This Sunderland vs Brighton match report starts with a red card that did not change the result: Brighton won 2-0 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 10 October despite playing the last 33 minutes with ten men. Maxim De Cuyper scored on 53 minutes, Pascal Struijk was sent off on 57, and substitute Jaouen Hadjam added a second in stoppage time. The win takes Brighton to third in the Premier League. All figures below come from API-Football and were pulled on 11 October 2026, before Sunday’s games. Our live scores page tracks the rest of the weekend.
What does the Sunderland vs Brighton match report show?
The Sunderland vs Brighton match report is a result that does not match the possession figures: Brighton won 2-0 with only 38% of the ball. In addition, the game kicked off at 3pm Irish time at the Stadium of Light with Thomas Bramall as referee, and it was a Gameweek 6 fixture. Meanwhile, it was goalless at half-time.
Brighton’s expected goals figure was 1.14 against 0.68 for Sunderland, so the visitors had the better chances even with fewer passes. In other words, Sunderland controlled the game without creating much. API-Football’s percentages are an estimate and not a promise of any result, but our pre-match data had leaned towards a Brighton win or a draw.
Who scored in Sunderland vs Brighton?
Maxim De Cuyper gave Brighton the lead on 53 minutes, with Pascal Groß credited with the assist. Brighton then lost Pascal Struijk, who was sent off on 57 minutes after a VAR review confirmed a card upgrade at 56. So Sunderland had a man advantage and more than half an hour to find an equaliser.
They did not find one. Instead, Brighton made it 2-0 in the third minute of stoppage time, when Jaouen Hadjam scored from a Georginio Rutter assist. Hadjam and Rutter had both come on at 88 minutes, replacing Diego Gómez and Yasin Ayari. As a result, the two substitutes combined for the goal within five minutes of arriving.
How did the teams line up in Sunderland vs Brighton?
Sunderland, managed by R. Le Bris according to API-Football, started in a 4-2-3-1 shape. Also, the starting XI, in the order the API lists it, was R. Roefs, T. Hume, N. Mukiele, K. Danso, Reinildo, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Meunier, E. Le Fée, N. Angulo and W. Isidor. Malick Fofana replaced Meunier on 34 minutes, and Dayann Methalie and Djiamgone Jocelin Ta Bi replaced Reinildo and Angulo on 73. Juan Riquelme Angulo replaced Le Fée on 81.
Brighton, managed by F. Hürzeler, also used a 4-2-3-1. Furthermore, their starting XI was B. Verbruggen, F. Kadıoğlu, L. Vušković, P. Struijk, O. Boscagli, José María Andrés Baixauli, P. Groß, D. Gómez, Y. Ayari, M. De Cuyper and C. Kostoulas. After the red card, Lewis Dunk replaced Charalampos Kostoulas on 60 minutes. Costinha and Malick Yalcouyé then replaced Boscagli and De Cuyper on 68.
What did the match stats show?
Sunderland had 62% of possession and completed 388 of 501 passes, against 208 of 309 for Brighton. They took 12 shots but only three were on target, and eight of the 12 came from outside the box. They also won seven corners to Brighton’s five.
Brighton took 13 shots, four on target, with six from inside the box. Then their goalkeeper made three saves and Sunderland’s made two. Sunderland had no bookings and committed eight fouls, while Brighton committed 12 and had one yellow card, for Olivier Boscagli on 36, as well as Struijk’s red.
What does the result mean for the Premier League table?
Brighton are third on 13 points from six games, with four wins, one draw and one defeat. They have scored 18 and conceded five, so their goal difference is +13, the best in the division at the time of writing. As a result, they sit two points behind Arsenal and Manchester City.
Sunderland are 16th on 4 points from six games, with one win, one draw and four defeats. They have scored six and conceded 12, for a goal difference of -6, which leaves them only a point clear of the bottom three. Struijk’s red card is the main question for Brighton, because we have not verified any suspension details, so check the club’s official channels.
What else should punters know about Sunderland vs Brighton?
The quick answers below cover the basics. You can also read our pre-match prediction and our Chelsea vs Bournemouth report for more from the same round.
What was the final score in Sunderland vs Brighton?
Brighton won 2-0 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 10 October 2026, with both goals coming after half-time.
Who scored in Sunderland vs Brighton?
Maxim De Cuyper and Jaouen Hadjam scored for Brighton. Pascal Struijk was sent off for Brighton on 57 minutes.
Where are Brighton in the Premier League table?
After the win Brighton are third on 13 points from six games, with a goal difference of +13.
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