Brighton U18 scores four, tops Norwich U18 on Saturday

NORWICH, England (Interstat) — Brighton U18 defeated host Norwich U18 4-2 on Saturday in a U18 Premier League match. Brighton improved to 2-0-0 in the competition and overall, while Norwich dropped to 2-6-0 in both. Mason Stephens was Brighton’s top star with one goal and one assist. Finn Dzekawong, Chris Condy, Fraser Widdop and Stephens scored for Brighton. Dzekawong opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, Condy added a goal in the 65th, Stephens scored in the 86th and Widdop finished in the 90th-plus-4th. Norwich answered through Hugo Collins and Aaron Goodson, with Goodson scoring in the 90th-plus-2nd. Raffaele Oppong and Bailey Palmer each provided an assist for Brighton. Brighton had beaten Southampton U18 3-2 at home in its previous match, while Norwich had lost 1-0 at Bournemouth U18. The visitors sealed the win late. Norwich is scheduled to visit Reading U18 next.