A trip to the Amex Stadium has never felt like a sure thing for Arsenal, and the numbers back that up. Brighton have turned their home ground into a fortress, frustrating even the league’s best. This article digs into the head-to-head record, recent form, and what the stats say about this increasingly competitive fixture.
Matches Played: 21 ·
Arsenal Wins: 12 ·
Brighton Wins: 5 ·
Draws: 4 ·
Goals Scored (Arsenal): 33 ·
Goals Scored (Brighton): 25
Quick snapshot
- Arsenal won 8 of the last 19 meetings since 2013 (AiScore)
- Brighton’s biggest win is 3‑0 (SoccerPunter)
- Most recent result: Arsenal 0‑2 Brighton (FA Cup 2024/25) (AiScore)
- Exact reason for the postponed women’s match
- Specific line‑ups for upcoming fixtures
- Future match predictions remain probabilistic
- Exact attendance figures for the latest match
- Which players will be available due to injuries
- 1988: First recorded meeting (FA Cup) (WorldFootball)
- 2024/25 FA Cup: Brighton upset Arsenal 0‑2 (FotMob)
- March 2026: Arsenal win 1‑0 at Amex (FotMob)
- Next Premier League meeting TBD
- Both teams competing for European spots
Despite Arsenal’s historical dominance, Brighton have narrowed the gap in recent years, as shown in the table below.
| Statistic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First Meeting | 30 Jan 1988 – Brighton 1‑2 Arsenal (FA Cup) | WorldFootball |
| All‑time Meetings | 35 matches (Arsenal 20 wins, Brighton 8, draws 7) | WorldFootball |
| Aggregate Goals | Arsenal 58 – Brighton 30 (all‑time) | WorldFootball |
| Biggest Arsenal Win | 3‑0 (Premier League 2021) | – |
| Biggest Brighton Win | 3‑0 (Premier League, 2022) | SoccerPunter |
| Most Recent Result | Arsenal 0‑2 Brighton (FA Cup 4th round, 2024/25) | FotMob |
| Recent Form (Last 5 H2H) | Arsenal 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses | SoccerPunter |
| Over 1.5 Goals % | 90% of matches | FootyStats |
| Over 2.5 Goals % | 52% of matches | FootyStats |
How did Arsenal vs. Brighton end?
What was the final score?
In the most recent Premier League clash (4 March 2026), Arsenal edged Brighton 1‑0 at the Amex Stadium. Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in the 9th minute. The match was tight: Brighton had 60% possession and 11 total shots to Arsenal’s 7 (FotMob).
Who scored the goals?
Bukayo Saka was the match‑winner for Arsenal. Gabriel earned Player of the Match with a rating of 8.2 (FotMob). The earlier 2024/25 Premier League fixture ended 1‑1 at the Amex (WhoScored).
The pattern suggests that neither team can take control for long in this fixture.
Why was the Arsenal Brighton game cancelled?
Which match was cancelled?
The women’s Super League fixture between Arsenal Women and Brighton Women was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, as announced on Arsenal.com.
What was the reason for the postponement?
The official statement did not specify a detailed reason, only citing “unforeseen circumstances.” No further public clarification has been provided.
Brighton’s women’s side has grown in stature, and any postponement disrupts momentum. Keep an eye on the rearranged date – it could affect both teams’ league campaigns.
The postponement highlights the unpredictability of women’s football scheduling.
What is Arsenal’s record against Brighton in the last 10 games?
How many wins for each side?
According to AiScore, over the last 19 meetings (since 2013), Arsenal won 8, Brighton won 6, and there were 5 draws. In the last 10, a similar split holds: Arsenal 4 wins, Brighton 3 wins, 3 draws.
What is the goal difference over those matches?
In those 19 games, Arsenal scored 29 goals, Brighton 24 (AiScore). The average goals per match is 2.8, but with a notable recent trend toward lower scores – only 52% of matches have exceeded 2.5 goals (FootyStats).
Brighton’s win rate has climbed from 13% in the 2010s to 32% in the last five meetings. Arsenal’s historical dominance is fading as Brighton’s recruitment and tactics mature.
The implication: Arsenal can no longer assume away points against Brighton.
What is the prediction for Arsenal vs Brighton?
What do experts predict?
Most analytics platforms (Forebet, SoccerPunter) give Arsenal a slight edge at home (around 45% win probability) and Brighton a 30% chance away. Draws are likelier than the odds suggest – 25% in the past five meetings.
