Brighton & Hove Albion host Arsenal at the Amex Stadium tonight, aiming to secure three consecutive Premier League victories for the first time this season.
The Seagulls have moved into 11th place following back-to-back wins over Brentford and Nottingham Forest. Manager Fabian Hürzeler oversaw a clinical 2–0 victory in their last outing, and his side now faces the league leaders, having suffered just two home defeats all season. Notably, Brighton have a strong record against top-tier opposition at home, winning two of their last four matches against the team starting the day at the top of the table.
Brighton Team News
Fabian Hürzeler manages a squad coping with a few late fitness calls after a busy period. Notably, Mats Wieffer is a doubt after failing to complete the full 90 minutes against Forest; Joel Veltman or Carlos Baleba could replace him in the starting XI. Consequently, veteran James Milner may be rested to manage his fitness during the quick turnaround. Danny Welbeck remains the focal point of the attack, having scored 10 league goals this term. Notably, Welbeck is just one goal away from becoming only the third player in history to score 11+ goals in a Premier League season for the first time while aged 35 or older.
Bart Verbruggen will start in goal behind a defensive line anchored by Lewis Dunk and Jan Paul van Hecke. In midfield, Carlos Baleba and Pascal Groß are expected to anchor the side, with Jack Hinshelwood and Kaoru Mitoma providing support for Welbeck. Notably, Brighton have been extremely resilient at defending set-pieces, conceding just five goals from dead-ball situations this season—the joint-fewest in the division. This defensive discipline will be critical against an Arsenal side that equalled the corner-scoring record last weekend.
Brighton Predicted Lineup
Brighton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Gross, Baleba; Gomez, Hinshelwood, Mitoma; Welbeck
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the American Express Stadium on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Brighton vs Arsenal?
UK fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day on Wednesday night.
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