Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 in a Premier League match held at the Amex Stadium on September 19, 2026. This result marks the first time Arsenal has lost a league fixture during the current 2026/27 campaign.
Following the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the outcome as a "big lesson" for his squad. He expressed that he was "extremely disappointed" with the team's performance, specifically highlighting technical errors and a lack of control in the midfield throughout the game.
As a result of this victory, Brighton has moved into third place in the Premier League table.