Brentford vs Brighton: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Brentford prepare to host Brighton on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Brentford, currently 7th in the standings with 40 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 25 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Brighton, sitting 14th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Brentford and Brighton have been competitive, with Brighton claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Arsenal, Brentford recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kelleher, Henry, Van den Berg, Ajer, Kayode, Janelt, Yarmoliuk, Lewis-Potter, Jensen, Ouattara, Thiago. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Brighton's last outing came against Aston Villa, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman, Gross, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Welbeck, Gomez. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Brentford are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Brentford and Brighton are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Brentford's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Brighton's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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