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

As Burnley prepare to host Brighton on April 11, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Burnley, currently 19th in the standings with 20 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 50 points. They've earned 11 points from 15 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 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Brighton, sitting 10th with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 15 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.

Recent meetings between Burnley and Brighton have favored Brighton, with Brighton claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Fulham, Burnley recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Dubravka, Hartman, Esteve, Humphreys, Walker, Laurent, Ward-Prowse, Anthony, Hannibal, Foster, Flemming. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Brighton's last outing came against Liverpool, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-1-2-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Dunk, van Hecke, Wieffer, Gross, Milner, Minteh, Hinshelwood, Gomez, Welbeck. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Burnley are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Burnley 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: Burnley's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Brighton's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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