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 phase of the 2026 season, in Regular Season - 5, and brings together two sides who have started strongly. Brighton sit 4th with 7 points from 4 matches and a goal difference of +8, while Arsenal top the table with a perfect 12 points from 4 games and a +7 goal difference.

With Brighton unbeaten at home so far and Arsenal flawless both home and away, this clash at the Amex Stadium has clear top-of-the-table implications. The stakes are high: Brighton vs Arsenal stats suggest a meeting between one of the league’s most free-scoring home sides and the most defensively solid team to date. Both are targeting Champions League qualification, and for Arsenal, maintaining early title momentum will be crucial.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Brighton and Arsenal across league and cup fixtures.

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

Brighton vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

The Brighton vs Arsenal timeline in the supplied data spans five matches from August 2024 to March 2026, covering both Premier League and League Cup contests. Across these games, Arsenal have generally held the upper hand, but Brighton have shown they can take points, especially by forcing draws in the league.

The sequence begins on 31 August 2024 in the Premier League (Regular Season - 3) at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal hosted Brighton. Arsenal led 1-0 at half-time and the match finished 1-1, giving Brighton a valuable away point. On 4 January 2025, the sides met again in the Premier League (Regular Season - 20) at American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex. Arsenal again went into the break 1-0 up, but Brighton responded in the second half to secure another 1-1 draw.

The rivalry then moved to cup competition on 29 October 2025 in the League Cup 4th Round at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, at home, won 2-0 after a goalless first half, asserting control in a knockout setting. The Premier League meetings in the 2025 season followed: on 27 December 2025 at Emirates Stadium (Regular Season - 18), Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1, leading 1-0 at half-time and seeing out the win. Most recently, on 4 March 2026 at Amex Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 29, Arsenal won 1-0, having been 1-0 ahead at the interval. Across this period, Arsenal have converted tight games into wins, while Brighton’s best returns have come via hard-fought draws.

Brighton vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Arsenal’s edge, but also show Brighton’s capacity to stay competitive, particularly in league fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Brighton 3 - 8 Arsenal
Average Goals per Match: Brighton 0.60 vs Arsenal 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

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

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

Brighton’s early-season form in the 2026 Premier League has been strong, especially going forward. Season to date, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from 4 matches, with 13 goals scored and 5 conceded. At home they have been solid, with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 5 and conceding just 1, reflecting a strong attacking output backed by a relatively tight defence. Their overall goal-scoring average of 3.3 per match and only 1.3 conceded highlights an open, proactive style that could test Arsenal’s back line.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal arrive in outstanding form, with a perfect Premier League 2026 start: 4 wins from 4, 8 goals scored and only 1 conceded. They have been efficient at home and ruthless away, winning both away fixtures without conceding (3 goals scored, 0 against). An average of 2.0 goals scored per match combined with just 0.3 conceded underlines a balanced side that controls games at both ends. Three clean sheets in four league matches and no failures to score so far reinforce their status as the early benchmark in the division.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the documented Brighton vs Arsenal stats, Arsenal hold a clear historical advantage with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 matches, outscoring Brighton 8-3 and performing strongly at both Emirates Stadium and the Amex Stadium. The venue split shows Arsenal have been able to win away at Brighton, while the hosts have yet to turn this fixture into a home victory, though they have taken a draw on their own ground. Recent league form in 2026 further tilts the numbers towards Arsenal: four wins from four, a near-impenetrable defence, and consistent scoring. Brighton, however, bring one of the league’s most potent attacks and a positive home record, suggesting this could be more competitive than the raw head-to-head might imply. Overall, the trends lean slightly towards Arsenal’s superior defensive solidity and proven ability to edge tight encounters, but Brighton’s attacking numbers and previous draws in the league keep this as a fixture where points are contestable rather than predetermined.

Brighton vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.