Brighton travel to the Stadium of Light today, aiming to snap a long-standing away hoodoo against Sunderland and climb back into the Premier League top 10.
The Seagulls have moved into a phase of the season where points are vital to keep their European hopes alive, yet they have won just once in their last eight league meetings with the Black Cats.
Manager Fabian Hürzeler oversaw a dominant but scoreless display against Arsenal last time out and will be looking for his front line to rediscover their clinical edge. Brighton remain unbeaten in their last 11 top-flight games against promoted sides.
Brighton team news
Fabian Hürzeler manages a squad hampered by late fitness tests for several senior leaders. Notably, both Lewis Dunk and Kaoru Mitoma face assessments on knee and ankle issues, respectively.
Consequently, Yankuba Minteh is poised to return to the starting XI; Minteh has made more ball carries into the penalty area than any other player in the division besides Jérémy Doku. Olivier Boscagli stands ready to fill in for Dunk at the heart of the defence. Solly March also remains a major doubt.
Bart Verbruggen will start in goal behind a back four likely consisting of Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Dunk (if fit), and Ferdi Kadıoğlu. In midfield, Yasin Ayari and Carlos Baleba will aim to provide the engine, while Pascal Groß will operate as a creative playmaker.
Danny Welbeck is expected to lead the line against his former club, with Yankuba Minteh and Sergio Gómez providing the width. Notably, Brighton’s games have been incredibly low-scoring recently, and they will look to their dominant possession to finally break down a stubborn Sunderland defence.
Brighton predicted lineup
Brighton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Ayari, Baleba; Gomez, Gross, Minteh; Welbeck
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 14 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Sunderland vs Brighton?
In the UK, this match falls under the Saturday 3:00 p.m. broadcast blackout and will not be televised live.
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