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

As Brighton prepare to host Everton on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Kavanagh, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Brighton, currently 14th in the standings with 31 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 21 points from 13 home 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.

Everton, sitting 8th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Brighton and Everton have favored Everton, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Aston Villa, Brighton recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman, Gross, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Welbeck, Gomez. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Everton's last outing came against Bournemouth, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Pickford, Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Gueye, Garner, George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Brighton are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while Everton are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. 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: Brighton's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Everton's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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