Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: match statistics
Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland played against Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League (England). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Stadium of Light. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Sunderland has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Brighton & Hove Albion has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sunderland scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 2.00. Brighton & Hove Albion scores 3.20 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Sunderland's games and 40% of Brighton & Hove Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 80%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Brighton & Hove Albion has the higher season xG average, 2.04 to 1.49 per game. Sunderland takes 13.2 shots per game, while Brighton & Hove Albion takes 19.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sunderland leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Brighton & Hove Albion leads at halftime in 60% and scores 1.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sunderland's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Brighton & Hove Albion, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Brighton are 3rd in the table, while Sunderland are 14th. The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 2 for the hosts. The difference in attacking output is clear: Brighton have scored 16 goals this season, compared with Sunderland's 6, and average 4 goals away from home, while Sunderland average 0.5 at home. The visitors also average 6.5 shots on target per away match, compared with Sunderland's 3.5 at home, and their xG stands at 2.05 versus 1.27, also indicating an advantage in chance quality. Sunderland could, however, exploit gaps in their opponents' defense, as Brighton concede an average of 2 goals away from home and have an xG against of 1.64. Even so, the visitors' edge in chance creation and goal output points to a Brighton win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams regularly create chances: Sunderland’s average xG at home and Brighton’s away are 2.03 and 2.05, respectively, and each team has scored in every match under these conditions. Brighton average 4.0 goals scored away from home but concede 2.0, giving Sunderland a clear chance to find the net. In their last 5 matches, the hosts averaged 1.2 goals and the visitors 3.0, while conceding 1.6 and 1.4 goals, respectively. Caution is warranted because Sunderland kept a clean sheet in 67% of their home matches and Brighton in 50% of their away matches, so the case for both teams to score is not clear-cut. Nevertheless, both teams’ attacking potential and their recent goals conceded point towards BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line was cleared in 100% of the matches analyzed for both teams. Sunderland average 2.03 xG, while Brighton average 2.05 xG, so both teams regularly create scoring chances. In their last five matches, Brighton scored an average of 3.0 goals, while Sunderland conceded 1.6; the hosts scored 1.2 goals per game over the same period. The Over 2.5 goals line has less support, having been cleared in only 20% of Sunderland’s last five matches, compared with 80% of Brighton’s. The 3.30-goal prediction supports a goals bet, but the difference between the teams points to the safer Over 1.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest half-time signal is a draw: Sunderland went into the break level in 4 of their last 5 matches, although they were leading at half-time in 2 of their 3 home games. Brighton have been markedly stronger late on, winning the second half in all 5 of their last matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals and conceding 0.2; Sunderland averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over the same period. The visitors have also won 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 2 of 5 for the hosts, supporting the scenario of a decision after the break. However, the X/2 pick carries risk, as Sunderland have not lost any of their 3 home games and have conceded an average of just 0.33 goals per match.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sunderland | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.55 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sunderland · 2 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 167% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Sunderland · 3.2 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Sunderland · 1 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunderland scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 games).
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sunderland
Over / Under - Brighton & Hove Albion
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 125% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Sunderland · 1.8 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sunderland
Brighton & Hove Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Sunderland | Liga | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 2.82 | ▲ 4.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 51% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 29% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 61% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Sunderland's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Brighton & Hove Albion. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 0:2 Brighton & Hove Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sunderland won 0, Brighton & Hove Albion won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Sunderland score 1.20 goals per game on average and Brighton & Hove Albion 3.20. The Premier League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Sunderland's matches and 40% of Brighton & Hove Albion's.
What form are Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Sunderland have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.