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Brighton

Brighton

Premier League

Season Statistics

37 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (38%) Draw (30%) Loss (32%)
37 Played
14 Won
11 Drawn
12 Lost
52 Goals For
43 Goals Against

Team Overview

Brighton & Hove Albion continue to establish themselves as a well-organized Premier League outfit under Fabian Hurzeler, maintaining their reputation as a club that punches above its weight through intelligent recruitment and tactical discipline. The Seagulls have built their identity around developing young talent and implementing a possession-based style of play that emphasizes technical ability and structured attacking movements. Their approach to the game reflects a modern footballing philosophy that prioritizes smart decision-making both on and off the pitch.

Historically, Brighton's Premier League journey represents one of English football's notable success stories, having transformed from a lower-league club to a consistent top-flight competitor. The club has typically operated in the middle to lower half of the Premier League table since their promotion, but their ability to maintain their status while playing attractive football has earned widespread respect. Their Amex Stadium home has become a fortress of sorts, where their organized approach and crowd support create challenging conditions for visiting teams.

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This season's statistics tell the story of a competitive campaign, with Brighton's record of 14 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses from 37 matches positioning them respectably in the Premier League standings. Their positive goal difference of plus-nine, achieved through 52 goals scored and 43 conceded, demonstrates both their attacking threat and defensive solidity. Particularly impressive is their home form, where they've won nine of 18 matches while suffering just three defeats, contrasting with a more challenging away record of five wins from 19 fixtures. The ten clean sheets achieved this season highlight their defensive organization, while failing to score in only eight matches suggests consistent attacking output throughout the campaign.

Squad (28 players)

Goalkeepers (2)

J. Steele
#23 J. Steele
B. Verbruggen
#1 B. Verbruggen

Defenders (8)

O. Boscagli
#21 O. Boscagli
M. De Cuyper
#29 M. De Cuyper
L. Dunk
#5 L. Dunk
Igor
#3 Igor
F. Simmonds
#4 F. Simmonds
C. Tasker
#2 C. Tasker
J. Veltman
#34 J. Veltman
J. van Hecke
#6 J. van Hecke

Midfielders (12)

F. Kadıoğlu
#24 F. Kadıoğlu
Y. Ayari
#26 Y. Ayari
C. Baleba
#17 C. Baleba
D. Gómez
#25 D. Gómez
P. Groß
#30 P. Groß
J. Hinshelwood
#13 J. Hinshelwood
H. Howell
#10 H. Howell
J. Milner
#20 J. Milner
M. O'Riley
#33 M. O'Riley
M. Wieffer
#27 M. Wieffer
S. March
#7 S. March
Y. Minteh
#11 Y. Minteh

Attackers (6)

C. Kostoulas
#19 C. Kostoulas
K. Mitoma
#22 K. Mitoma
N. Oriola
#11 N. Oriola
G. Rutter
#10 G. Rutter
S. Tzimas
#9 S. Tzimas
D. Welbeck
#18 D. Welbeck

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
1
B. Verbruggen
B. Verbruggen
GK 7.1 37 0 0 3330 1 1516
24
F. Kadıoğlu
F. Kadıoğlu
DF 6.9 36 1 0 3045 57 1319
18
D. Welbeck
D. Welbeck
FW 6.7 36 13 1 2209 24 477
6
J. van Hecke
J. van Hecke
DF 7.3 35 3 3 3121 52 2449
11
Y. Minteh
Y. Minteh
MF 6.9 33 3 4 2353 53 620
5
L. Dunk
L. Dunk
DF 7.0 32 1 0 2754 32 2409
25
D. Gómez
D. Gómez
MF 6.8 31 5 1 2078 77 732
10
G. Rutter
G. Rutter
FW 6.6 31 3 3 1788 32 430
17
C. Baleba
C. Baleba
MF 6.6 30 0 0 1646 35 729
29
M. De Cuyper
M. De Cuyper
DF 6.9 29 2 3 1398 22 676
26
Y. Ayari
Y. Ayari
MF 6.8 29 3 3 1941 46 960
13
J. Hinshelwood
J. Hinshelwood
MF 6.7 26 4 3 1676 18 616
27
M. Wieffer
M. Wieffer
DF 6.8 25 2 3 1824 64 844
22
K. Mitoma
K. Mitoma
MF 6.8 25 3 1 1721 18 572
34
J. Veltman
J. Veltman
DF 6.8 24 1 0 1073 31 442
19
C. Kostoulas
C. Kostoulas
FW 6.6 20 2 1 355 11 118
20
J. Milner
J. Milner
MF 6.7 19 1 1 743 14 442
30
P. Groß
P. Groß
MF 7.1 18 1 3 1546 29 1011
21
O. Boscagli
O. Boscagli
DF 7.0 12 0 1 819 16 754
9
S. Tzimas
S. Tzimas
FW 6.6 9 1 1 164 3 24
33
M. O'Riley
M. O'Riley
MF 6.7 6 1 0 203 5 70
53
H. Howell
H. Howell
MF 6.3 3 0 0 93 1 34
7
S. March
S. March
MF 6.5 3 0 0 29 0 2
58
N. Oriola
N. Oriola
FW - 1 0 0 1 0 0

