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instinctive.substack.com | FPL — Brighton Predictor, Threads, and Analytics | Writer — Economics and Psychology | Football and Tactics | UCL and F1 Fantasy

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Brighton’s press has been widely discussed after the win over Arsenal. What’s gone under the radar is how it was the culmination of two years’ work, with many of its principles on show in pre-season. So, what changed vs Arsenal to make things work? thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/how...

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How Brighton's aggressive press exposed Arsenal and showcased the best of Fabian Hürzeler's tactical evolution • The Brighton Base • Brighton & Hove Albion independent news

Brighton marked their 125th anniversary with a 3-0 victory over Arsenal, producing one of their most convincing displays of Fabian Hürzeler’s tenure.

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Brighton vs Arsenal — Predicted lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Coventry vs Brighton — Predicted lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Brighton vs Leeds:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Gameweek 3 — Wildcard:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Brighton vs Leeds — Predicted lineup:

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Chelsea vs Brighton — Predicted lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Brighton vs Tromsø:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Gameweek 1:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Brighton vs Aston Villa — Predicted lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A LOOK AT BRIGHTON'S SQUAD DEPTH — Implications of the Tromsø game — The long-term vs short-term squad view — Tactical adjustments and profiling — FPL-relevant analysis + xMins OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/a-look-at-... 👈

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A Look at Brighton’s Squad Depth

As of 21 August 2026

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Brighton — Squad depth, short view (as of 21 August 2026):

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Brighton — Squad depth, long view (as of 21 August 2026):

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tromsø vs Brighton:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

BRIGHTON 1-0 BOLOGNA | MATCH REPORT — Brighton's high press and managing fatigue — Maximising Groß and De Cuyper — Weaknesses down the left flank — Moments: Georginio, Hinshelwood, Vušković OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/brighton-1... 👈

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Brighton 1-0 Bologna

Pre-season — 15 August 2026

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Brighton vs Bologna:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

BRIGHTON 3-0 ROMA | MATCH REPORT — A new approach to pressing? — Playing through pressure — Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Costinha's 1v1 defending — Moments: Yasin Ayari, Pascal Groß, Zadok Yohanna OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/brighton-3... 👈

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Brighton 3-0 Roma

Pre-season — 8 August 2026

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Brighton vs Roma:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

SCOUTING DIGEST: PART 3 — A misunderstood defender — How good is "Baby Rodri"? — The Danish Superliga's record sale — Three very different striker profiles OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-d... 👈

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Scouting Digest: Part 3

A Misunderstood Defender, Promising Midfielders and Varied Attacking Profiles

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

SCOUTING GEORGES MIKAUTADZE — Balance and hip-based shooting — Finding space with changes of pace — Initiating contact and hold-up play — Principles, profiling and ceiling OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-g... 👈

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Scouting Georges Mikautadze

THE Benchmark for Good Finishing

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

SCOUTING DIGEST: PART 2 — A CB who can defend the flanks — A midfielder every squad could use — Wingers who score — A €25m striker with upside OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-d... 👈

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Scouting Digest: Part 2

Retentive Tackles, Expansive Dribbling and Lessons in Ball-Striking

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

SCOUTING CARLOS BALEBA (V2) — Carrying through pressure and decision-making post-carry — Why his passing is MUCH better than you may think — Ground coverage, defensive positioning and duelling — What went wrong in 2025/26 and how best to use him OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-c... 👈

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Scouting Carlos Baleba (Again)

It's Time to Bust Some Myths

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

SCOUTING DIGEST: VOLUME 1 — Aerially dominant defenders — An LB/LCB hybrid who runs fast — The art of picking a pass — A strong yet technical striker OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-d... 👈

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Scouting Digest: Volume 1

Slow Defenders, Fast Defenders and Midfielders Who Can Pass

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Brighton 4 - 1 Wycombe:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

BRAZIL 1 - 2 NORWAY | MATCH REPORT + ENGLAND PREVIEW — Open spaces in midfield — A one-man show in build-up — Large distances affecting momentum — Compactness as an OOP principle — What England MUST do to win OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/brazil-1-2... 👈

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Brazil 1 - 2 Norway

FIFA World Cup - 5th July, 2026

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I took an in-depth look at Pascal Struijk for @TheBrightonBase — How his receiving touch shapes his passing game — Defending crosses — Doubts regarding his defending in big spaces — Versatility and tactical fit OUT NOW: thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/pas... 👈

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Pascal Struijk: An in-depth look at Brighton's incoming summer signing and the thinking behind the £18m deal • The Brighton Base • Brighton & Hove Albion independent news

Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Pascal Struijk from Leeds, but how does the Dutch defender fit into Fabian Hürzeler's long-term plans?

