Brighton XI vs Brentford – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: February 21, 2026

Brighton XI vs Brentford – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Brighton heads to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, looking to end a tough stretch with only one win since December.

Currently in 14th place, Brighton has only earned six points in 2026. Manager Fabian Hürzeler experienced a disappointing 1–0 loss at home against Aston Villa in their last match, leaving the team seven points above the relegation zone. Brighton did win 2–1 in the earlier meeting in November but arrives in West London having not scored in their last two Premier League games.

Brighton Team News

Manager Fabian Hürzeler will have a squad with one long-awaited return but some challenges in central midfield. Solly March might be included in the matchday squad for the first time in 10 months after recovering from a serious knee injury. The manager has encouraged patience as March readjusts to the demands of the Premier League. James Milner is also set to play and could make history with his 654th Premier League appearance. Yasin Ayari, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas will not be available.

Bart Verbruggen will be in goal, backed by a defense led by captain Lewis Dunk, who has recently reaffirmed his commitment to the club despite interest from Nottingham Forest. Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Maxim De Cuyper are expected to fill the full-back roles. In midfield, Pascal Groß will join Carlos Baleba, while Georginio Rutter will take on the creative number ten position. Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh are likely to start on the wings alongside lone striker Danny Welbeck.