Recent Transfers

2024/25 & 2025/26

Arrivals (46)

Igor
From West Ham
Return from loan Jan 2026
P. Groß
From Dortmund
Transfer Jan 2026
J. Slater
From Harrogate Town
Return from loan Dec 2025
N. Oriola
From Brighton
Raise Oct 2025
Kane Richardson
From Rotherham
Loan Sep 2025
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Departures (59)

Luca Barrington
To Boston United
- Mar 2026
B. Gruda
To RB Leipzig
Loan Feb 2026
T. Watson
To Millwall
Loan Jan 2026
Joe Knight
To Stevenage
Transfer Jan 2026
D. Coppola
To Paris FC
Loan Jan 2026
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Injuries & Availability

4 Out 0 Doubtful
S. Tzimas
S. Tzimas Knee Injury
Out
A. Webster
A. Webster Knee Injury
Out
M. Wieffer
M. Wieffer Injury
Out
K. Mitoma
K. Mitoma Thigh Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Brighton face a challenging period with four key players currently unavailable due to injury, creating significant gaps across multiple areas of the pitch. The absence of Kaoru Mitoma represents perhaps the most impactful loss, as the Japanese winger has established himself as one of Brighton's most dynamic attacking threats down the left flank. His thigh injury removes crucial pace and creativity from the squad's forward line, forcing tactical adjustments in the final third.

The defensive unit also faces considerable disruption with Adam Webster sidelined due to a knee injury. As an experienced center-back, Webster's absence reduces both the quality and depth in Brighton's backline, potentially forcing less experienced players into more prominent roles. Meanwhile, Mats Wieffer's unavailability affects midfield options, limiting tactical flexibility in the center of the park. The injury to Stefanos Tzimas, who is also dealing with a knee problem, further compounds the squad's depth concerns. With four players confirmed out and no doubtful cases offering hope for quick returns, Brighton's coaching staff must navigate this period by relying heavily on squad players and potentially adjusting their tactical approach to accommodate the reduced personnel across key positions.

Recent Form

LWLWD
L Leeds 1-0 (A)
W Wolves 3-0 (H)
L Newcastle 3-1 (A)
W Chelsea 3-0 (H)
D Tottenham 2-2 (A)

Form Analysis

Brighton's recent form tells a tale of stark contrasts, with their record of two wins, one draw, and two losses reflecting a pattern heavily influenced by venue. The Seagulls have been dominant at home, securing emphatic 3-0 victories against both Wolves and Chelsea, demonstrating clinical finishing and defensive solidity on their own turf. However, their away form presents a concerning picture, with defeats to Leeds and Newcastle, plus only managing a draw against Tottenham despite taking a lead twice in that encounter.

From an attacking perspective, Brighton have shown encouraging signs with nine goals across five matches, averaging nearly two goals per game. Their ability to find the net consistently, particularly in home fixtures, suggests their forward players are in good rhythm. Defensively, the statistics reveal inconsistency - while they kept clean sheets in both home victories, they conceded six goals overall, with away trips proving problematic. The quality of opposition faced has been varied, ranging from relegation-threatened Leeds to top-half challengers like Newcastle and established Premier League sides. This mixed bag of results against different caliber opponents indicates Brighton's current form lacks the consistency needed to establish clear momentum in either direction.

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