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BRI
Brighton
BRI
Est. 1901
American Express Stadium
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EPL
Head Coach
F. Hürzeler
GermanySince Jun 2024
Transfers
In· 8
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 24 of last 30
4-2-3-1
80%
4-3-3
17%
3-4-2-1
3%
Most Common Brighton Starting XI
Based on 43 official matches last season
Pre-season: summer signings and departures may not be reflected yet.
1
Verbruggen
GK·38 starts
24
Kadıoğlu
DEF·39 starts
6
Hecke
DEF·38 starts
5
Dunk
DEF·32 starts
25
Gómez
MID·31 starts
17
Baleba
MID·26 starts
13
Hinshelwood
MID·23 starts
27
Wieffer
MID·23 starts
18
Welbeck
FWD·28 starts
11
Minteh
FWD·26 starts
10
Rutter
FWD·22 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier LeagueWelbeck scored a penalty in 2025/26.
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Stats & Facts
Brighton
- Who started Brighton's last match?
- Brighton's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): B. Verbruggen, L. Dunk, J. P. van Hecke, J. Hinshelwood, D. Welbeck, J. Milner, F. Kadioglu, D. Gomez, M. Wieffer, M. De Cuyper, P. Gross.
- What was Brighton's last result?
- Brighton lost to Manchester United 0–3 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Brighton last win?
- Brighton last won on 9 May 2026, beating Wolves 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Brighton?
- D. Welbeck is Brighton's first choice penalty taker, with M. O'Riley next in line. Welbeck scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Brighton in the 2025-26 season?
- F. Kadioglu leads with 39 starts for Brighton across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Brighton use most often?
- Brighton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 36 of their 43 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Brighton goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- B. Verbruggen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 38 matches.
- Which Brighton defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- F. Kadioglu has made the most starts as defender for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 39 matches.
- Which Brighton midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- D. Gomez has made the most starts as midfielder for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 31 matches.
- Which Brighton forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- D. Welbeck has made the most starts as forward for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 28 matches.
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