Brighton meets Arsenal at the American Express Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in a high-stakes Premier League fixture that pits an unblemished league leader against an attack-minded home side. According to the Premier League schedule, kickoff is set for 16:00 CEST in Spain, 15:00 in England, and 10:00 Eastern Time in the United States.
How to Watch Brighton vs. Arsenal Live on TV and Streaming
Fans around the globe can access live coverage of the fixture across multiple broadcast networks and digital platforms, according to international sports listings. In the United States, viewers can watch the match in Spanish on Telemundo or via USA Network, with streaming available through platforms like Fubo’s Latino pack and DirecTV’s MiEspañol package. In South America, the game broadcasts live on ESPN on television and streams via Disney+. Viewers in Mexico can stream the match through HBO Max and Prime Video, while fans watching from Spain can tune in directly via DAZN.
Team Form and Recent Results
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta brings his squad to the south coast as the undisputed Premier League leader, boasting a flawless domestic start. The Gunners enter this matchday following a 2-0 victory against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, maintaining a stretch that includes a 4-2 EFL Cup win over Ipswich and a triumph away to Napoli in Italy. Arsenal has conceded just three goals across their first seven matches in all competitions, establishing the division’s toughest defensive unit.
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler leads his team into fifth place in the league table following a resounding 5-0 away victory against Coventry City. The Seagulls added to their momentum by staging a dramatic two-goal comeback to defeat Manchester United 3-2 in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford. Despite scoring 13 goals in their opening four Premier League fixtures, Brighton’s defensive record includes a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea earlier in the campaign.
Squad Injuries and Expected Lineups
Both managers face significant roster challenges due to a mounting list of injuries. Arsenal will be without defenders William Saliba and Ben White, while Jurrien Timber remains doubtful with fitness concerns. Arteta is expected to lean on a backline featuring Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Ezri Konsa, and Jurrien Timber, behind a midfield anchored by Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard.
Brighton’s medical room is heavily populated, with Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, and Mats Wieffer among the confirmed absentees. Hürzeler is projected to deploy Bart Verbruggen in goal, supported defensively by Lewis Dunk, Olivier Boscagli, Luka Vuskovic, and Ferdi Kadioglu, while Pascal Gross and Diego Gómez dictate play in central midfield.
Historical Head-to-Head Record
Recent history favors the visitors ahead of Saturday’s clash. The most recent meeting between the two clubs took place in March 2026, when Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the American Express Community Stadium. Arsenal has claimed victories in three of their last four visits to Brighton, with the remaining fixture ending in a 1-1 draw.
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