Brighton & Hove Albion

vs

Sunderland

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A midwinter Premier League fixture sees Brighton & Hove Albion hosting Sunderland at the Amex Stadium, offering fans a key match-up as both clubs aim to build momentum.

Game Details

• Date: 2025-12-20
• Kick-off: 10 a.m. (ET)
• Venue: Falmer Stadium (American Express Stadium), Brighton
• Broadcast: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA

Recent Form & Key Storylines

• Brighton arrive after drawing 1-1 with West Ham and a narrow 3-4 loss at home to Aston Villa, showing resilience but occasional defensive fragility.
• Sunderland recently secured a notable 3-2 comeback win over Bournemouth, while suffering a 3-0 defeat at City and a draw at Liverpool—highlighting inconsistency and fighting spirit at home .
• Head-to-head history is limited and dated: Brighton have edged the matchups with two wins to Sunderland’s one, including cup fixtures, but no recent top-flight encounters .

Summary Stats

• Brighton & Hove Albion last 5: L‑D‑L‑W‑W
• Sunderland last 5: L‑D‑W‑L‑D
• Last head-to-head: Brighton lead with 2 wins, Sunderland 1, draws 1

Players to Watch

• Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma, returning to training after an ankle issue, remains a key creative outlet when fit .
• Sunderland: Enzo Le Fee, influential in their recent comeback against Bournemouth, could prove decisive with his delivering from set plays .