Brighton & Hove Albion produced a ruthless performance to beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday 19 September 2026. Pascal Groß, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés scored, ending Arsenal's perfect start to their title defence. NBC Sports
Brighton vs Arsenal: Final Score and Goalscorers
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal (Premier League, Amex Stadium)
- Pascal Groß, 31': a long-range strike that went in off the post from the edge of the box Arsenal
- Charalampos Kostoulas, 45': a 25-yard shot from the 19-year-old, placed precisely at the far post NBC Sports
- Chema Andrés, 57': his first Brighton goal, a header at the far post from Groß's corner Sky Sports
Match Report: How Brighton Beat Arsenal
Brighton pressed high from the first whistle, and Arsenal struggled to get out of their own half. David Raya passed straight to Yasin Ayari in one early moment, and only a strong recovery challenge from Declan Rice denied Ayari a clear shot at goal. 101 Great GoalsbeIN SPORTS
Groß made the breakthrough on 31 minutes. Kostoulas doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time. That goal came just 15 seconds after Bukayo Saka's close-range effort for an equaliser was saved by Bart Verbruggen. Both Rice and Gabriel Magalhães backed off Kostoulas before he found the bottom corner. Sky SportsbeIN SPORTS
Arsenal did not improve after the break. Groß swung in a deep corner from the left and Chema towered above Gabriel and Martin Ødegaard to head home on his first Premier League start. Brighton could have scored more. Pascal Struijk headed wide from a corner, Matt O'Riley was denied one-on-one by Raya, and Malick Yalcouye hit the woodwork from the rebound. beIN SPORTSSky Sports
Brighton vs Arsenal Stats
Opta's numbers show Brighton turned 40.3% possession into 17 shots and four big chances. Arsenal had 11 shots and two big chances. Brighton's finishing from range made the difference. Seven of the last 18 Premier League goals Arsenal have conceded came from outside the box. The AnalystbeIN SPORTS
What the Result Means
For Arsenal: It was their first defeat of the Premier League season, and they dropped out of top spot behind Manchester City on goal difference. They had not trailed by three goals in a league match since May 2023, a 3-0 home defeat to Brighton. Some reports said the scoreline flattered Mikel Arteta's side. Brighton 3-0 Arsenal: Highlights, recap, analysis from Gunners' first defeat of season - NBC Sports +2
For Brighton: Fabian Hürzeler's side are the league's top scorers this season with 16 goals. They moved up to third heading into the international break. They wore a special kit marking the club's 125th anniversary, and the win capped that celebration in style. Brighton 3-0 Arsenal Stats: Champions Stunned by All-Action Seagulls | Opta Analyst +2
What's Next for Brighton?
After the international break, Brighton travel to Sunderland on 10 October, then host Crystal Palace on 18 October before visiting Liverpool on 25 October.
FAQ: Brighton vs Arsenal
What was the score in Brighton vs Arsenal?
Brighton won 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on 19 September 2026.
Who scored for Brighton against Arsenal?
Pascal Groß (31'), Charalampos Kostoulas (45') and Chema Andrés (57').
Was this Arsenal's first defeat of the season?
Yes, it was their first defeat of the Premier League season.
Where does Brighton sit in the Premier League table?
Third, after the win.
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