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

TUNISIA 0 - 4 JAPAN | MATCH REPORT: — Rotations and aggressive wingbacks — Controller-playmaker dynamics — Micro-analysing Ayase Ueda — A fluid out-of-possession system OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/tunisia-0-... 👈

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Tunisia 0 - 4 Japan

FIFA World Cup - 21st June, 2026

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I took an in-depth look at Michael Svoboda for The Brighton Base — Reaction speed and static positioning — Scalability concerns — Leadership and organisation — Aerial ability in both boxes OUT NOW: thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/mic... 👈

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Michael Svoboda: An in-depth look at Brighton's new defensive target and why the Seagulls have moved for him • The Brighton Base • Brighton & Hove Albion independent news

Brighton have identified Venezia defender Michael Svoboda as a new target as they look to strengthen their backline ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

SWEDEN 5 - 1 TUNISIA | MATCH REPORT: — Midfield rotations and energetic wingbacks — Backwards momentum and displaced strikers — Man-marking and pressing the outside — Big scalability concerns OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/sweden-5-1... 👈

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Sweden 5 - 1 Tunisia

FIFA World Cup - 15th June, 2026

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Australia 2 - 0 Turkey | MATCH REPORT — Turkey's issues with spatial occupation — No runners = no verticality — How Australia dismantled Turkey's build-up — Changes Montella MUST make (Kökçü out?) OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/australia-... 👈

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Australia 2 - 0 Turkey

FIFA World Cup - 14th June, 2026

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Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I took an in-depth look at Luka Vušković for The Brighton Base — Proactive defending and aerial duels — Playing in tight spaces and exerting pressure — Athleticism vs positioning — Passing: a mixed bag? — Tactical and structural fit OUT NOW 👇 thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/luk...

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Luka Vušković: An in-depth look at why Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke successor could already be at Tottenham • The Brighton Base • Brighton & Hove Albion independent news

Brighton are pushing to sign Tottenham star Luka Vušković as part of their defensive reshuffle this summer.

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I took an in-depth look at Brighton's players at the World Cup for The Brighton Base — Turkey's rotations/combinations — Paraguay's issues in transition — The Dutch RB crisis — Sweden: predictable? — How Belgium caters to Jérémy Doku OUT NOW 👇 thebrightonbase.counterpress.media/features/wor...

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World Cup tactical guide: An in-depth look at the role each Brighton star will play this summer • The Brighton Base • Brighton & Hove Albion independent news

Eight Brighton players. Six national teams. One World Cup. Here's how each Seagull fits into their country's setup.

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

SCOUTING MIKA GODTS — Avoidant dribbling and weak under contact — Limited by execution — Factors that could limit scalability — World-class ball-striking and finishing — Creative passing and a good weight of pass OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-m... 👈

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Scouting Mika Godts

A Problem of Limited Solutions

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

FPL 2025/26 — OR: 7.6k 🌎

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Brighton vs Manchester United — Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

SCOUTING MATEUS FERNANDES — Long balls and empathetic passing — A willingness to receive — Manipulating tight spaces — Defending space and an exploitable weakness — Tactical fit and scalability OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/scouting-m... 👈

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Scouting Mateus Fernandes

And How YOUR Football Club Can Escape Pressure

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Leeds vs Brighton — Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves | MATCH REPORT — PSG-esque rotations and tweaked pattern play — Creating separation between FBs and wingers — Dynamism between Welbeck and Hinshelwood READ FOR FREE: instinctive.substack.com/p/brighton-3... 👈

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Brighton 3 - 0 Wolves

Premier League - 9th May, 2026

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Brighton vs Wolves | Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Newcastle vs Brighton | Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Brighton vs Chelsea | Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Tottenham vs Brighton | Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

From The Argus’ live reporting of Hürzeler’s press conference: Decision on left wing. Says Mitoma to start is an option. But what he says next suggests he will be on the bench. "We know he can change a game but Minteh has been showing some really good performances."

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Gameweek 32: Wildcard

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Burnley vs Brighton | Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A LOOK AT BRIGHTON'S SQUAD — Squad Composition — Tactical Analysis — xMins and Penalties — FPL related musings OUT NOW: instinctive.substack.com/p/a-look-at-... 👈

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A Look at Brighton's Squad

Squad composition, xMins, and FPL musings

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Here's an updated look at who take penalties for Brighton:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Here's an updated (and condensed) look at Brighton's squad heading into April:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Brighton vs. Liverpool | Predicted Lineup:

Instinctive @fplinstinctive.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

11/11. Minteh on the left is the more risk-averse (and cross-heavy) option, since it keeps him away from Hume (where he could risks being dispossessed) and can build upon existing connections/relationships. Minteh’s better on the right if you need an outlet (which Brighton do).