Match report
Brighton Defeats Sunderland 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Sunderland
0–1
FT
Brighton
Mar 14, 2026
Brighton edged out Sunderland with a solitary goal from Y. Minteh, despite VAR cancelling a potential equalizer for Sunderland. The Seagulls' disciplined defense held firm, while Sunderland struggled to capitalize on their chances, leading to a disappointing result for the home side in the Premier League.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sunderland 0-1 Brighton
- • Y. Minteh scored the only goal for Brighton in the 58th minute
- • VAR cancelled a goal for Sunderland's C. Rigg in the 50th minute
- • Granit Xhaka received a yellow card for Sunderland in the 75th minute
- • Brighton's Y. Minteh also received a yellow card in the 74th minute
Lineups
Sunderland
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 31 M. Ellborg (G)
- 6 L. Geertruida (D)
- 5 D. Ballard (D)
- 15 O. Alderete (D)
- 32 T. Hume (D)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 11 C. Rigg (M)
- 19 H. Diarra (M)
- 27 N. Sadiki (M)
- 7 C. Talbi (M)
- 9 B. Brobbey (F)
Substitutes
- 21 S. Moore
- 3 D. Cirkin
- 50 H. Jones
- 53 J. Whittaker
- 52 J. Jones
- 51 J. Jones
- 13 L. O'Nien
- 18 W. Isidor
- 12 E. Mayenda
Brighton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
- 27 M. Wieffer (D)
- 6 J. P. van Hecke (D)
- 5 L. Dunk (D)
- 24 F. Kadioglu (D)
- 20 J. Milner (M)
- 30 P. Gross (M)
- 25 D. Gomez (M)
- 13 J. Hinshelwood (M)
- 11 Y. Minteh (M)
- 18 D. Welbeck (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Steele
- 34 J. Veltman
- 7 S. March
- 21 O. Boscagli
- 33 M. O'Riley
- 26 Y. Ayari
- 10 G. Rutter
- 29 M. De Cuyper
- 53 H. Howell
Timeline
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50' Sunderland Var · Goal cancelledC. Rigg -
51' Brighton Card · Yellow CardD. GomezFoul
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58' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalY. Minteh -
64' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Ballard · On: L. O'Nien -
74' Brighton Card · Yellow CardY. MintehOff the ball foul
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75' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardGranit XhakaArgument
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76' Brighton subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Minteh · On: Maxim De Cuyper -
78' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Brobbey · On: E. Mayenda -
85' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Talbi · On: Dennis Cirkin -
88' Brighton subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hinshelwood · On: Y. Ayari -
90'+4 Brighton subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Gomez · On: Joël Veltman -
90'+5 Brighton subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Welbeck · On: M. O'Riley
Match Stats
| Stat | Sunderland | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 422 | 471 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 0.90 | 1.68 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 332 | 371 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Brighton took the lead when Y. Minteh scored in the 58th minute, which proved decisive despite Sunderland's efforts to equalize
- ▸ VAR's cancellation of Sunderland's goal attempt in the 50th minute shifted momentum in Brighton's favor