WITB · EPL RESEARCH LAB
Brighton BY THE NUMBERS
- League position
- 5
- Record
- 2-1-1
- Goal difference
- +8
- Points
- 7
Attacking Output
Last 4 games
Goals scored
3.25Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueShots on target
6Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Brighton's Expected goals (xG) over its last 4 games (2.3 per game) ranks 1st of 20 in the league.
- Brighton's Goals scored over its last 4 games (3.3 per game) ranks 1st of 20 in the league.
- Brighton has taken 7 points from its last 4 games (W-D-L-W), 1.75 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Brighton's numbers.
Balanced schedule
12Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
2Brighton went 0-1-1 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
2Brighton went 2-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Leeds · 3rd · vs · D 1-1Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · at · W 5-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Expected goals (xG)Last 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game2.53Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0.91 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game2.39Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Leeds
1.45 · Rank 12 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game1.26Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Chelsea
1.71 · Rank 7 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game3.19Expected goals (xG)
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
0.78 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Expected goals (xG)
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goals scoredLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game5Goals scored
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game1Goals scored
Opponent strength
Leeds
1.75 · Rank 6 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game3Goals scored
Opponent strength
Chelsea
2.50 · Rank 2 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game4Goals scored
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
0.33 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Goals scored
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Shots on targetLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game7Shots on target
Opponent strength
Coventry City
3.25 · Rank 17 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game5Shots on target
Opponent strength
Leeds
4 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game6Shots on target
Opponent strength
Chelsea
6 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game6Shots on target
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
1.50 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Shots on target
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Finishing Quality
Last 4 games
Goals minus xG
0.91Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueNon-penalty xG
2.15Ranks 1 of 20 in the leaguexG on target (xGOT)
2.77Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Brighton's Goals minus xG over its last 4 games (0.9 per game) ranks 1st of 20 in the league.
- Brighton's Non-penalty xG over its last 4 games (2.2 per game) ranks 1st of 20 in the league.
- Brighton has taken 7 points from its last 4 games (W-D-L-W), 1.75 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Brighton's numbers.
Balanced schedule
12Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
2Brighton went 0-1-1 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
2Brighton went 2-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Leeds · 3rd · vs · D 1-1Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · at · W 5-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Goals minus xGLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
-0.91 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Leeds
0.30 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Chelsea
0.79 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
-0.45 · Rank 17 / 20Season rank in Goals minus xG
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Non-penalty xGLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game1.74Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0.91 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game2.39Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Leeds
1.45 · Rank 10 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game1.26Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Chelsea
1.71 · Rank 5 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game3.19Non-penalty xG
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
0.78 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Non-penalty xG
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
xG on target (xGOT)Last 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game4.11xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.27 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game1.32xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Leeds
1.62 · Rank 7 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game2.15xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Chelsea
1.57 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game3.49xG on target (xGOT)
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
0.42 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in xG on target (xGOT)
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Defensive Solidity
Last 4 games
Expected goals against (xGA)
1.81Ranks 17 of 20 in the leagueGoals conceded
1.25Ranks 7 of 20 in the leaguexG prevented
0.65Ranks 12 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Brighton's Expected goals against (xGA) over its last 4 games (1.8 per game) ranks 17th of 20 in the league.
- Brighton's Goals conceded over its last 4 games (1.3 per game) ranks 7th of 20 in the league.
- Brighton has taken 7 points from its last 4 games (W-D-L-W), 1.75 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Brighton's numbers.
Balanced schedule
12Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
2Brighton went 0-1-1 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
2Brighton went 2-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Leeds · 3rd · vs · D 1-1Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · at · W 5-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Expected goals against (xGA)Last 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game1.50Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.77 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game2.04Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Leeds
1.45 · Rank 10 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game3.36Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Chelsea
1.61 · Rank 13 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game0.33Expected goals against (xGA)
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
1.85 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Expected goals against (xGA)
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goals concededLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game0Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Coventry City
2.50 · Rank 17 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game1Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Leeds
0.75 · Rank 4 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game4Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Chelsea
2.25 · Rank 14 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game0Goals conceded
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
2.33 · Rank 15 / 20Season rank in Goals conceded
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
xG preventedLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0.21 · Rank 5 / 16Season rank in xG prevented
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game0.65xG prevented
Opponent strength
Leeds
0.32 · Rank 9 / 16Season rank in xG prevented
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Comparable opponent evidence is not available for this category.
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
0.24 · Rank 6 / 16Season rank in xG prevented
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Chance Creation
Last 4 games
Total shots
19.50Ranks 2 of 20 in the leagueKey passes
13Ranks 2 of 20 in the leagueBig chances created
4.75Ranks 1 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Brighton's Total shots over its last 4 games (19.5 per game) ranks 2nd of 20 in the league.
- Brighton's Key passes over its last 4 games (13 per game) ranks 2nd of 20 in the league.
- Brighton has taken 7 points from its last 4 games (W-D-L-W), 1.75 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Brighton's numbers.
