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:
13. 8th - Leicester City - 51.9%
Brendan Rodgers, for the second season running, has transformed the Foxes into Champions League contenders. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA
14. 7th - Arsenal - 53%
The ‘Arsenal Way’ has historically centred around possession but that has become less frequent during a difficult season for Mikel Arteta’s side. Photo: RUI VIEIRA
15. 6th - Manchester United - 54.5%
At a team like Manchester United, there is an expectation to dictate play but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team have proven to be just as threatening on the counter-attack. Photo: PHIL NOBLE
16. 5th - Southampton - 54.8%
Ralph Hasenhuttl has progressed the Saints into more of a possession-based side this season alongside their relentless pressing. Photo: NAOMI BAKER