Crystal Palace host arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in the M23 derby on Sunday, with the Eagles looking to extend their winning streak in this fixture to three matches.
Oliver Glasner’s side enter the game in strong form, having won their last three games in all competitions. This run includes a 2-0 league win over Brentford and a 3-1 Conference League victory against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. They face a well-rested Brighton, who sit one place and one point behind them in 10th after a 3-0 win over Leeds United last weekend.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
- Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Referee: Tim Robinson
- VAR: Paul Howard
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion, 5 April 2025, Premier League
Team News
Crystal Palace
Manager Oliver Glasner is hopeful that most of his squad from the midweek win over AZ Alkmaar will be available. Midfielder Adam Wharton remains a doubt to start after playing 30 minutes on Thursday as he continues to recover from a chest illness. Defender Chadi Riad has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from a knee injury and is unlikely to feature. The Eagles remain without long-term absentees Eddie Nketiah (thigh), Cheick Doucouré (knee), and Rio Cardines (groin).
Brighton
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler has been handed a defensive boost, with Joël Veltman available for selection after recovering from a calf injury. Winger Kaoru Mitoma (ankle) is rated as “50-50” and will face a late fitness test. The Seagulls will be without Jack Hinshelwood (ankle), James Milner (muscle), and Brajan Gruda (knee), who all remain sidelined.
Form Guide
Crystal Palace
Palace are ninth in the table and are on their best run of the season. Their back-to-back league wins over Liverpool (in the Carabao Cup) and Brentford have built significant momentum. Selhurst Park has been a fortress for the Eagles. They possess the longest active unbeaten home run in the Premier League and are one of only five top-flight sides yet to lose a home league game this season.
Brighton
Brighton, who have had a full week to prepare, sit 10th in the table. Their 3-0 victory against Leeds last Saturday was an important result, ending a run of two consecutive league defeats to Manchester United and Arsenal. Fabian Hürzeler’s side have been inconsistent but remain just one point behind their rivals. They will be looking to end a poor recent run in this fixture, having lost both league meetings last season.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Muñoz, Richards, Guéhi, Mitchell; Lerma, Hughes; Sarr, Kamada, Pino; Mateta
Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Kadıoğlu; Welbeck
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports+, with coverage scheduled to begin at 13:55 GMT.
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