Who started Brighton's last match?

Brighton's starting XI on 23 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Mats Wieffer, Luka Vušković, Olivier Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, Pascal Groß, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gómez, Jack Hinshelwood, Maxim De Cuyper, Georginio Rutter.

What was Brighton's last result?

Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 on 23 Aug 2026.

When did Brighton last win?

Brighton last won on 23 Aug 2026, beating Aston Villa 4–0.

Who takes penalties for Brighton?

P. Groß is Brighton's first choice penalty taker, with M. O'Riley next in line.

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PRESSERAlbion v Aston Villa reaction: Fabian Hurzeler delighted with 4-0 win24 Aug · brightonandhovealbion.com ↗
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Brighton most-used starting XI41 MATCHES

Brighton's most-used starting XI this season, across 41 official matches, was Verbruggen in goal, a back four of Kadıoğlu, Hecke, Dunk and Wieffer, and Welbeck, Minteh and Rutter further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

GKVerbruggen
DEFKadıoğlu
DEFHecke
DEFDunk
DEFWieffer
MIDGómez
MIDBalebaOut
MIDGroß
FWDWelbeck
FWDMintehOut
FWDRutter

Team news

No longer available: Hecke, Dunk and Welbeck.
Unavailable: Baleba (Out), Minteh (Out).
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Brighton this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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FWDMitomaHamstring InjuryOut
MIDO'RileyIllnessOut
MIDBalebaAnkle InjuryOut
FWDTzimasKnee InjuryOut
FWDMintehInjuryOut

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 24 of last 30

4-2-3-1

80%

4-3-3

17%

3-4-2-1

Most Common Brighton Starting XI

Based on 41 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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PenaltiesGroß·O'Riley
CornersGroß·Cuyper·Kadıoğlu·Ayari·Minteh
Direct free kicksGroß·Ayari·Cuyper·Gómez

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Who started Brighton's last match?: Brighton's starting XI on 23 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Mats Wieffer, Luka Vušković, Olivier Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, Pascal Groß, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gómez, Jack Hinshelwood, Maxim De Cuyper, Georginio Rutter.
What was Brighton's last result?: Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 on 23 Aug 2026.
When did Brighton last win?: Brighton last won on 23 Aug 2026, beating Aston Villa 4–0.
Who takes penalties for Brighton?: P. Groß is Brighton's first choice penalty taker, with M. O'Riley next in line.