Match report
Arsenal Defeats Brighton 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Brighton
0–1
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Arsenal
Mar 4, 2026
Arsenal secured a narrow but significant 1-0 victory over Brighton in a tense Premier League encounter. The match was defined by Bukayo Saka's early goal, which proved decisive as Arsenal held on for the win despite Brighton's efforts to equalize.
Key Facts
- • Bukayo Saka scored the match-winning goal for Arsenal in the 9th minute.
- • Jurrien Timber provided the assist for Saka’s goal.
- • Carlos Mosquera received a yellow card for Arsenal in the 11th minute.
- • Danielle Gomez and Olivier Boscagli both received yellow cards for Brighton in the second half.
- • Arsenal made multiple substitutions to maintain their lead, including Victor Gyökeres, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martín Zubimendi.
Lineups
Brighton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Bart Verbruggen (G)
- 27 Mats Wieffer (D)
- 6 Jan Paul van Hecke (D)
- 21 Olivier Boscagli (D)
- 24 Ferdi Kadıoğlu (D)
- 17 Carlos Baleba (M)
- 30 Pascal Groß (M)
- 25 Diego Gómez (M)
- 13 Jack Hinshelwood (M)
- 22 Kaoru Mitoma (M)
- 10 Georginio Rutter (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Yankuba Minteh
- 18 Danny Welbeck
- 23 Jason Steele
- 34 Joël Veltman
- 29 Maxim De Cuyper
- 20 James Milner
- 33 Matt O'Riley
- 26 Yasin Ayari
- 53 Harry Howell
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 12 Jurriën Timber (D)
- 3 Cristhian Mosquera (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 5 Piero Hincapié (D)
- 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 41 Declan Rice (M)
- 7 Bukayo Saka (M)
- 10 Eberechi Eze (M)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
- 14 Viktor Gyökeres (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Kai Havertz
- 19 Leandro Trossard
- 33 Riccardo Calafiori
- 13 Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 49 Myles Lewis-Skelly
- 16 Christian Nørgaard
- 20 Noni Madueke
- 56 Max Dowman
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
Timeline
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9' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalB. Saka · Assist: Jurriën Timber
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11' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardC. Mosquera
Tripping
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46' Brighton subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Mitoma · On: Y. Minteh
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52' Brighton Card · Yellow CardD. Gomez
Holding
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59' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Gyökeres · On: K. Havertz
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60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard
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64' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Mosquera · On: R. Calafiori
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69' Brighton subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hinshelwood · On: D. Welbeck
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77' Brighton subst · Substitution 3Off: Mats Wieffer · On: Joël Veltman
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78' Brighton subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Baleba · On: Y. Ayari
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78' Brighton subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Gomez · On: H. Howell
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80' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: C. Norgaard
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80' Brighton Card · Yellow CardOlivier Boscagli
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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82' Brighton Card · Yellow CardF. Kadioglu
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+4 Brighton Card · Yellow CardY. Ayari
Holding
Match Stats
| Stat | Brighton | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 71% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 463 | 319 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | 0.71 | 0.44 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 381 | 226 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arsenal took an early lead through Bukayo Saka's goal, which shifted the momentum in their favor and helped them secure a narrow victory.
- ▸ Brighton's inability to capitalize on their possession and create clear-cut chances was a critical turning point that allowed Arsenal to maintain their lead.