Brighton & Hove Albion face Arsenal at the American Express Stadium today, Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Premier League. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM BST, with Arsenal looking to continue their strong run of form and Brighton aiming to build on an impressive start to September.
The Brighton vs Arsenal clash brings together two teams arriving with different recent records. Brighton have won three of their last five matches, while Arsenal have won all five of their latest games across all competitions.
Brighton vs Arsenal Confirmed Lineup
Brighton head into the match with several players unavailable. Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Evan Ferguson, Mats Wieffer and Jack Hinshelwood are among those ruled out.
The Brighton confirmed lineup sees Bart Verbruggen start in goal, with Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Pascal Struijk and Boscagli in the back four. Gross and Ayari form the midfield pairing, while Gomez, Chema Andrés and De Cuyper support Kostoulas in attack.
Brighton confirmed XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Struijk, Boscagli; Gross, Ayari; Gomez, Andrés, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.
Arsenal are also missing key defensive players. William Saliba is ruled out with a back injury, while Ben White misses the match with a groin problem. Cristhian Mosquera is also unavailable because of a muscle issue.
Mikel Arteta makes two changes from the 2-0 win over Sunderland, with Jurriën Timber and Gabriel Magalhães returning to the starting XI. Myles Lewis-Skelly drops to the bench.
Arsenal confirmed XI: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimaraes; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz.
Brighton’s Last 5 Matches
Brighton beat Manchester United 3-2 in the EFL Cup, defeated Coventry City 5-0 in the Premier League and drew 1-1 with Leeds United.
They also lost 4-3 to Chelsea before beating Tromsø 4-0 in the Conference League.
Arsenal’s Last 5 Matches
Arsenal have won their last five matches across all competitions. They defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 in the EFL Cup, beat Sunderland 2-0 in the Premier League and recorded a 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.
The Gunners also beat Chelsea 2-1 and Aston Villa 1-0.
Brighton vs Arsenal Last 5 Meetings
Arsenal have won three of the last five meetings between the teams, with the other two ending in draws.
Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 in March 2026, won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in December 2025 and defeated Brighton 2-0 in the EFL Cup in October 2025. The teams drew 1-1 in January 2025 and again in August 2024.
Brighton vs Arsenal Live Score and Highlights
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal
Kickoff: Brighton and Arsenal get the Premier League match underway at the American Express Stadium.
0′ Kick-off! Darren England gets the Premier League fixture underway at the American Express Community Stadium as Brighton host league leaders Arsenal.
7′ Charalampos Kostoulas fires a low right-footed effort from 15 meters, but Arsenal’s goalkeeper saves it near the bottom-left corner.
8′ Pascal Gross takes Brighton’s first corner as the hosts apply early pressure.
8′ Yasin Ayari’s 10-meter strike is deflected wide after Diego Gomez squares the ball into the box.
9′ Arsenal win a free kick.
11′ Arsenal win a free kick.
11′ Arsenal win another free kick.
13′ Brighton are awarded a free kick.
16′ Brighton win another free kick.
19′ Arsenal are awarded a free kick.
20′ Riccardo Calafiori heads wide from 10 meters after Bukayo Saka’s delivery takes a deflection.
22′ Brighton win a free kick.
23′ Arsenal are awarded a free kick.
27′ Brighton win another free kick.
45′ GOAL! Charalampos Kostoulas doubles Brighton’s lead with a 20-meter strike into the bottom-left corner after Diego Gomez’s assist.
45′ Half time! Brighton lead Arsenal 2-0 at the break.
57′ GOAL! Chema Andres scores his first goal of the season with a towering header from 10 meters after Pascal Gross’s pinpoint delivery to put Brighton 3-0 ahead.
86′ Brighton bring on Michael Svoboda for Pascal Struijk.
86′ Brighton bring on Matt O’Riley for Diego Gomez.
86′ Brighton bring on Malick Yalcouye for goalscorer Chema Andres.
90’+1′ Maxim De Cuyper receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
90’+7′ Declan Rice is shown a yellow card for serious foul play.
90’+7′ Full time! Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0.
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