Sunderland
14.03.2026 15:00
0 - 1
Finished
Brighton

Sunderland vs Brighton

Sunderland vs Brighton Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 0
2nd Half
0 - 1
Rigg C. (offside)
49'
51'
Gomez D. (Holding)
58'
Minteh Y.
O'Nien L. Ballard D. (Injury)
64'
74'
Minteh Y. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Xhaka G. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
76'
76'
De Cuyper M. Minteh Y.
Mayenda E. Brobbey B.
78'
Cirkin D. Talbi C.
85'
88'
Ayari Y. Hinshelwood J.
90+4'
Veltman J. Gomez D.
90+5'
O'Riley M. Welbeck D.
4-1-4-1
Formations
4-2-3-1
31
7.1
Ellborg
6
5.9
Geertruida
5
6.8
Ballard
15
6.6
Alderete
32
5.9
Hume
34
6.8
Xhaka
11
6.2
Rigg
19
5.3
Diarra
27
6.7
Sadiki
7
6.0
Talbi
9
6.1
Brobbey
18
6.5
Welbeck
25
6.3
Gomez
13
7.0
Hinshelwood
11
8.3
Minteh
20
6.5
Milner
30
7.6
Gross
27
7.7
Wieffer
6
7.8
van Hecke
5
8.0
Dunk
24
7.3
Kadioglu
1
7.9
Verbruggen
3
Cirkin
12
6.1
Mayenda
13
6.5
O'Nien
18
Isidor
21
Moore
26
Ayari
29
6.3
De Cuyper
33
O'Riley
34
Veltman
7
March

Starting Lineups:

5
Daniel Ballard
6
Lutsharel Geertruida
7
Chemsdine Talbi
9
Brian Brobbey
11
Christopher Rigg
15
Omar Alderete
19
Habib Diarra
27
Noah Sadiki
31
Melker Ellborg (G)
32
Trai Hume
34
Granit Xhaka (C)
1
Bart Verbruggen (G)
5
Lewis Dunk (C)
6
Jan Paul van Hecke
11
Yankuba Minteh
13
Jack Hinshelwood
18
Danny Welbeck
20
James Milner
24
Ferdi Kadioglu
25
Diego Gomez
27
Mats Wieffer
30
Pascal Gross

Substitutes

3
Dennis Cirkin
12
Eliezer Mayenda
13
Luke O'Nien
18
Wilson Isidor
21
Simon Moore (G)
50
Harrison Jones
51
Jenson Jones
52
Jones J.
53
Jack Whittaker
7
Solly March
10
Georginio Rutter
21
Olivier Boscagli
23
Jason Steele (G)
26
Yasin Ayari
29
Maxim De Cuyper
33
Matthew O'Riley
34
Joel Veltman
53
Harry Howell

Coaches:

Regis Le Bris
Fabian Hurzeler

Missing Players:

Bi J. T. (Ankle Injury)
Reinildo Mandava (Knee Injury)
Nordi Mukiele (Calf Injury)
Romaine Mundle (Muscle Injury)
Robin Roefs (Muscle Injury)
Bertrand Traore (Injury)
Kaoru Mitoma (Ankle Injury)
Stefanos Tzimas (Knee Injury)
Adam Webster (Knee Injury)

