Brighton 2-0 Burnley - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Brighton vs Burnley - result

Brighton 2-0 Burnley in the Premier League at The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer on 3 January 2026. Scorers: Georginio Rutter, Yasin Ayari for Brighton. In their last 5 meetings, Brighton have won 2, Burnley 1, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Brighton vs Burnley?

Brighton 2-0 Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday 3 January 2026 at The American Express Community Stadium. Scorers: Georginio Rutter, Yasin Ayari for Brighton.

Where was Brighton vs Burnley played?

Brighton vs Burnley was played at The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer, the home ground of Brighton.

What is Brighton's recent form?

Brighton's last five results read D L D L D (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is Burnley's recent form?

Burnley's last five results read L L D D L (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Burnley?

Across the last 5 meetings Brighton have won 2, Burnley have won 1 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Burnley 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion on 11 April 2026 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Brighton?

Jack Hinshelwood leads Brighton with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Burnley?

Lucas Pires leads Burnley with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Brighton vs Burnley?

Tim Robinson refereed Brighton vs Burnley, averaging 26.8 fouls and 4.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Brighton vs Burnley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
11 Apr 2026	Premier League	Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion	0-2
13 Apr 2024	Premier League	Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion	1-1
9 Dec 2023	Premier League	Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley	1-1
19 Feb 2022	Premier League	Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley	0-3
14 Aug 2021	Premier League	Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion	1-2

Brighton 2-0 Burnley: match stats

Stat	Brighton	Burnley
Possession	60%	40%
Shots	15	5
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	4	4
Fouls	7	17
Yellow cards	0	4
Tackles	17	25
Passes	608	396

Brighton vs Burnley goals and red cards

Brighton: G. Rutter 29', Y. Ayari 47'.

Brighton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	3.2	1 of 20
Goals against	1	9 of 20
Shots	19	2 of 20
Shots on target	5.8	1 of 20
Fouls	12.8	6 of 20
Tackles	13.4	16 of 20
Passes	548.6	3 of 20
Corners	5.4	6 of 20

Brighton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Pascal Groß (4), Charalampos Kostoulas (4), Maxim De Cuyper (3).
Assists: Pascal Groß (3), Maxim De Cuyper (3), Diego Gómez (2).
Shots: Charalampos Kostoulas (27), Pascal Groß (19), Diego Gómez (19).
Fouls: Olivier Boscagli (12), Charalampos Kostoulas (11), Diego Gómez (10).

Burnley season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.1	20 of 24
Goals against	2.1	24 of 24
Shots	13.3	11 of 24
Shots on target	3.6	18 of 24
Fouls	10.6	15 of 24
Tackles	11.9	24 of 24
Passes	456.8	7 of 24
Corners	4.9	15 of 24

Burnley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Zeki Amdouni (2), Josh Laurent (1), Largie Ramazani (1).
Assists: Jacob Bruun Larsen (1), Marcus Edwards (1), Reo Hatate (1).
Shots: Zeki Amdouni (24), Largie Ramazani (11), Ugo Raghouber (11).
Fouls: Josh Laurent (14), Zeki Amdouni (11), Hannibal (8).