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Brighton vs Arsenal

American Express Community Stadium, Falmer4 March 2018 at 13:30
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Match Events

Brighton
Arsenal
Kick Off
L. Dunk

assist: S. Duffy

7′
G. Murray

assist: P. Groß

26′
28′Sead Kolašinac
40′Jack Wilshere
43′
P. Aubameyang

assist: G. Xhaka

Half Time
54′Granit Xhaka
Dale Stephens60′
Ezequiel Schelotto64′
E. SchelottoBruno Saltor
69′
74′
A. IwobiD. Welbeck
A. KnockaertS. March
77′
Glenn Murray78′
83′
H. MkhitaryanBellerín
83′
C. ChambersE. Nketiah
P. GroßB. Kayal
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots15
2Blocked Shots6
8Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox6
13Fouls12
6Corner Kicks11
6Offsides0
31%Ball Possession69%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves4
287Total passes614
208Passes accurate516
72%Passes %84%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 7.01, compared to — for Arsenal. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Brighton's highest-rated starter is P. Groß (7.06), while Arsenal's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Brighton have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by L. Dunk (1G). Arsenal's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Brighton deploy 4 defenders rated 6.96 on average, against Arsenal's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Brighton field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Arsenal's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Brighton start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.06, compared to 1 for Arsenal averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 89% for Brighton and —% for Arsenal. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Brighton's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Arsenal. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Brighton's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: L. Dunk (34), oldest: L. Dunk (34)), while Arsenal average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Brighton's starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 0 for Arsenal. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Brighton4-4-1-14-2-3-1Arsenal
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan3Bong22Duffy21Schelot.5Dunk6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper11Knockae.17Murray19Izquier.33Čech6Kosciel.20Mustafi31Kolašin.21Chambers11Özil7Mkhitar.10Wilshere29Xhaka17Iwobi14Aubamey.

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

Substitutes

Coach: A. Wenger

BrightonPosition StrengthArsenal
7.01
Avg Rating
6.96Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
7.06Forward (2 v 1)
1G 3A0G 0A
Brighton4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
3DefenderG. Bong
22DefenderS. Duffy
21DefenderE. Schelotto
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
6MidfielderD. Stephens
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
11MidfielderA. Knockaert
19MidfielderJ. Izquierdo
13ForwardP. Groß7.11G3A
17ForwardG. Murray
Arsenal4-2-3-1
33GoalkeeperP. Čech
6DefenderL. Koscielny
20DefenderS. Mustafi
31DefenderS. Kolašinac
21DefenderC. Chambers
11MidfielderM. Özil
7MidfielderH. Mkhitaryan
10MidfielderJ. Wilshere
29MidfielderG. Xhaka
17MidfielderA. Iwobi
14ForwardP. Aubameyang

Match Summary

Brighton defeated Arsenal 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by L. Dunk 7′, G. Murray 26′, P. Aubameyang 43′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Brighton had 31% possession while Arsenal held 69%. Brighton had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for Arsenal. Brighton made 3 substitutions, Arsenal made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Brighton vs Arsenal Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Brighton
5
wins
Drawn
5
Arsenal
11
wins
Total goals
56 · 2.7/match
Both scored
12/21 · 57%
Over 2.5
10/21 · 48%

Recent Form

Brighton

WLWDWW

Arsenal

WWWDWL

Match Prediction

Brighton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Arsenal

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Arsenal

57%Form43%
47%Attack53%
53%Defence47%
0%Head-to-head100%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Brighton

Away Record: Arsenal

W 701D 305L 253
Over 2.554
Goals scored2292

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026