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

4
Accurate through passes
2
146
Ball possession
154
0
Big chances
4
10
Blocked shots
10
44
Clearances
86
28
Corner kicks
12
13
Crosses
121
80
Duels won
112
0
Errors leading to goal
0
4
Errors leading to shot
4
1.16
Expected assists (xA)
2.8
3.56
Expected goals (xG)
6.72
14
Fouls
24
24
Free kicks
14
6
Goalkeeper saves
6
0.68
Goals prevented
1.44
0
Hit the woodwork
0
10
Interceptions
24
119
Long passes
78
6
Offsides
2
474
Passes
468
196
Passes in final third
191
16
Shots inside the box
18
10
Shots off target
6
16
Shots on target
16
12
Shots outside the box
6
174
Tackles
201
56
Throw ins
18
56
Total shots
48
56
Touches in opposition box
62
1.44
xG on target (xGOT)
2.68
2.68
xGOT faced
1.44
2
Yellow cards
4
1.00
Accurate through passes
1.00
40.00
Ball possession
60.00
0.00
Big chances
1.00
4.00
Blocked shots
3.00
14.00
Clearances
13.00
5.00
Corner kicks
2.00
8.00
Crosses
33.00
17.00
Duels won
27.00
0.00
Errors leading to goal
0.00
2.00
Errors leading to shot
0.00
0.47
Expected assists (xA)
1.26
0.42
Expected goals (xG)
1.25
5.00
Fouls
2.00
2.00
Free kicks
5.00
3.00
Goalkeeper saves
2.00
1.30
Goals prevented
0.19
0.00
Hit the woodwork
0.00
4.00
Interceptions
5.00
50.00
Long passes
29.00
0.00
Offsides
1.00
81.00
Passes
83.00
69.00
Passes in final third
73.00
6.00
Shots inside the box
5.00
1.00
Shots off target
1.00
3.00
Shots on target
3.00
2.00
Shots outside the box
2.00
67.00
Tackles
80.00
9.00
Throw ins
3.00
8.00
Total shots
7.00
18.00
Touches in opposition box
21.00
0.19
xG on target (xGOT)
1.30
1.30
xGOT faced
0.19
1.00
Accurate through passes
0.00
58.00
Ball possession
42.00
0.00
Big chances
0.00
1.00
Blocked shots
2.00
8.00
Clearances
30.00
2.00
Corner kicks
1.00
0.00
Crosses
50.00
23.00
Duels won
29.00
0.00
Errors leading to goal
0.00
0.00
Errors leading to shot
2.00
0.11
Expected assists (xA)
0.14
0.47
Expected goals (xG)
0.43
2.00
Fouls
10.00
10.00
Free kicks
2.00
0.00
Goalkeeper saves
1.00
-0.96
Goals prevented
0.53
0.00
Hit the woodwork
0.00
1.00
Interceptions
7.00
30.00
Long passes
23.00
3.00
Offsides
0.00
77.00
Passes
72.00
62.00
Passes in final third
53.00
2.00
Shots inside the box
4.00
4.00
Shots off target
2.00
1.00
Shots on target
1.00
4.00
Shots outside the box
1.00
50.00
Tackles
56.00
19.00
Throw ins
6.00
6.00
Total shots
5.00
10.00
Touches in opposition box
10.00
0.53
xG on target (xGOT)
0.04
0.04
xGOT faced
0.53
1.00
Yellow cards
2.00
2.00
Accurate through passes
1.00
48.00
Ball possession
52.00
0.00
Big chances
1.00
5.00
Blocked shots
5.00
22.00
Clearances
43.00
7.00
Corner kicks
3.00
5.00
Crosses
38.00
40.00
Duels won
56.00
0.00
Errors leading to goal
0.00
2.00
Errors leading to shot
2.00
0.58
Expected assists (xA)
1.40
0.89
Expected goals (xG)
1.68
7.00
Fouls
12.00
12.00
Free kicks
7.00
3.00
Goalkeeper saves
3.00
0.34
Goals prevented
0.72
0.00
Hit the woodwork
0.00
5.00
Interceptions
12.00
39.00
Long passes
26.00
3.00
Offsides
1.00
79.00
Passes
79.00
65.00
Passes in final third
65.00
8.00
Shots inside the box
9.00
5.00
Shots off target
3.00
4.00
Shots on target
4.00
6.00
Shots outside the box
3.00
57.00
Tackles
65.00
28.00
Throw ins
9.00
14.00
Total shots
12.00
28.00
Touches in opposition box
31.00
0.72
xG on target (xGOT)
1.34
1.34
xGOT faced
0.72
1.00
Yellow cards
2.00

Online Stream (Sunderland - Brighton Text Broadcast)

