Sunderland AFC vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction: Premier League, 10 October 2026

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Recent form separates the sides most clearly. Sunderland AFC have taken 11 points from their last five matches (W-D-W-W-D), while Brighton & Hove Albion have taken 4 (D-W-L-L-L). Across ten matches, Sunderland AFC are 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses against Brighton & Hove Albion's 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses.

Our prediction

Sunderland AFC hold a slight edge as favourites for Sunderland AFC vs Brighton & Hove Albion, Saturday 10 October 2026.

Sunderland AFC arrive with 11 points from their last five, against 4 for Brighton & Hove Albion. Of the 2 recorded meetings, Brighton & Hove Albion won 1 and 1 was drawn, including a 0-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 14 March 2026. On balance, the call is a narrow home win.

Who is favoured for Sunderland AFC vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

Sunderland AFC are slight favourites for Sunderland AFC vs Brighton & Hove Albion, mainly on stronger recent form.

When and where Sunderland AFC vs Brighton & Hove Albion is played

Sunderland AFC host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday 10 October 2026. The match is part of Matchday 6. It is played at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC are the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: Sunderland AFC and Brighton & Hove Albion

The figures cover 10 matches for Sunderland AFC between Sunday 22 March 2026 and Wednesday 16 September 2026, and 10 matches for Brighton & Hove Albion between Saturday 14 March 2026 and Saturday 5 September 2026.

Sunderland AFC won 5, drew 3 and lost 2 of 10 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 14, with a sequence of W-D-W-W-D, newest first. Their latest result was a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League.

5W 3D 2L in 10 games1.4 scored · 1.4 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-1L · Away 2W-2D-1L

Brighton & Hove Albion won 5, drew 2 and lost 3 of 10 matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding 11, with a sequence of D-W-L-L-L, newest first. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League.

5W 2D 3L in 10 games1.6 scored · 1.1 conceded per gameHome 3W-1D-1L · Away 2W-1D-2L

Sunderland AFC and Brighton & Hove Albion squads

Head-to-head between Sunderland AFC and Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunderland AFC and Brighton & Hove Albion have 2 recorded meetings. Brighton & Hove Albion won 1. The other ended in a draw, and Sunderland AFC won 0. The most recent meeting was on Saturday 14 March 2026 in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light, where Brighton & Hove Albion won 1-0.

Key data

Over their last five results, Sunderland AFC took 11 points and Brighton & Hove Albion took 4. Of 2 recorded meetings, Brighton & Hove Albion won 1 and 1 was drawn.

What is at stake

The gap is one point. Both sides have 10 league wins.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sunderland AFC's form before facing Brighton & Hove Albion?

Sunderland AFC won 5, drew 3 and lost 2 of 10 matches between Sunday 22 March 2026 and Wednesday 16 September 2026. They scored 14 and conceded 14. Their latest result was a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar.

How has Brighton & Hove Albion's form looked before playing Sunderland AFC?

Brighton & Hove Albion won 5, drew 2 and lost 3 of 10 matches between Saturday 14 March 2026 and Saturday 5 September 2026. They scored 16 and conceded 11. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland AFC and Brighton & Hove Albion?

There are 2 recorded meetings. Brighton & Hove Albion won 1 and 1 was drawn. The latest, on Saturday 14 March 2026 at the Stadium of Light, ended 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.