Time is running out for Brighton and Hove Albion’s European hopes, with the Seagulls hoping to top the table when they visit Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton side are still on the rise despite defeat to Arsenal in Week 29 halting their winning streak at two games. The Seagulls currently have 37 points and can still mathematically find their way into next season’s European football, but their scoring path often relies heavily on goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
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watch — Sunderland v Brighton
The math almost has to include beating 11th-placed Sunderland and overtaking them on goal difference.
Régis Le Bris’ Black Cats ended a month-long wait for victory after defeating Leeds United at Elland Road in Week 29 and will now hope their home ground can help them take four points from six games against Brighton this season.
It was Sunderland’s last game before a Tyne and Wear derby sweep against rivals Newcastle at St James’ Park.
For live updates and highlights from Sunderland vs. Brighton, check out the PST live blog coverage below.
How to watch Sunderland vs Brighton Live broadcast, streaming link and start time
tee time: Saturday at 11 a.m. ET
site: Stadium of Light – Monk Wearmouth, Sunderland
TV channel:USA
streaming media: Watch on US Network
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Sunderland news, highlights
Out: Jocelin Ta Bi (ankle), Romaine Mundle (thigh), Bertrand Traore (knee), Robin Roefs (thigh) | Questionable: Denis Serkin (thigh), Reinildo (knee), Nordy Mukiele (calf), Brian Brombie (groin)
Brighton team news, focus
Out: Adam Webster (knee), Stefanos Tzimas (unspecified) | Questionable: Lewis Dunk (knee), Solly March (unspecified), Kaoru Mitoma (ankle)
Sunderland vs Brighton prophecy
Brighton are slight favourites, especially as Sunderland have dipped in strength at the start of the season after losing to Liverpool and Fulma at the Stadium of Light last month. For Brighton, it has become a matter of goals. They scored two goals three times in 2026 and were 3-0. In seven other games, they allowed 1 goal or less and had a 3D-4L record. Sunderland 1-1 Brighton.