90+9' Thomas Kirk is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.
90+9' The attendance is 45497.
90+8' Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) tries an acrobatic volley inside the box that disappears way over the bar.
90+7' Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) sends the ball into the penalty area from a throw-in as if it's a corner kick.
90+7' Trai Hume (Sunderland) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.
90+6' Joel Veltman (Brighton) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Thomas Kirk signals. Sunderland will take a free kick.
90+5' Fabian Hurzeler has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Matt O'Riley (Brighton) replacing Danny Welbeck.
90+4' The referee allows time for a substitution. Diego Gomez will be replaced by Joel Veltman (Brighton).
90+3' Sunderland enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
90' There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.
88' The game is interrupted as Habib Diarra (Sunderland) is flagged offside.
88' Fabian Hurzeler has decided to make a change. Yasin Ayari (Brighton) replaces Jack Hinshelwood.
86' 13:12 – the total goal attempt statistics. Shots on target – 4:4.
85' That's the end of the game for Chemsdine Talbi, who is replaced by Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).
84' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it. The ball goes out of play and Brighton will have a goal kick.
82' Omar Alderete (Sunderland) starts his run too early and the referee blows for offside.
81' Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
81' The resulting corner from Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
80' Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The ball is out of play. Sunderland win a corner kick.
79' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) takes the free kick from the edge of the box but the defensive wall makes the block.
78' That will be all from Brian Brobbey who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland).
77' Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Thomas Kirk no option but to blow his whistle. Sunderland are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
77' Trai Hume (Sunderland) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
76' Here comes a substitution. Yankuba Minteh is given a rest as he is replaced by Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton).
76' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) is shown a deserved yellow card for saying too much to the referee.
75' Poor challenge! Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) is penalised for tripping and Thomas Kirk blows his whistle. Sunderland have a free kick.
75' The free kick is delivered by Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
74' The referee is firm and issues Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) a deserved yellow card.
74' A header by Omar Alderete (Sunderland) from very close range goes towards the right-hand post, but doesn't get past Bart Verbruggen, who makes a brilliant save.
68' Mats Wieffer plays a pass to Diego Gomez (Brighton), but he fails to get a decent shot away from inside the box and the ball goes high over the bar.
66' The opposition give Trai Hume (Sunderland) far too much space and he has a go from long range, but the goal isn't threatened as the ball goes well wide of the left post.
64' Daniel Ballard is being substituted because of an injury. Regis Le Bris sends Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) on the pitch.
63' Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
63' What a poor attempt! Habib Diarra (Sunderland) drives another shot towards goal - this time from further out, but it couldn't have been worse if he had shot blindfolded. The ball goes into the stands.
61' A dangerous looking corner kick from Trai Hume (Sunderland) is cleared to safety by the defence.
58' GOAL! Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) threads the eye of the needle and scores from an almost impossible angle from close in!
58' Pascal Gross (Brighton) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
58' Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
54' Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety.
53' Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) unleashes a shot towards the goal, but his effort isn't precise at all and it flies high over the bar.
51' This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Diego Gomez (Brighton) was quite harsh and Thomas Kirk didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
50' The goal by Sunderland is DISALLOWED on the advice of the video assistant referee due to an offside.
50' The Sunderland players halt their celebrations as referee Thomas Kirk makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
49' Goal! Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beats the goalkeeper with a shot inside the left post. He makes it 1:0.
46' Referee Thomas Kirk blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+3' The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2' Lewis Dunk (Brighton) sends a long ball in, but Melker Ellborg comfortably gathers the ball.
45' 2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) works the corner short.
45' The resulting corner from Trai Hume (Sunderland) is cleared by the opposition's defence. The ball goes out for a corner. Sunderland can continue in their attacking effort.
43' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.
42' Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland) jinks his way past multiple challenges and fires the ball from the edge of the box to the right side of the goal, but Bart Verbruggen shows his agility and makes a save. The referee signals a corner kick to Sunderland.
41' Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) cushions the ball on his chest then hits a first-time volley well wide of the left post from inside the box.
39' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
38' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear.
36' Danny Welbeck (Brighton) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
35' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) produces a brilliant low pass into the box, where Chemsdine Talbi is already waiting. He attempts to dribble past the defence, but one of the defenders does well to dispossess him.
33' Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton) serves up a nice cross, but Melker Ellborg punches the ball away.
32' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) tackles a bit over-zealously and Thomas Kirk blows for a foul. Brighton are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
31' Total attempts – 5:7. The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 2:3.
30' Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.
29' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) sends a superb lead pass into the penalty area and finds Christopher Rigg, who fails to shoot.
29' Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
27' The game is interrupted now, Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
26' Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) gets to the ball from the resulting corner and tries his luck with a shot, but one of the defenders steps in to block the effort.
26' Pascal Gross (Brighton) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
26' Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. Brighton have been awarded a corner kick.
25' Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads low towards the middle of the goal, but Melker Ellborg shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
23' Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
23' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) whips the ball into the box and Brian Brobbey takes a perfect touch to control it, but one of the defenders does well to intercept.
22' Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
20' Omar Alderete (Sunderland) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Habib Diarra, but he can't get on the end of the pass.
19' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
17' Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) attempts to find Jack Hinshelwood, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
17' Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton) is first to the rebound but his shot is blocked. Wow, what an escape there for the opposition.
17' Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared.
16' Omar Alderete (Sunderland) had a good opportunity from long range. His shot was directed towards the bottom right corner, but Bart Verbruggen was alert and made a comfortable save.
16' The ball possession at the moment is 39:61.
15' Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) sprays a pass out to Danny Welbeck, but he can't beat his man to get to the ball.
13' Danny Welbeck (Brighton) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety.
12' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick strike towards the bottom right corner that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a goal-line clearance.
10' What an opportunity that was! The ball rebounded out to Pascal Gross (Brighton), whose shot from the edge of the box goes a whisker wide of the right post.
10' Pascal Gross (Brighton) prepares to take a corner kick.
9' Melker Ellborg was forced into action to thwart Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the bottom left corner but couldn't beat the keeper.
9' Danny Welbeck (Brighton) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
8' The resulting corner comes to nothing as Trai Hume (Sunderland) sends it out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brighton.
7' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Sunderland.
5' Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
5' Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Sunderland force a corner. They send men into the box.
4' Sunderland control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
2' Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.
1' The first half has started.
The players are out at last! Brighton will take the kick-off.
The referee of today's match will be Thomas Kirk.
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