Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Amex Stadium
D. England
2026/2027
Match Report
Brighton delivered a statement performance at the Amex, brushing aside reigning champions Arsenal 3-0 in a result far more emphatic than anyone expected. The standout moment came right before the break, when the Seagulls doubled their lead to leave Arsenal shellshocked heading into the dressing room.
Pascal Groß opened the scoring in the 31st minute, and Charalampos Kostoulas made it two on the stroke of half-time. Chema Andrés completed the rout early in the second half. Arsenal had a penalty appeal waved away after a lunge from Gabriel, but otherwise couldn't force their way back into the game despite plenty of the ball.
For Brighton, it's a third straight season they've beaten the reigning champions at home, and the win lifts them to third while confirming them as the league's top scorers. For Arsenal, it's their first defeat of the season, ending a perfect start and exposing defensive cracks Mikel Arteta will need to fix before the international break.
Pascal Groß opened the scoring in the 31st minute, and Charalampos Kostoulas made it two on the stroke of half-time. Chema Andrés completed the rout early in the second half. Arsenal had a penalty appeal waved away after a lunge from Gabriel, but otherwise couldn't force their way back into the game despite plenty of the ball.
For Brighton, it's a third straight season they've beaten the reigning champions at home, and the win lifts them to third while confirming them as the league's top scorers. For Arsenal, it's their first defeat of the season, ending a perfect start and exposing defensive cracks Mikel Arteta will need to fix before the international break.
Match Events
31'
33'
C. Kostoulas(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
45'
45+1'
F. Kadioglu(Tripping)
57'
60'
60'
71'
P. Struijk(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
73'
76'
76'
85'
86'
86'
90+1'
M. De Cuyper(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+7'
D. Rice(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
31'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)C. Kostoulas
33'
45'
(Tripping)F. Kadioglu
45+1'
57'
60'
60'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)P. Struijk
71'
73'
76'
85'
86'
86'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)M. De Cuyper
90+1'
90+7'
D. Rice(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
Statistics
40%Possession60%
17Shots9
5Shots on Target2
5Corners5
11Fouls8
0Offsides2
4Yellow Cards1
336Passes495
2Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
9
Brighton & Hove Albion wins
6
Draws
16
Arsenal wins
Goals: 32 - 48
