Brighton vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Brighton host Arsenal at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League on 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC. The fixture comes in the early stages of the 2026 league campaign, in “Regular Season - 5”, and will be played in Brighton at the Amex Stadium. With Arsenal top of the table and Brighton also in the upper reaches, this Brighton vs Arsenal stats preview underlines just how important these points could be in shaping the season’s early narrative.

Arsenal arrive as league leaders with 12 points from 4 matches, boasting a perfect record and a goal difference of +7. Brighton sit 4th with 7 points from 4 games and a goal difference of +8, having combined a prolific attack with generally solid defending. The stakes are clear: Arsenal want to maintain their 100% start and control of first place, while Brighton aim to close the gap and reinforce their push for the Champions League positions.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Brighton and Arsenal across the recent competitive fixtures listed points to a clear edge for Arsenal, though Brighton have shown they can take points from this matchup.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Brighton wins: 0
• Draws: 2
• Arsenal wins: 3

Brighton vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Brighton vs Arsenal timeline from the available matches, the rivalry in this period has been competitive but tilted in Arsenal’s favour. The most recent meeting came on 4 March 2026 in the Premier League “Regular Season - 29” at the Amex Stadium, where Brighton lost 0-1 at home. Arsenal led 1-0 at half-time and held that advantage through full-time, underlining their ability to manage tight away games.

On 27 December 2025, the sides met at Emirates Stadium in Premier League “Regular Season - 18”. Arsenal, playing at home, beat Brighton 2-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result followed a League Cup clash on 29 October 2025 in the 4th Round at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal again prevailed 2-0 over Brighton, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a comfortable victory in the second half.

Earlier in the timeline, the balance was slightly more even in league play. On 4 January 2025 at American Express Stadium in Premier League “Regular Season - 20”, Brighton drew 1-1 with Arsenal, coming back from a 0-1 half-time deficit to share the points. Before that, on 31 August 2024 at Emirates Stadium in “Regular Season - 3”, Arsenal and Brighton also drew 1-1, with Arsenal leading 1-0 at the break. Across this Brighton vs Arsenal timeline, Arsenal have consistently started well, often leading at half-time, but Brighton have shown resilience, particularly in those two 1-1 draws.

Brighton vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Brighton vs Arsenal head-to-head breakdown from the listed fixtures highlights Arsenal’s advantage in wins and goals, with Brighton competitive but still chasing a victory in this specific run of games.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Brighton 3 - 7 Arsenal
• Average Goals per Match: Brighton 0.60 vs Arsenal 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At Amex Stadium / American Express Stadium (Brighton home): 3 matches played here — Brighton won 0 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 2 draws
• At Emirates Stadium: 2 matches played here — Arsenal won 2 (as home side), Brighton won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Brighton vs Arsenal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Brighton vs Arsenal last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 4 March 2026: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 29
• 27 December 2025: Arsenal 2-1 Brighton (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 18
• 29 October 2025: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (Half-time: 0-0) – League Cup, 4th Round
• 4 January 2025: Brighton 1-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 20
• 31 August 2024: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats

For Brighton, recent form is best understood through their season to date in the 2026 Premier League. They have played 4 league matches, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 1. Offensively, Brighton have been prolific, scoring 13 goals in those 4 games, with an impressive 5 goals at home and 8 away. Defensively, they have conceded 5 goals overall, just 1 at home and 4 away, suggesting a strong base at the Amex Stadium. Their typical setup has been a 4-2-3-1 across all 4 matches, and they have yet to fail to score in a league game this season.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s recent form in the 2026 Premier League has been flawless. Across 4 matches, they have 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, underlining why they sit top of the table. They have scored 8 goals (5 at home and 3 away) and conceded only 1, with 3 clean sheets already, including both away fixtures. Their average of 2 goals scored per game combined with just 0.25 goals conceded per match reflects a balanced, controlled side. Like Brighton, Arsenal have consistently lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape through these 4 league fixtures.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the Brighton vs Arsenal stats, history and current form both lean towards Arsenal. In the five listed head-to-head meetings, Arsenal have 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring 7 goals to Brighton’s 3, and have been especially strong at Emirates Stadium. At Brighton’s ground, the record is more balanced with two draws and one narrow Arsenal win, suggesting that the Amex Stadium can level the contest to some extent. Brighton’s 2026 league campaign shows a potent attack and solid home defence, but Arsenal’s perfect start, superior defensive record, and consistent success in this fixture give them a statistical edge heading into 19 September 2026. Brighton, however, have previously taken points off Arsenal at home and away, so the numbers point to Arsenal as favourites without ruling out a competitive, closely fought encounter.

Brighton vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.