Brighton faces Burnley on Saturday, seeking their first win in seven matches.
The Seagulls have struggled lately, alternating between draws and losses. Coach Fabian Hürzeler aims to boost their European hopes. Despite being strong at home, Brighton has had difficulty finishing games at the Amex lately. This New Year’s match is a key chance to turn their season around.
Brighton team news
Hürzeler is dealing with several absences. Carlos Baleba is away for the Africa Cup of Nations, and midfielder Mats Wieffer is out with a toe injury. Yankuba Minteh remains uncertain after a thigh injury against West Ham, but a recent scan showed it was only a dead leg, so he might still play. Kaoru Mitoma could also start after a strong performance on Tuesday night.
In defense, Jan Paul van Hecke and Lewis Dunk are set to start. Recently, van Hecke has proven to be a goal threat, scoring twice in the last six matches. Joël Veltman and Ferdi Kadıoğlu are expected to take the full-back positions. In midfield, Jack Hinshelwood is likely to replace James Milner for more energy. Danny Welbeck will lead the attack despite missing a penalty recently.
Brighton predicted lineup
Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadıoğlu; Ayari, Hinshelwood; Gruda, Gómez, De Cuyper; Welbeck
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match takes place at the American Express Stadium on Saturday, 3 January 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Brighton vs Burnley?
This match will not be shown live in the UK due to the Saturday 15:00 blackout rule. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day at 22:30 GMT.
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