Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Tottenham Stats: H2H & Form

There’s something quietly strange about Tottenham’s record against Brighton. On paper, it should be a comfortable fixture — one club among the Premier League’s established order, the other a relative newcomer to sustained top-flight presence. Yet Brighton’s recent grip on this rivalry tells a different story, and the numbers behind those encounters reveal why this particular H2H deserves a closer look.

H2H Matches: 19 · Tottenham Wins: 13 · Brighton Wins: 6 · Draws: 2 · Tottenham Goals: 29 · Brighton Goals: 25

Nineteen Premier League-era meetings, and Tottenham have largely kept the upper hand — but the trend has tilted noticeably in Brighton’s favour over recent seasons. The data shows a club that has found a tactical recipe against one of England’s historically stronger sides.

Who scored for Tottenham against Brighton?

Tottenham’s goals against Brighton span across multiple seasons and players, with the north London club typically relying on their attacking core to convert chances. In recent encounters, Tottenham have found the net through a mix of established forwards and emerging talent, though efficiency has been a recurring challenge.

Recent match goalscorers

The most recent confirmed meeting on April 18, 2026 ended 2-2, meaning both clubs found the target twice. Earlier in the 2025-26 season, the September 20, 2025 draw also finished 2-2, with Brighton scoring from 1.35 xG and Tottenham from 1.22 xG — suggesting both sides converted roughly at their expected rate (xGscore).

• February 10, 2024: Tottenham won 2-1 at home (StatMuse)
• December 28, 2023: Tottenham lost 2-4 away (StatMuse)
• April 8, 2023: Tottenham won 2-1 at home (StatMuse)

Key moments from 2-2 draw

Both recent 2-2 draws featured back-and-forth action where neither side could hold a decisive advantage. Brighton averaged 1.6 goals per match in their last five encounters with Tottenham, while Tottenham managed just 0.8 goals per match in the same sample (AiScore) — a stark contrast that reflects Brighton’s growing assertiveness in this fixture.

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

Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion have contested 43 matches in their entire history dating back to 1903, with Tottenham holding a commanding overall lead. However, the Premier League-era sample tells a more nuanced story, particularly when examining recent form.

Overall wins and draws

In all-time head-to-head record, Tottenham leads 21 wins to Brighton’s 12 wins with 10 draws (Sports Mole). The gap narrows considerably when focusing on the modern era: across 19 recent Premier League meetings, Tottenham have won 13 times, Brighton have won 6 times, and 2 matches ended in draws (Footy Stats).

Goals scored by each team

Tottenham have scored 29 goals compared to Brighton’s 25 across these 19 recent meetings (Footy Stats). That averages to 2.89 goals per match — suggesting these fixtures tend to produce entertaining, open contests rather than tight, low-scoring affairs.

What are Tottenham vs Brighton last 5 matches?

Examining the last five encounters reveals a worrying trend for Tottenham: Brighton have won four of those five meetings, with Tottenham failing to record a single victory in this recent sample.

Match results

• April 18, 2026: Tottenham 2-2 Brighton (2-2 draw)
• September 20, 2025: Brighton 2-2 Tottenham (2-2 draw)
• May 25, 2025: Tottenham 1-4 Brighton (Brighton win)
• October 6, 2024: Tottenham 2-3 Brighton (Brighton win)
• February 10, 2024: Tottenham 2-1 Brighton (Tottenham win)

Key stats from last encounters

Brighton averaged 2.8 goals per match in their last five fixtures against Tottenham, while Tottenham managed just 0.8 goals per match in the same span (AiScore). The contrast is stark: Brighton have become the more clinical side in recent seasons, while Tottenham have struggled to create or convert clear opportunities.

In their last five meetings, just two games ended with both teams scoring (Footy Stats) — suggesting that while Brighton have been prolific, Tottenham have often failed to find the net themselves, creating one-sided contests rather than open shootouts.

What are the over/under stats in Tottenham vs Brighton matches?

Goal frequency in this fixture tells a clear story: matches between Tottenham and Brighton tend to produce goals, with a strong track record of exceeding the 1.5-goal threshold and a solid majority going over 2.5 goals.

Over 1.5 goals frequency

A striking 79% of meetings between these sides (15 out of 19) have produced over 1.5 goals (Footy Stats). Only four encounters in the recent sample failed to reach this threshold, making the over 1.5 market a reliable starting point for anyone analysing this fixture.

Over 2.5 goals frequency

58% of matches (11 out of 19) have gone over 2.5 goals (Footy Stats). This means more often than not, this fixture produces at least three goals — a useful benchmark for match previewers and bettors alike. The remaining 42% of encounters were tighter affairs, typically ending 1-0 or 2-0 in either direction.

What are the xG and shot stats in recent games?

Expected goals (xG) analysis reveals the quality of chances created in recent Tottenham-Brighton encounters, offering insight beyond the final scoreline into how each team performed in terms of shot selection and conversion.

Expected goals comparison

In the September 20, 2025 encounter, Brighton scored 2 goals from 1.35 xG while Tottenham scored 2 goals from 1.22 xG (xGscore). This suggests Brighton slightly underperformed their xG (scoring more than expected), while Tottenham were marginally wasteful (scoring slightly less than their xG). The match was broadly even in terms of chance quality, though Brighton’s finishing edge proved decisive.

The xG data across recent seasons indicates these teams create similarly-valued chances when they meet — the discrepancy lies in conversion rates and defensive solidity rather than chance creation quality.

Shots and big chances

Looking at shot metrics from recent encounters: on May 25, 2025, Tottenham managed just 4 total shots with only 2 on target during their 4-1 home defeat to Brighton (StatMuse). On October 6, 2024, Tottenham fired 13 total shots but only 3 found the target during their 3-2 away loss (StatMuse).

This pattern — high volume, low accuracy — has been a consistent feature in Tottenham’s recent meetings with Brighton. The 2-2 draws of 2025 and 2026 suggest neither side has managed to establish dominance in chance quality, making shot efficiency and defensive organisation the deciding factors.