Brighton & Hove Albion beat Bologna 1-0 in the Club Friendly Games, with their territorial control and sustained attacking pressure reflected in a decisive statistical edge. Jack Hinshelwood scored the only goal as Brighton’s 4-4-1-1 consistently found ways to test Bologna’s 4-3-3, producing 20 shots and nine on target from 59% possession. The home side generated 2.89 xG, underlining the volume and quality of their opportunities, while Bologna managed five attempts, two on target and 0.59 xG. Brighton’s goalkeeper maintained a 100% save rate from the two shots on target faced, ensuring that the narrow scoreline did not undermine a controlled defensive display. Bologna’s goalkeeper stopped eight of the nine on-target efforts faced for an 88.89% save percentage, limiting the margin despite Brighton’s superior chance creation. Hinshelwood’s finish therefore proved sufficient to separate two sides whose approaches produced markedly different attacking returns. Brighton begin their friendly schedule with a measured win.