Match Overview

Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Burnley to the American Express Stadium for a Premier League meeting that matters at both ends of the table. Brighton sit above Burnley with a 12-point cushion and aim to turn steady home form into a strong start to 2026. Burnley arrive looking to convert recent away goals into points after a goalless draw at Everton. The last league meeting finished 1-1, underlining how often this fixture stays tight.

• Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: American Express Stadium (Falmer, East Sussex)
• Date: 03-01-2026
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Brighton & Hove Albion

• B. Verbruggen
• J. van Hecke
• L. Dunk
• F. Kadioglu
• M. De Cuyper
• Y. Ayari
• D. Gómez
• C. Baleba
• M. Wieffer
• G. Rutter
• Y. Minteh

Burnley

• M. Dúbravka
• K. Walker
• H. Ekdal
• Q. Hartman
• A. Tuanzebe
• L. Ugochukwu
• J. Bruun Larsen
• J. Laurent
• Florentino
• J. Anthony
• A. Broja

Injury & Suspension Report

Brighton & Hove Albion

• None

Burnley

• None

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings have been balanced, typically producing just over two goals per game across the last five. Across 30 matchups overall, Burnley hold a narrow edge with eight wins to Brighton’s seven, while 15 have ended level. The series trend points to competitive, closely fought games.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Brighton’s home profile has been steady: two wins and two draws in their last five at the Amex, with nine goals scored. Their approach leans on patient build-up and coordinated pressing, seeking control before creating openings. Against comparable opposition this season, they have split results (one win, one draw, two defeats), averaging 1.25 goals for and 1.75 against, signaling that defensive clarity will be important here. Burnley, meanwhile, have struggled to turn away goals into results, taking limited points on the road despite finding the net eight times in their last five away matches.

Danny Welbeck has netted four times at the Amex this season, showcasing his impact under the watchful Brighton Seagulls.

Brighton’s attacking rhythm at home benefits from structured possession and pressure, allowing forwards to exploit late-arriving chances. Welbeck’s four home goals underline how Brighton can capitalize when the game settles in their favor, even if the final selection may vary. Support from a hard-working midfield core should help service the front line and maintain territorial control against a Burnley side likely to defend compactly.

Z. Flemming’s five away goals this season highlight the Seagulls’ sharp edge beyond the Amex Stadium.

For Burnley, Flemming’s away output has been a key source of threat, and his movement can trouble defenses when transitions appear. The visitors will look to combine that away punch with disciplined shape, aiming to spring attacks through runners and direct balls into advanced areas. With J. Anthony and A. Broja available, Burnley have options to stretch the back line, but turning moments into points has been the recurring challenge.

Brighton’s Seagulls soar 12 points clear of Burnley, showcasing their tactical flair along England’s south coast.

The table gap reflects Brighton’s comparatively stronger baseline, yet their mixed return against similar opposition suggests they must manage transitions carefully and protect their box. Burnley’s recent 0-0 at Everton indicates a willingness to stay compact and take a point if the game state demands. If Brighton sustain pressure and compress space, their possession game should yield opportunities; if Burnley disrupt rhythm and find transition lanes, the contest could tilt back toward parity, as seen in April’s 1-1 draw.

Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Burnley.