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:
1. 20th - West Bromwich Albion - 37.3%
Sam Allardyce much prefers a direct style of play but it is doing nothing to aid West Brom’s fortunes at the moment. Photo: GARETH COPLEY
2. 19th - Newcastle United - 38.7%
Steve Bruce has adapted his style of play in recent weeks following the arrival of Graeme Jones with the Magpies aiming to play more on the frontfoot. Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS
3. 18th - Burnley - 39.2%
Sean Dyche’s Clarets have never been one to dictate possession during their time in the Premier League, opting for more of a direct approach. Photo: Pool
4. 17th - Sheffield United - 41.3%
Chris Wilder has stuck to his guns in terms of the Blades’ style of play this season with their possession stats the fourth lowest in the top-flight. Photo: Pool