Brighton host in-form Arsenal in Premier League matchday five test
Brighton welcome Arsenal to the Amex Stadium on 19 September for a Premier League fixture that pits a solid home side against a visiting team in perfect recent form.
Brighton have won three of their last five matches, drawing one and losing one, a record that reflects a team capable of taking points from most opponents this season.
Arsenal's unbeaten run
Arsenal arrive having won all five of their last five outings, a run that has put them clearly ahead of Brighton in terms of recent results heading into this meeting.
History also favours the visitors in this fixture. Arsenal won the last three meetings between the sides, including a 1-0 victory at the Amex in March and a 2-1 win at their own ground in December, while a League Cup meeting in October also ended in an Arsenal win.
What is at stake
The two earlier meetings in this fixture list, in January and August 2025, both ended level, showing that Brighton have been capable of matching Arsenal when form allows.
With Arsenal seeking a sixth consecutive win and Brighton looking to build on their own encouraging recent form, matchday five offers both sides a chance to make an early statement in the Premier League table.