Match preview
Sunderland welcome Brighton to the Stadium of Light for a meeting between two sides with very different starts to the season. Sunderland have shown plenty of fight since returning to the Premier League, while Brighton arrive after an impressive run of results, including a statement 3–0 win over Arsenal.
Recent form
Sunderland: L W D L L The Black Cats have found results hard to come by recently, although a 1–0 Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar and Brian Brobbey's hat-trick against Manchester City showed their attacking potential. Brighton: L D W W W Brighton are flying, with three consecutive wins including a 5–0 victory at Coventry and the 3–0 defeat of Arsenal. They have scored 16 goals in their opening five league games
Head-to-head
Recent meetings have favoured Brighton. The Seagulls won 1–0 at Sunderland in March 2026, while the previous meeting at Brighton ended 0–0 in December 2025. Overall, Brighton have a narrow historical edge, with 15 wins to Sunderland's 14 across 37 recorded meetings.
Why fans are watching
Sunderland have already shown they can compete with established Premier League sides, while Brighton's explosive start has put them among the early-season talking points. With Brobbey coming off a hat-trick and Brighton full of confidence, this is a fascinating clash between Sunderland's resilience and Brighton's attacking momentum. But Who2Win asks a different question: who does the world WANT to win? See where global fan support lands on the Who2Win World Map.
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