Brighton vs Sunderland: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
4 competitive meetings since 2011 · Premier League, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Brighton have dominated this fixture in competitive matches since the 2011/12 season. Across 4 meetings, Brighton have secured 3 wins and 1 draw, remaining completely unbeaten. Sunderland have failed to win a single game during this period and have yet to score, with Brighton recording 4 clean sheets in 4 matches. This leaves Brighton with 4 goals scored and 0 conceded.
Recent meetings highlight Brighton's consistent upper hand. In their most recent Premier League clash on 10 October 2026, Brighton earned a 0–2 victory at Sunderland, which was their biggest win in this fixture. Prior to that, Brighton secured a 0–1 away win in March 2026 and played out a 0–0 draw at home in December 2025. Sunderland have lost both of their home matches against Brighton.
Low-scoring encounters are a defining feature of this matchup, averaging 1 goal per game. Over 2.5 goals has hit 0 of 4 times, and both teams scored in 0 of 4 matches. Goals only arrive late, with 100% of goals scored after the break. Every 90-minute match has been 0–0 at half-time, producing an average of 0 goals in the first half and 1 goal in the second half.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Brighton | Draw | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 267% | 133% | 0 |
| Sunderland ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score.
Most common scores
- Brighton 1–0 Sunderland 2× · 50%
- Brighton 2–0 Sunderland 1× · 25%
- Brighton 0–0 Sunderland 1× · 25%
Home and away record
When Brighton play at home (2 games)
Brighton 1 · Draws 1 · Sunderland 0
When Sunderland play at home (2 games)
Brighton 2 · Draws 0 · Sunderland 0
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brighton | Draws | Sunderland | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Brighton vs Sunderland results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 | |
| Brighton | 1–0 aetHT 0–0 | Sunderland | League Cup · 2nd Round |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 0–2HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Sunderland | 0–1HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 0–0HT 0–0 | Sunderland | Premier League · Matchday 17 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 1–0 aetHT 0–0 | Sunderland | League Cup · 2nd Round |
Records
10 Oct 2026 · Premier League · Stadium of Light
Sunderland 0–2 Brighton (Oct 2026)
Current form
Brighton
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- W
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3rd in Premier League · 16 pts from 7 games. Last: FK Jablonec 0–0 Brighton (Conference League).
Sunderland
- D
- L
- W
- L
- L
20th in Premier League · 4 pts from 7 games. Last: Lech Poznan 1–1 Sunderland (Europa League).
Brighton vs Sunderland FAQ
Who has won more Brighton vs Sunderland matches?
Brighton have won more: 3 wins to Sunderland's 0, with 1 draw, from 4 competitive meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What was the last Brighton vs Sunderland result?
Sunderland 0–2 Brighton, played on 10 October 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Brighton vs Sunderland games?
The fixture averages 1.00 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 0% of meetings and both teams scored in 0%.
What is the biggest win in Brighton vs Sunderland history?
In our records (since the 2011/12 season) the biggest margin is Sunderland 0–2 Brighton, on 10 October 2026 (Premier League).
When do Brighton and Sunderland play next?
Brighton host Sunderland on Saturday 8 May 2027 at 14:00 UTC (Premier League).
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