Brighton vs Arsenal lineups are confirmed for their Premier League Matchweek 5 meeting at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Pascal Groß captains Brighton, while Martin Ødegaard leads an Arsenal side featuring Jurrien Timber and Bruno Guimarães.
Brighton vs Arsenal official lineups show both teams in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Charalampos Kostoulas and Kai Havertz starting up front. The game kicks off at 5:00 PM East Africa Time. Below are the complete starting XIs, substitutes and the selection decisions that matter before kick-off.
Brighton vs Arsenal Match Details
| Fixture | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 • Matchweek 5 |
| Date | Saturday, 19 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 5:00 PM EAT (3:00 PM BST) |
| Venue | Amex Stadium, Brighton |
| Managers | Fabian Hürzeler / Mikel Arteta |
| Formations | Brighton 4-2-3-1 / Arsenal 4-2-3-1 |
| Status | Confirmed starting XIs and substitute benches |
Brighton came into the fixture after a 5-0 league win at Coventry and a 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over Manchester United. Arsenal arrived with four league wins from four; their last Premier League outing ended 2-0 at Sunderland. The full form guide and H2H belong in our separate preview rather than being repeated here.
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Official Brighton Starting XI vs Arsenal
Fabian Hürzeler names Bart Verbruggen in goal, with Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Luka Vušković, Pascal Struijk and Olivier Boscagli across the back. Chema Andrés and Yasin Ayari sit behind Diego Gómez, captain Pascal Groß and Maxim De Cuyper, with Kostoulas leading the attack.
| No. | Brighton starting XI |
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen (GK) |
| 24 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu |
| 44 | Luka Vušković |
| 4 | Pascal Struijk |
| 21 | Olivier Boscagli |
| 14 | Chema Andrés |
| 26 | Yasin Ayari |
| 25 | Diego Gómez |
| 13 | Pascal Groß (C) |
| 29 | Maxim De Cuyper |
| 19 | Charalampos Kostoulas |
Brighton substitutes
Jason Steele (GK), Costinha, Promise David, Jaouen Hadjam, Matt O’Riley, Ibrahim Osman, Georginio Rutter, Michael Svoboda and Malick Yalcouyé.
De Cuyper starts after scoring Brighton’s League Cup winner at Old Trafford. Rutter and Yalcouyé provide attacking options from the bench, while Groß wears the captain’s armband.
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Official Arsenal Starting XI vs Brighton
David Raya returns in goal for Arsenal, with Timber, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori in defence. Declan Rice partners Bruno Guimarães in midfield; Bukayo Saka, Ødegaard and Christos Tzolis play behind Havertz.
| No. | Arsenal starting XI |
| 1 | David Raya (GK) |
| 12 | Jurrien Timber |
| 15 | Ezri Konsa |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhães |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori |
| 41 | Declan Rice |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaard (C) |
| 17 | Christos Tzolis |
| 29 | Kai Havertz |
Arsenal substitutes
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK), Max Dowman, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyökeres, Piero Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino and Martín Zubimendi.
Guimarães earns a start after scoring at Sunderland, and Timber returns to the XI. Gyökeres, Eze and Madueke are available from the bench rather than starting this Premier League fixture.
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Lineup Changes, Injuries and Tactical Shape
Arsenal’s back four includes Timber and Konsa, with William Saliba absent because of a back injury. Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera are also unavailable; Hincapié is fit enough for a place among the substitutes. The confirmed selection leaves Rice and Guimarães as the central midfield pair, with Ødegaard in the No. 10 role.
Brighton’s selection places Chema Andrés alongside Ayari and moves Groß into the attacking midfield line. The Seagulls have Rutter, Yalcouyé and Osman among their options if Hürzeler changes the front line. Both teams are listed in the same formation, but their available substitutes give them different ways to adjust.
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Live Score, Match Stats and Lineups FAQs
The starting XIs above are the confirmed matchday record. For the changing Brighton vs Arsenal live score, goals, cards and substitutions, use the SP Score live match service. The blog keeps the team sheets and editorial context; the score service carries the match events.
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Brighton vs Arsenal lineups FAQs
What is Arsenal’s starting lineup against Brighton?
Arsenal start Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimarães; Saka, Ødegaard, Tzolis; Havertz.
Why is William Saliba not playing against Brighton?
Saliba is absent from Arsenal’s matchday squad with a back injury.
Does Viktor Gyökeres start for Arsenal?
No. Gyökeres is among Arsenal’s nine substitutes; Havertz starts up front.
Who captains Brighton against Arsenal?
Pascal Groß captains Brighton. Martin Ødegaard wears the armband for Arsenal.
What time is Brighton vs Arsenal in Kenya?
The Premier League fixture kicks off at 5:00 PM EAT on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
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Conclusion
Brighton vs Arsenal lineups confirm Verbruggen and Kostoulas in Brighton’s XI and Raya, Saka, Ødegaard and Havertz starting for Arsenal. Both managers use a 4-2-3-1, with Groß and Ødegaard captaining their respective teams. These team sheets remain the matchday reference even after the score and league positions change.
