Arsenal v Brighton

Here’s a detailed look at the Arsenal vs Brighton rivalry ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash on 27 December 2025 at the Emirates Stadium:

Overall Head‑to‑Head Record

• Total competitive meetings: 32

• Arsenal wins: 17

• Draws: 7

• Brighton wins: 8

In Premier League-only meetings (24 matches):

• Arsenal: 11 wins, 6 draws, 7 losses; goal difference: 36–21

Recent Premier League Encounters (since 2017)

Date	Venue	Result
31 Aug 2024	Emirates	Arsenal 1–1 Brighton
4 Jan 2025	Amex	Brighton 1–1 Arsenal
6 Apr 2024	Amex	Brighton 0–3 Arsenal
17 Dec 2023	Emirates	Arsenal 2–0 Brighton
14 May 2023	Emirates	Arsenal 0–3 Brighton

Notable Moments & Trends

• Balanced rivalry: In the last 19 league matches, Arsenal secured 8 wins, Brighton 6, and drew 5; scoring 29 vs. 24 goals

• Away dominance: Arsenal has won their last three visits to the Amex before the 2024–25 season finished

• Clean sheets: Arsenal kept five consecutive away clean sheets during that spring run

• Star performers: Bukayo Saka (penalty at Amex, April 2024) and Kai Havertz (double influence, April 2024) were key picks in a 3–0 win

• High-scoring: The 2022–23 season saw a thrilling 4–2 away win at Brighton

What to Expect in the 2025/26 Meeting

• Expect a tight contest—past results show close scorelines and low margins.

• Arsenal typically hold the upper hand at home, though Brighton have nicked results.

• Players like Saka, Havertz, Ødegaard, Rice (if still at Arsenal), or rising Brighton stars might tip the scales

This fixture continues a competitive and relatively even rivalry. Arsenal hold a slight edge overall, but Brighton have repeatedly proven they can challenge, particularly in recent seasons. The Emirates fixture on 27 December promises another closely contested showdown between two strong sides.