brajan Gruda returned as part of four Brighton changes.

The visitors began in the ascendancy but fell behind in the eighth minute.

Following good work from Gruda, Georginio Rutter’s through ball exposed Spurs’ high defensive line, allowing Minteh to race clear and calmly round goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario before prodding into the empty net.

Tottenham continued to dominate possession – without seriously threatening – only to fall further behind in the 31st minute.

After Spurs appealed in vain for a foul on Richarlison close to halfway, Ayari collected a misplaced pass from Lucas Bergvall before unleashing a swerving shot from close to the left corner of the 18-yard box which