Brighton & Hove Albion beat Sunderland 2-0.
The Premier League clash took place at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 10 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but the visitors took control in the second half to claim the win.
How it unfolded
The first half remained tightly contested until the 36th minute when Brighton defender Olivier Boscagli received a yellow card for a bad foul. The caution did not alter the flow, but it was the only booking of the match.
The deadlock was broken early in the second half. In the 53rd minute Maxim De Cuyper opened the scoring for Brighton with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom left corner. The move was set up by Pascal Groß, whose precise pass unlocked the defence.
Just four minutes later, Brighton’s momentum was interrupted when Pascal Struijk was shown a straight red card in the 57th minute. The dismissal reduced the visitors to ten men, but they maintained their lead and continued to press.
In injury time, Brighton added a second goal. In the 90'+3 minute Jaouen Hadjam finished a fast-break attack, striking with his left foot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner. The chance was created by Georginio Rutter, whose incisive pass set up the decisive finish.
Standout performers
- Maxim De Cuyper – scored the opening goal and helped Brighton gain the advantage.
- Pascal Groß – provided the assist for De Cuyper’s strike.
- Jaouen Hadjam – sealed the win with a late goal.
- Georginio Rutter – delivered the assist for the second goal.
Match facts
- Final score: Sunderland 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
- Scorers: Maxim De Cuyper (53'), Jaouen Hadjam (90'+3')
- Yellow cards: Olivier Boscagli (Brighton, 36')
- Sending-off: Pascal Struijk (Brighton, straight red, 57')
- Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
What it means
The result gives Brighton & Hove Albion three points from the away fixture, while Sunderland return home without any points from the encounter.
