The upcoming meeting between Sunderland and Brighton takes place at Stadium of Light on 14 March 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England Premier League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Sunderland aim for structural stability in their setup.
Brighton usually adopt an attacking approach.
Sunderland show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Also, Brighton have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
There is little difference in Brighton's performance across venues.
Sunderland have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Similarly, Brighton are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
There is little difference in Brighton's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Sunderland are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
In contrast, Brighton's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Only small differences appear in Brighton's match tempo home versus away.
Sunderland have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Similarly, Brighton continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Brighton attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
