Brighton vs Crystal Palace Live Score, Preview & Prediction

Premier League | Sunday, 8 February 2026 | Amex Stadium

Brighton welcome Crystal Palace to the Amex Stadium on Sunday, 8 February 2026, in one of the most tightly contested fixtures on the Premier League calendar. This latest chapter of the M23 derby arrives with both sides sitting in the middle of the table, separated by fine margins and searching for momentum as the season enters a decisive phase.

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Kick-Off Time & Global Viewing

Kick-off: 15:00 UK time

Gulf region (KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait): 18:00

North Africa: 17:00

This fixture is expected to draw strong interest across the UK and Middle East, where Premier League matches remain among the most-followed football events.

Match Context: Control vs Caution

Brighton enter this match knowing that home performances have been key to their Premier League survival and stability. At the Amex Stadium, the Seagulls typically dominate possession, circulate the ball patiently, and force opponents into long defensive spells. Even when results haven't always followed, Brighton's underlying numbers at home remain among the most consistent in the league.

Crystal Palace arrive under more pressure. A prolonged winless run has raised questions around confidence and attacking fluency, particularly away from Selhurst Park. Palace have often remained competitive in matches, but turning solid performances into victories has been their biggest challenge this season.

Recent Form Snapshot

Brighton (Last 10 Premier League matches):

1 win, 6 draws, 3 defeats

Average possession above 55%

Goals scored per match: 1.0

Brighton's tendency to draw reflects their control without ruthlessness. Matches are often decided by moments rather than dominance.

Crystal Palace (Last 10 Premier League matches):

1 win, 3 draws, 6 defeats

Goals conceded per match: 1.8

Limited attacking output away from home

Palace have struggled to sustain pressure in the final third, especially when forced to defend deep for long periods.

Head-to-Head: Derby Margins

The Brighton vs Crystal Palace fixture has a long history of tight scorelines and evenly matched battles. Five of the last ten meetings have ended in draws, including a goalless encounter in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Palace are unbeaten in the last three meetings, but Brighton's home record keeps the balance finely poised.

Players Who Could Decide It

Brighton

Kaoru Mitoma – Direct, unpredictable, and often decisive in one-on-one situations

Pascal Groß – Brighton's tempo setter and set-piece specialist

Danny Welbeck – Experience and movement remain crucial in low-scoring games

Crystal Palace

Ismaila Sarr – Palace's most dangerous outlet on the break

Joergen Strand Larsen – Physical presence leading the line

Dean Henderson – Likely to face sustained pressure in goal

Expected Match Pattern

Brighton controlling possession and territory

Palace defending compactly and waiting for counter-attacking moments

Few clear chances, with midfield discipline shaping the outcome

Set-pieces potentially decisive in a tight contest

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Prediction

This derby rarely produces high-scoring games, and the current form of both teams points toward another cautious encounter. Brighton's ability to control matches at home, combined with Palace's recent struggles, gives the hosts a narrow edge.

Predicted Result: Brighton 1–0 Crystal Palace

A single goal could be enough if Brighton turn territorial dominance into a breakthrough moment.