Brighton faces Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, seeking local pride in the M23 derby.
The Seagulls have secured a mid-table position, despite having the most draws in the league this season with 10. Under Manager Fabian Hürzeler, the team is tough to beat at home, having lost just twice in their last 20 Premier League matches at the Amex. A win today would elevate them above Crystal Palace in the standings and provide a confidence boost for the remainder of the season.
Brighton Team News
Hürzeler’s squad sees the return of an important midfielder as Diego Gomez is fit to start after missing recent games. However, Yasin Ayari is sidelined due to a shoulder injury suffered against Everton. Gomez is expected to team up with Carlos Baleba and Pascal Groß in midfield. Groß recently became the first Brighton player to score under four different Premier League managers.
Bart Verbruggen will be in goal, supported by a defense led by captain Lewis Dunk. James Milner could match Gareth Barry’s record of 653 Premier League appearances if he plays. Maxim De Cuyper is likely to continue at left-back. Danny Welbeck will spearhead the attack, supported by Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter. The Seagulls aim to improve on just nine points gained since December.
Brighton Predicted Lineup
Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Gomez, Baleba, Gross; Rutter, Welbeck, Mitoma
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match is set for Sunday, 8 February 2026, at the American Express Stadium, with kick-off at 14:00 GMT.
How to watch Brighton vs Crystal Palace?
In the UK, the match can be watched live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting an hour before kick-off on both television and the Sky Go app.
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