Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: match statistics
Sunderland displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +9 goal difference at their stadium, making them the favorite for this matchup. Brighton performs significantly worse in away fixtures, recording just a 21% win rate and a negative goal difference of -4, while losing half of their matches on the road. The hosts also hold an advantage in efficiency – their shot conversion rate is 14% compared to the visitors' 10%, and Sunderland's average home xG (1.25) is close to Brighton's away xG (1.39). Both teams' recent form has been inconsistent, but Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 36% of their home games, which, coupled with Brighton's weaker offense (averaging 1.14 away goals), gives the hosts a realistic chance for the full three points. I expect a tight match with a slight edge for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home-field advantage.
Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sunderland played Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League (England). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Sunderland: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Brighton & Hove Albion: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sunderland scores 1.03 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.31 and concedes 1.24. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sunderland 45%, Brighton & Hove Albion 62%. Over 2.5: Sunderland 41%, Brighton & Hove Albion 45%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Brighton & Hove Albion has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.13. Sunderland: 9.5 shots per match, Brighton & Hove Albion: 12.8.
Match halves
Sunderland: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.69. Brighton & Hove Albion: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Sunderland: 61-75 (9 goals). Brighton & Hove Albion: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Sunderland displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +9 goal difference at their stadium, making them the favorite for this matchup. Brighton performs significantly worse in away fixtures, recording just a 21% win rate and a negative goal difference of -4, while losing half of their matches on the road. The hosts also hold an advantage in efficiency – their shot conversion rate is 14% compared to the visitors' 10%, and Sunderland's average home xG (1.25) is close to Brighton's away xG (1.39). Both teams' recent form has been inconsistent, but Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 36% of their home games, which, coupled with Brighton's weaker offense (averaging 1.14 away goals), gives the hosts a realistic chance for the full three points. I expect a tight match with a slight edge for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home-field advantage.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sunderland | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Sunderland · 1.2 pts / match - 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 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.03 goals / match - Sunderland · 1.31 goals / match - Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunderland is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Sunderland · 1.24 goals / match - Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunderland scores in 66% of matches (19 of 29 matches), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 matches).
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 76% of matches (22 of 29 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sunderland
Over / Under - Brighton & Hove Albion
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 34%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sunderland
Brighton & Hove Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.21 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 54% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 25% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Previous meeting: Sunderland 0 - 1 - 0 Brighton & Hove Albion. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 0:1 Brighton & Hove Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Sunderland score 1.03 goals per game on average and Brighton & Hove Albion 1.31. The Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Sunderland's matches and 62% 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 2-0-3 (1.20 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.