Match report

Brighton and Sunderland Draw 0-0 in Premier League Clash

Brighton
Brighton
0–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Dec 20, 2025

Brighton managed to hold off Sunderland's determined attack in a hard-fought Premier League match that ended in a goalless draw. Both teams showcased defensive resilience, with Brighton receiving two early yellow cards but ultimately maintaining their composure throughout the 90 minutes.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton vs Sunderland: Final score 0-0.
  • • Brighton players B. Gruda and D. Coppola received yellow cards in the first half.
  • • Sunderland's D. Ballard and E. Le Fee were cautioned late in the game.
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred from both teams, including Brighton’s Mats Wieffer coming on for Joël Veltman.

Lineups

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 27 M. Wieffer (D)
  • 42 D. Coppola (D)
  • 21 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 24 F. Kadioglu (D)
  • 26 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 13 J. Hinshelwood (M)
  • 11 Y. Minteh (M)
  • 8 B. Gruda (M)
  • 29 M. De Cuyper (M)
  • 10 G. Rutter (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Steele
  • 14 T. Watson
  • 19 C. Kostoulas
  • 20 J. Milner
  • 22 K. Mitoma
  • 34 J. Veltman
  • 49 J. Knight
  • 54 F. Simmonds
  • 58 N. Oriola

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 20 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 5 D. Ballard (D)
  • 15 O. Alderete (D)
  • 32 T. Hume (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 6 L. Geertruida (M)
  • 11 C. Rigg (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fee (M)
  • 24 S. Adingra (M)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Patterson
  • 3 D. Cirkin
  • 4 D. Neil
  • 12 E. Mayenda
  • 18 W. Isidor
  • 14 R. Mundle
  • 33 L. F. Hjelde
  • 50 H. Jones
  • 19 H. Diarra

Timeline

  1. Brighton
    19' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    B. Gruda

    Foul

  2. Brighton
    34' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Coppola

    Foul

  3. Brighton
    46' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mats Wieffer · On: Joël Veltman
  4. Sunderland
    63' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Adingra · On: R. Mundle
  5. Sunderland
    64' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Rigg · On: H. Diarra
  6. Brighton
    71' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Minteh · On: C. Kostoulas
  7. Brighton
    71' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Hinshelwood · On: J. Milner
  8. Sunderland
    72' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Isidor
  9. Sunderland
    79' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ballard

    Foul

  10. Sunderland
    86' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    E. Le Fee

    Foul

  11. Brighton
    87' Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Gruda · On: T. Watson

Match Stats

Stat Brighton Sunderland
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 14
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 441 334
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.13 1.38
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 364 255
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton's early yellow cards to B. Gruda and D. Coppola at 19' and 34' respectively set a cautionary tone, potentially affecting their offensive play.
  • ▸ Sunderland introduced S. Adingra and C. Rigg in quick succession during the second half, aiming to break through Brighton’s defensive line.