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Brighton & Hove Albion

EnglandEnglandFounded 1901
Fabian Hürzeler
Fabian HürzelerManager
The American Express Community Stadium
Home Venue
The American Express Community Stadium
31,876 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Brighton & Hove Albion - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Brighton & Hove Albion's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Brighton & Hove Albion is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 11th position with 29 points from 21 matches. The team represents England in this competition.

The team's record of 7 wins from 21 matches represents a 33.3% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 31 goals scored and 28 goals conceded, the team achieved a +3 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 1.48 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Brighton & Hove Albion's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 21 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+109%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.90Home
0.91Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion's home advantage is 0.99 points per game, indicating that the team significantly benefits from playing in front of their home supporters. The team averages 1.90 points at home compared to 0.91 points away.

Brighton & Hove Albion has accumulated 19 points at home from 10 matches (5W 4D 1L) and 10 points away from 11 matches (2W 4D 5L). This demonstrates a significant home advantage, highlighting their reliance on home support and familiar surroundings. The team's ability to consistently perform at home suggests they thrive in their own stadium environment.

The team's strong home form, with 1.90 points per game at home, indicates that Brighton & Hove Albion leverages their home advantage effectively. This consistent performance in front of their supporters is a key strength that contributes significantly to their overall season performance.

Average Goals per Match

2.98

Across 21 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.48

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
2 matches (9.5%)
2-3 goals
14 matches (66.7%)
4-5 goals
3 matches (14.3%)
6+ goals
2 matches (9.5%)

Summary

Across 21 completed matches for Brighton & Hove Albion, the team's matches average 2.98 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 14 matches (66.7% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 9.5% of matches (2 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 5 times (23.8% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.48 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

321.52 per match

Red Cards

00.00 per match

Total Cards

321.52 per match

Total Fouls

1477.00 per match

Cards per Foul

0.218High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Brighton & Hove Albion has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 32 total cards issued across 21 matches, with 32 yellow cards and 0 red cards. This translates to an average of 1.52 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 100.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 1.52 yellow cards per match. The team recorded 147 total fouls, averaging 7.00 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Brighton & Hove Albion reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.48

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.33

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.38

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Brighton & Hove Albion converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.48 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.33 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Brighton & Hove Albion leads in points efficiency with 1.38 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Brighton & Hove Albion's goal difference of +3 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.

Incoming
0
Outgoing
8
Spent
€0
Recouped
€24,300,000

Brighton & Hove Albion shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €0 and recouped €24,300,000, for a net of €24,300,000. Incoming moves: 0, outgoing moves: 8.

