Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen lauded teammate Lewis Dunk’s remarkable goal during the club’s 5-0 victory over Coventry City on Sunday. With the match already well in hand at 3-0 in the 83rd minute, Dunk unleashed a powerful long-range shot from around 30 yards out that soared into the top left corner of the net, leaving spectators and teammates alike impressed.

Verbruggen, who earned the player of the match award for his crucial saves that helped maintain a clean sheet, said he was not taken aback by Dunk’s ability to score from distance. The Dutch goalkeeper explained that Dunk frequently practices such shots in training, prompting him to anticipate similar attempts. “He has it in his locker,” Verbruggen noted. “Every time he gets the ball 30 metres out, I step back ready for a shot. It’s not a surprise to us, but everyone was really happy to see it come out in a game—an unbelievable strike.”

Despite the season being only four games old, Verbruggen suggested that Dunk’s goal already stands out enough to secure the club’s goal of the season accolade. “As a club, we always do goal of the season, but they can wrap that award up, we can do the ceremony tomorrow. It’s not going to get better than this,” he said.

Dunk himself praised Verbruggen’s contributions, emphasizing the goalkeeper’s consistent performance in both training and matches. “He’s unbelievable and he shows it every time, every day in training. He’s only getting better,” Dunk remarked.

Brighton’s comprehensive win underlined their strong attacking form early in the 2026-2027 campaign, with contributions from multiple players and a solid defensive display supported by Verbruggen’s key saves. The emphatic victory boosts the Seagulls as they look to build momentum in the league.