The Seagulls are going through a transition period under manager Graham Potter as he aims to adopt a possession-based style of play, something which has attracted plenty of outside admirers.
Indeed, possession hasn’t been an issue at the Amex Stadium this campaign, it’s making it count that has proved difficult.
Courtesy of data from scouting experts Wyscout, we’ve looked at each top-flight club’s possession stats, ranking them in order to form a ‘possession table’.
Brighton’s position is intriguing – scroll and click through our gallery to see where Albion sit:
9. 12th - Fulham - 48.9%
Scott Parker’s men are currently in the bottom three but the Cottagers boss is sticking to what he believes in. Photo: Pool
10. 11th - Everton - 48.9%
While Everton enjoy having possession, there is a strong focus from Carlo Ancelotti on pressing the opposition. Photo: Michael Regan
11. 10th - Aston Villa - 50.7%
As Villa’s fortunes have drastically improved during the last six months, so have their possession stats. Photo: Clive Brunskill
12. 9th - Brighton and Hove Albion - 51.7%
It’s no surprise to see Brighton pushing up the possession table as the club goes through a transition period under Graham Potter. Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL