Brighton & Hove Albion won 3-0 against Arsenal in the Premier League at the American Express Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The home side took control of the match after the break, with Pascal Groß, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés scoring the goals.
Brighton took the lead in the 31st minute when Pascal Groß converted a cross from the right flank. The home side extended their advantage in the 45th minute through Charalampos Kostoulas, who headed in a corner from the left. The visitors were already trailing at the break, with the score at 2-0.
Arsenal made two substitutions at the start of the second half, bringing on Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Merino. The Gunners continued to struggle, with Declan Rice receiving a yellow card in stoppage time at the end of the first half. In the 57th minute, Chema Andrés added a third goal for Brighton, sealing the victory.
Brighton's dominance was evident in the statistics, with 40% possession and five shots on target. Arsenal managed only two shots on target, with their best chances coming in the first half. The home side also won more corners and committed fewer fouls. Brighton's players received four yellow cards, including Kostoulas, who was sent off in the 45th minute plus one second.
Arsenal made several changes in the second half, with Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard replaced by Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres. Despite the substitutions, the Gunners failed to respond to their early deficit. Brighton's players, including Pascal Groß, who was named man of the match, played a key role in the victory.
Match facts
Brighton & Hove Albion 3 - 0 Arsenal (full time)
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 19 Sep 2026
- Goals: Pascal Groß 31', Charalampos Kostoulas 45', Chema Andrés 57'
- Yellow cards: Charalampos Kostoulas 33', Ferdi Kadıoğlu 45+1', Pascal Struijk 71', Maxim De Cuyper 90+1', Declan Rice 90+7'
- Venue: American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex
- Attendance: 31,944
- Referee: Darren England
Match statistics
Top stats
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Ball possession | 60% |
| 17 | Total shots | 11 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 3 | Big chances | 2 |
| 2 | Big chances missed | 2 |
| 260 (76%) | Accurate passes | 433 (85%) |
| 5 | Corners | 6 |
| 13 | Fouls committed | 11 |
Shots
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Total shots | 11 |
| 9 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 1 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 10 | Shots inside box | 10 |
| 7 | Shots outside box | 1 |
Passes
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | Passes | 511 |
| 260 (76%) | Accurate passes | 433 (85%) |
| 125 | Own half | 237 |
| 135 | Opposition half | 196 |
| 22 (38%) | Accurate long balls | 25 (51%) |
| 6 (40%) | Accurate crosses | 6 (38%) |
| 12 | Throws | 25 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
Defence
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tackles | 13 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 21 | Clearances | 14 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 2 |
Line-ups
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1)
| # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen |
| 24 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu |
| 44 | Luka Vušković |
| 4 | Pascal Struijk |
| 21 | Olivier Boscagli |
| 14 | Chema Andrés |
| 26 | Yasin Ayari |
| 25 | Diego Gómez |
| 13 | Pascal Groß (captain) |
| 29 | Maxim De Cuyper |
| 19 | Charalampos Kostoulas |
Substitutes
| # | Player | On |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Costinha | 76' |
| 10 | Georginio Rutter | 76' |
| 35 | Malick Junior Yalcouyé | 85' |
| 30 | Michael Svoboda | 86' |
| 33 | Matthew O'Riley | 86' |
| 23 | Jason Steele | |
| 3 | Jaouen Hadjam | |
| 15 | Ibrahim Osman | |
| 12 | Promise David |
Coach: Fabian Hürzeler
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
| # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Raya |
| 12 | Jurriën Timber |
| 15 | Ezri Konsa |
| 6 | Gabriel |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori |
| 41 | Declan Rice |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaard (captain) |
| 17 | Christos Tzolis |
| 29 | Kai Havertz |
Substitutes
| # | Player | On |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Martín Zubimendi | 60' |
| 23 | Mikel Merino | 60' |
| 10 | Eberechi Eze | 73' |
| 14 | Viktor Gyökeres | 73' |
| 56 | Max Dowman | 81' |
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | |
| 5 | Piero Hincapié | |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | |
| 20 | Noni Madueke |
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Top players
Brighton & Hove Albion
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Pascal Groß | AM |
| Charalampos Kostoulas | ST |
| Chema Andrés | DM |
Arsenal
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Bukayo Saka | RW |
| Declan Rice | DM |
| Kai Havertz | ST |
Head to head
Brighton & Hove Albion 6W, 5D, Arsenal 11W
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | EFL Cup |
| 04 Jan 2025 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 06 Apr 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 17 Dec 2023 | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 14 May 2023 | Arsenal | 0 - 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 31 Dec 2022 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 - 4 | Arsenal | Premier League |
