Brighton vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Brighton host Arsenal at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League on 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC. The match comes in the early phase of the 2026 Premier League season, in “Regular Season - 5”, at a venue where these sides have already shared several competitive battles. With Brighton vs Arsenal stats showing both teams in strong early-season form, this fixture shapes as one of the standout clashes of the round.

In the current league standings, Arsenal arrive as league leaders with 12 points from 4 matches, winning all four, scoring 8 and conceding just 1. Brighton sit 4th with 7 points from 4 games, having scored 13 and conceded 5. At home, Brighton are unbeaten so far (1 win, 1 draw), while Arsenal have been perfect away (2 wins from 2, no goals conceded). The stakes are clear: Brighton are looking to consolidate a top-four push, while Arsenal aim to protect their 100% start and extend their lead at the top.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Arsenal-leaning recent history between the two clubs across league and cup competitions.

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

Brighton vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Brighton vs Arsenal timeline, all five recorded meetings in this dataset have come in the mid-2020s across the Premier League and League Cup. The most recent clash was on 4 March 2026 in the Premier League “Regular Season - 29” at the Amex Stadium. Arsenal won 1-0, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage through full time, under referee C. Kavanagh. That result underlined Arsenal’s ability to grind out narrow away victories at this ground.

Before that, the sides met twice in the 2025–26 campaign. On 27 December 2025 at Emirates Stadium in Premier League “Regular Season - 18”, Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1. Arsenal led 1-0 at half-time and eventually closed out a 2-1 win. Earlier in that same season, on 29 October 2025, the clubs faced off in the League Cup 4th Round at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal again prevailed, this time 2-0, after a goalless first half. That cup tie is the only non-league fixture in the current Brighton vs Arsenal stats sample.

The rivalry sample begins with two Premier League draws. On 4 January 2025 at the American Express Stadium in “Regular Season - 20”, Brighton and Arsenal drew 1-1, with Arsenal leading 1-0 at half-time before Brighton equalised after the break. A few months earlier, on 31 August 2024 at Emirates Stadium in “Regular Season - 3”, the sides also drew 1-1, Arsenal again leading 1-0 at half-time before Brighton found a second-half leveller. Taken together, the Brighton vs Arsenal timeline shows Arsenal often starting stronger, with Brighton finding ways back into games, especially in league fixtures.

Brighton vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Arsenal’s edge in results, but also a pattern of competitive scorelines with both teams finding the net in several matches.

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): 2 matches played here — Brighton won 0 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Emirates Stadium (Arsenal home): 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 recent form in the 2026 Premier League season to date has been encouraging. Across 4 league fixtures so far, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 13 goals and conceding 5. At home, Brighton have played 2 matches, winning 1 and drawing 1, with 5 goals scored and only 1 conceded, underlining a solid base at the Amex. Their attacking output has been particularly notable, averaging 3.3 goals per match overall, while still keeping 2 clean sheets and failing to score in none of their games.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date, 4 matches)

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal come into this fixture in outstanding early-season form. In the 2026 Premier League season to date, they have played 4 matches and won all 4, scoring 8 and conceding just 1. At Emirates Stadium they have 2 wins from 2 with a 5-1 goal difference, while away from home they have been perfect as well, winning both matches and keeping clean sheets in both, with a 3-0 away goal difference. Their defensive record stands out, averaging just 0.3 goals conceded per match, complemented by consistent scoring at a rate of 2 goals per game.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The combined picture from historical head-to-head data and current-season form suggests a demanding assignment for Brighton. Arsenal lead the direct record in this sample with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 matches, scoring more than twice as many goals as Brighton (7 to 3) and winning both of the last two league meetings. The venue split confirms Arsenal’s strength at Emirates Stadium and a narrow edge at the Amex, where they have taken 4 points from 2 visits. Brighton, however, have shown they can take something from these games, with two 1-1 draws demonstrating their capacity to respond after trailing at half-time. Heading into 19 September 2026, Arsenal’s perfect league start and defensive solidity are the dominant trends, while Brighton’s high-scoring attack and strong home numbers keep this as a potentially tight, high-quality contest rather than a foregone conclusion.

Brighton vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.