No transfers found.
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Brighton & Hove Albion
08€0€24,300,000+€24,300,000
Arsenal
26€69,300,000€2,300,000-€67,000,000
Manchester City
18€30,000,000€37,500,000+€7,500,000
Aston Villa
36€0€48,150,000+€48,150,000
Liverpool
23€176,000,000€23,200,000-€152,800,000
Brentford
34€42,800,000€57,700,000+€14,900,000
Newcastle United
33€177,850,000€145,000,000-€32,850,000
Manchester United
18€21,000,000€74,200,000+€53,200,000
Chelsea
38€48,500,000€100,300,000+€51,800,000
Fulham
32€44,000,000€17,000,000-€27,000,000
Sunderland
49€34,900,000€2,500,000-€32,400,000
Everton
35€42,500,000€8,600,000-€33,900,000
Crystal Palace
34€53,000,000€73,000,000+€20,000,000
Tottenham Hotspur
23€65,000,000€6,000,000-€59,000,000
AFC Bournemouth
48€60,700,000€51,450,000-€9,250,000
Leeds United
35€28,300,000€2,000,000-€26,300,000
Nottingham Forest
99€163,900,000€8,000,000-€155,900,000
West Ham United
47€61,000,000€25,700,000-€35,300,000
Burnley
19€2,000,000€0-€2,000,000
Wolverhampton Wanderers
34€61,000,000€22,500,000-€38,500,000
Brighton & Hove Albion
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€24,300,000
Net+€24,300,000
Arsenal
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€71,600,000
Net-€67,000,000
Manchester City
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€67,500,000
Net+€7,500,000
Aston Villa
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€48,150,000
Net+€48,150,000
Liverpool
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€199,200,000
Net-€152,800,000
Brentford
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€100,500,000
Net+€14,900,000
Newcastle United
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€322,850,000
Net-€32,850,000
Manchester United
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€95,200,000
Net+€53,200,000
Chelsea
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€148,800,000
Net+€51,800,000
Fulham
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€61,000,000
Net-€27,000,000
Sunderland
Activity (in/out)13
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€37,400,000
Net-€32,400,000
Everton
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,100,000
Net-€33,900,000
Crystal Palace
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€126,000,000
Net+€20,000,000
Tottenham Hotspur
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€71,000,000
Net-€59,000,000
AFC Bournemouth
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€112,150,000
Net-€9,250,000
Leeds United
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€30,300,000
Net-€26,300,000
Nottingham Forest
Activity (in/out)18
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€171,900,000
Net-€155,900,000
West Ham United
Activity (in/out)11
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€86,700,000
Net-€35,300,000
Burnley
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net-€2,000,000
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€83,500,000
Net-€38,500,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Alexander Isak
Alexander IsakNewcastle UnitedLiverpool
€145,000,000
Nick Woltemade
Nick WoltemadeVfB StuttgartNewcastle United
€75,000,000
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi EzeCrystal PalaceArsenal
€69,300,000
Xavi Simons
Xavi SimonsRB LeipzigTottenham Hotspur
€65,000,000
Yoane Wissa
Yoane WissaBrentfordNewcastle United
€57,700,000
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro GarnachoManchester UnitedChelsea
€46,200,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Newcastle United (€177,850,000 outlay), while Newcastle United leads receipts at €145,000,000. Net leaders are topped by Manchester United (+€53,200,000), with the largest deficit at Nottingham Forest (-€155,900,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Alexander Isak for €145,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck leads Brighton & Hove Albion's scoring charts with 8 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Yankuba Minteh has provided the most assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Brighton & Hove Albion, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Brighton & Hove Albion's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Brighton & Hove Albion's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Brighton & Hove Albion's top scorer Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck ranks 5th in the competition with 8 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, Brighton & Hove Albion's top playmaker Yankuba Minteh ranks 6th in the competition with 4 assists, demonstrating solid playmaking quality.

In player ratings, Brighton & Hove Albion's highest-rated player Jan Paul van Hecke ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.1 rating, contributing consistently to Brighton & Hove Albion's performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Brighton & Hove Albion's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A position battle sees Brighton & Hove Albion (11th, 29 pts) visit Fulham (9th, 31 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Brighton & Hove Albion's season objectives.

A position battle sees Brighton & Hove Albion (11th, 29 pts) host Everton (12th, 29 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 0 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Brighton & Hove Albion's season objectives.

A position battle sees Brighton & Hove Albion (11th, 29 pts) host Crystal Palace (13th, 28 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Brighton & Hove Albion's season objectives.

A position battle sees Brighton & Hove Albion (11th, 29 pts) visit Sunderland (10th, 30 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 1 point separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Brighton & Hove Albion's season objectives.

A position battle sees Brighton & Hove Albion (11th, 29 pts) visit Tottenham Hotspur (14th, 27 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Brighton & Hove Albion's season objectives.

What is Brighton & Hove Albion's current position?

Brighton & Hove Albion is currently in position #11 with 29 points from 21 matches.

Who is Brighton & Hove Albion's top scorer?

Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck leads Brighton & Hove Albion with 8 goals this season.

How has Brighton & Hove Albion performed at home vs away?

Brighton & Hove Albion has earned 19 points at home and 10 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Brighton & Hove Albion's goal difference?

Brighton & Hove Albion has a goal difference of +3, having scored 31 goals and conceded 28 goals.

How many clean sheets has Brighton & Hove Albion kept?

Brighton & Hove Albion has kept 5 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.24 clean sheets per game.

What is Brighton & Hove Albion's win rate?

Brighton & Hove Albion has a win rate of 33.3%, with 7 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.

Brighton & Hove Albion is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #11 with 29 points from 21 matches, achieving a record of 7 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses. The team averages 1.48 goals per game with a 33.3% win rate.

Brighton & Hove Albion has a goal difference of +3, having scored 31 goals and conceded 28 goals.Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck tops the scoring charts with 8 goals. Yankuba Minteh leads in assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Brighton & Hove Albion has earned 19 home pointscompared to 10 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 1.0% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 66.7% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa, ending 3-4 with 7 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Leeds United 3-0 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Brighton & Hove Albion's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Brighton & Hove Albion's performance in the 2025/2026 season in England, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.