Match story
- Arsenal created the clearer chances on xG (2.08 vs 1.83, Δ 0.25).
- Brighton fired more attempts (22 vs 11 shots).
- Arsenal was more accurate in front of goal (64% on target vs 18%).
- Brighton held more of the ball (64% possession).
Arsenal and Brighton drew 1-1 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 3 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at Emirates Stadium in London. C. Kavanagh officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Arsenal vs Brighton meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Arsenal and Brighton. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 17 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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