Balanced schedule
12Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
2Brighton went 0-1-1 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
2Brighton went 2-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Leeds · 3rd · vs · D 1-1Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · at · W 5-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
Total shotsLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game22Total shots
Opponent strength
Coventry City
10.25 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Total shots
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game20Total shots
Opponent strength
Leeds
12 · Rank 14 / 20Season rank in Total shots
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game15Total shots
Opponent strength
Chelsea
15 · Rank 5 / 20Season rank in Total shots
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game21Total shots
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
8.25 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Total shots
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Key passesLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game15Key passes
Opponent strength
Coventry City
8 · Rank 16 / 20Season rank in Key passes
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game14Key passes
Opponent strength
Leeds
7.25 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Key passes
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game8Key passes
Opponent strength
Chelsea
12 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Key passes
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game15Key passes
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
6.25 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Key passes
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Big chances createdLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game4Big chances created
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.50 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game4Big chances created
Opponent strength
Leeds
3 · Rank 9 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game5Big chances created
Opponent strength
Chelsea
3.25 · Rank 5 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game6Big chances created
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
1 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Big chances created
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Physical Battle
Last 4 games
Tackles
12Ranks 18 of 20 in the leagueInterceptions
5.75Ranks 16 of 20 in the leagueDuels won
45.50Ranks 14 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Brighton's Tackles over its last 4 games (12 per game) ranks 18th of 20 in the league.
- Brighton's Interceptions over its last 4 games (5.8 per game) ranks 16th of 20 in the league.
- Brighton has taken 7 points from its last 4 games (W-D-L-W), 1.75 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Brighton's numbers.
Balanced schedule
12Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
2Brighton went 0-1-1 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
2Brighton went 2-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Leeds · 3rd · vs · D 1-1Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · at · W 5-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
TacklesLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game10Tackles
Opponent strength
Coventry City
8.25 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Tackles
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game8Tackles
Opponent strength
Leeds
18.25 · Rank 4 / 20Season rank in Tackles
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game9Tackles
Opponent strength
Chelsea
14.50 · Rank 12 / 20Season rank in Tackles
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game21Tackles
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
15.75 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in Tackles
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
InterceptionsLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game3Interceptions
Opponent strength
Coventry City
8.50 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game5Interceptions
Opponent strength
Leeds
10.75 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game5Interceptions
Opponent strength
Chelsea
9 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game10Interceptions
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
5.50 · Rank 17 / 20Season rank in Interceptions
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Duels wonLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game41Duels won
Opponent strength
Coventry City
43 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Duels won
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game54Duels won
Opponent strength
Leeds
60.25 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Duels won
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game36Duels won
Opponent strength
Chelsea
48.50 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Duels won
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game51Duels won
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
42.50 · Rank 19 / 20Season rank in Duels won
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Goalkeeping
Last 4 games
Saves
2.50Ranks 12 of 20 in the leagueClean sheet rate
50Ranks 2 of 20 in the leagueSave percentage
58.80Ranks 14 of 20 in the leagueWhat the numbers show
- Brighton's Saves over its last 4 games (2.5 per game) ranks 12th of 20 in the league.
- Brighton's Clean sheet rate over its last 4 games (50 per game) ranks 2nd of 20 in the league.
- Brighton has taken 7 points from its last 4 games (W-D-L-W), 1.75 points per game over that stretch.
Real numbers only - computed from actual recorded games, not a prediction or AI-generated analysis.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
Who they've done it against
The opponent matters. Explore the context behind Brighton's numbers.
Balanced schedule
12Average league position of the last 4 opponents facedTop-half opponents
2Brighton went 0-1-1 (W-D-L) against themBottom-half opponents
2Brighton went 2-0-0 (W-D-L) against themToughest opponent faced
Leeds · 3rd · vs · D 1-1Easiest opponent faced
Coventry City · 20th · at · W 5-0Table positions are the current, real standings - not adjusted for when each game was actually played.
SavesLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this game6Saves
Opponent strength
Coventry City
1.75 · Rank 18 / 20Season rank in Saves
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this game3Saves
Opponent strength
Leeds
3.75 · Rank 3 / 20Season rank in Saves
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this game1Saves
Opponent strength
Chelsea
4.75 · Rank 1 / 20Season rank in Saves
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this game0Saves
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
3.25 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in Saves
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Clean sheet rateLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Leeds
25 · Rank 5 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Chelsea
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
0 · Rank 11 / 20Season rank in Clean sheet rate
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.
Save percentageLast 4 games · opponent strength is their season-long league rank in this category
Opponent / result
at Coventry City
W 5–02026-09-13Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Coventry City
36.80 · Rank 20 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
Opponent / result
vs Leeds
D 1–12026-09-05Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Leeds
88.20 · Rank 2 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
Opponent / result
at Chelsea
L 3–42026-08-30Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Chelsea
73.10 · Rank 8 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
Opponent / result
vs Aston Villa
W 4–02026-08-23Brighton in this gameNot reportedThis provider match log didn’t include this stat
Opponent strength
Aston Villa
68.40 · Rank 10 / 20Season rank in Save percentage
The comparison describes the opponent's season-long record in this specific category. It does not adjust for injuries or establish how strong that unit was on this exact matchday.