Soccer-Brighton climb to second after 1-1 stalemate with Southampton

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - November 29, 2024 Southampton's Cameron Archer scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

BRIGHTON, England -Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike just before the hour as the Seagulls drew 1-1 at home with bottom side Southampton on Friday to move up to second in the Premier League table.

Brighton are level on 23 points with champions Manchester City, who face leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Liverpool are eight points ahead.