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 10th in the standings with 43 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 27 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Everton, sitting 8th with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses 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 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Brighton and Everton have favored Everton, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Liverpool, Brighton recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Dunk, van Hecke, Wieffer, Gross, Milner, Minteh, Hinshelwood, Gomez, Welbeck. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Everton's last outing came against Chelsea, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Pickford, Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Gueye, Garner, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil, Beto. 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 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Everton's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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