What do betting odds suggest?
Betting markets typically price Arsenal as favourites, but Brighton’s recent form – especially their 0‑2 FA Cup win – has shifted odds. The next match will likely see Arsenal at 4/6 and Brighton at 4/1, reflecting the gap but also the upset potential.
Predictions rely on historical data, but Brighton’s squad evolution under Roberto De Zerbi has made them a tactical wildcard. Arsenal fans: don’t bank on an easy win, even at the Emirates.
What this means: the odds may underestimate Brighton’s growing threat.
What are the latest head‑to‑head statistics between Arsenal and Brighton?
What are the key stats like xG, possession, shots?
In the March 2026 match, Brighton dominated possession (60%) but created only 0.47 xG compared to Arsenal’s 0.82 (FotMob). Shots on target: Arsenal 4, Brighton 3. The 1‑1 draw earlier in 2024/25 was more balanced: 52% possession for Brighton, 1.2 xG each (WhoScored).
How do the teams compare in recent form?
Arsenal have won 2, drawn 1, lost 2 of the last 5 H2Hs (AiScore). Brighton’s form is identical: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, but they average 2.6 goals scored per game in those fixtures – higher than Arsenal’s 1.4 (AiScore).
Seven stats, one pattern: Brighton have become a genuine threat. Their xG numbers and shot volume now match Arsenal’s, a shift from the one‑sided matches of the early 2010s.
The pattern: each match is increasingly decided by fine margins.
Timeline of key Arsenal vs Brighton meetings
- 30 Jan 1988 – First recorded meeting: Brighton 1‑2 Arsenal (FA Cup) (WorldFootball)
- 26 Jan 2013 – Brighton 2‑3 Arsenal (FA Cup) (SoccerPunter)
- 2021‑22 season – Arsenal 3‑0 Brighton (Premier League) (FootyStats)
- 2022‑23 season – Brighton 2‑4 Arsenal (Premier League) – high‑scoring affair (WhoScored)
- 2024/25 FA Cup – Arsenal 0‑2 Brighton – Brighton knock out 14‑time winners (FotMob)
- 04 Mar 2026 – Brighton 0‑1 Arsenal – Saka’s early goal decides it (FotMob)
What we know and what remains unclear
Confirmed facts
- Arsenal 0‑2 Brighton in the latest FA Cup meeting (FotMob)
- Women’s fixture postponed (unforeseen circumstances) (Arsenal.com)
- All‑time record: Arsenal 20 wins, Brighton 8, draws 7 (WorldFootball)
- Total goals across all meetings: Arsenal 58, Brighton 30 (WorldFootball)
- Brighton’s biggest win: 3‑0 (SoccerPunter)
What’s unclear
- Exact reason for the women’s match postponement
- Specific line‑ups for the next meeting
- Future predictions (probabilistic by nature)
- Exact attendance figures for the latest match
- Which players will be available due to injuries
What this means for both clubs
The head‑to‑head stats tell a story of shifting power. Brighton have halved Arsenal’s win margin in the last decade, and their FA Cup victory in 2025 was a statement. The implication for Arsenal: they can no longer treat trips to the Amex as guaranteed points. For Brighton: the gap has narrowed to a point where a top‑half finish is the baseline, not the ceiling.
The head-to-head record shows that Brighton have become a genuine threat to Arsenal, and future matches promise to be tightly contested.
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Frequently asked questions
Who scored in the latest Arsenal vs Brighton match?
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in the 9th minute of Arsenal’s 1‑0 win on 4 March 2026 (FotMob).
Has Brighton ever beaten Arsenal at the Emirates?
Yes, Brighton won 3‑0 at the Emirates in the 2022‑23 Premier League season (SoccerPunter).
What is Arsenal’s biggest home win against Brighton?
Arsenal’s biggest home win is 3‑0, achieved in the 2021‑22 Premier League season.
How many FA Cup matches have Arsenal and Brighton played?
They have met three times in the FA Cup: 1988 (Arsenal win), 2013 (Arsenal win), and 2024/25 (Brighton win).
What was the attendance at the latest Arsenal vs Brighton game?
Attendance figures for the March 2026 match are not yet published. The Amex Stadium capacity is approximately 31,800.
What are the betting odds for the next Arsenal vs Brighton fixture?
Based on current form, Arsenal are likely to be priced around 4/6 and Brighton around 4/1, reflecting historical advantage but recent competitive balance.