Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

The Carabao Cup collides with north London grandeur as Arsenal welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening, October 29th, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 GMT. This fourth round clash represents a pivotal juncture for the Gunners, who arrive riding a magnificent wave of five consecutive victories across all competitions. Their most recent triumph—a razor-thin 1-0 conquest over Crystal Palace—extended their dominant streak and underscored their ability to grind out results when the margins are tight. The momentum sweeping through the Emirates is palpable, with Arsenal’s attacking machinery firing on all cylinders, particularly evident in their commanding 4-0 dismantling of Atlético Madrid in Champions League action. Brighton, meanwhile, present a fascinating contrast: a side capable of exhilarating highs yet vulnerable to crushing lows. The Seagulls’ recent 4-2 capitulation at Old Trafford exposed defensive frailties that Arsenal will undoubtedly seek to exploit, though their preceding 2-1 victory over Newcastle United demonstrated their capacity for resilience and tactical nous.

The contrasting trajectories of these two clubs make for compelling theatre. Arsenal’s relentless consistency—five wins without blemish—positions them as overwhelming favorites, yet Brighton’s unpredictability adds an element of danger. The visitors’ last encounter in this competition saw them demolish Barnsley 6-0, a statement of intent that cannot be dismissed lightly. Head-to-head history reveals a battleground of fine margins, with the last five encounters producing two Arsenal victories, two draws, and a solitary Brighton triumph. Most notably, Brighton’s 1-1 stalemate at the Emirates in January 2025 proved they possess the tactical discipline to frustrate the Gunners on their own turf. Arsenal will be wary of complacency, particularly given Brighton’s 3-0 victory at the Emirates in May 2023—a painful reminder of the Seagulls’ capacity to punish any lapse in concentration. For fans across the globe, this encounter promises intrigue and intensity: supporters in the United Kingdom can tune into Sky Sports+, while American audiences will find coverage on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video. Australian viewers can catch the action via beIN Sports Connect, and Canadian fans have access through DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada.

Injured Players:

Arsenal: Kai Havertz (Out), Martin Ødegaard (Out), Noni Madueke (Out), Gabriel Jesus (Out), William Saliba (Doubtful), Declan Rice (Doubtful), Riccardo Calafiori (Doubtful), Gabriel Martinelli (Doubtful)

Brighton: Jack Hinshelwood (Out), Solly March (Out), Adam Webster (Out), Kaoru Mitoma (Doubtful), Joël Veltman (Doubtful), Brajan Gruda (Doubtful)

Arsenal face a major injury crisis with key players Ødegaard, Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus all ruled out, while Rice, Saliba, Martinelli, and Calafiori are doubtful, severely depleting their squad depth. Brighton are without Hinshelwood, March, and Webster, with Mitoma, Veltman, and Gruda also facing late fitness tests ahead of this crucial fixture.

Possible line-ups:

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Arrizabalaga, Hincapié, Nørgaard, Mosquera, Merino, Eze, Gyökeres, Lewis-Skelly, Trossard, Nwaneri, White

Brighton (4-2-3-1)

Steele, Ayari, Boscagli, Milner, Dunk, Kostoulas, Rutter, Wieffer, Minteh, Gómez, Cuyper

⚽ Arsenal Form

Result	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
✓	Arsenal	1-0	Crystal Palace	English Premier League	Oct 26, 2025
✓	Arsenal	4-0	Atlético Madrid	Champions League	Oct 21, 2025
✓	Fulham	0-1	Arsenal	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
✓	Arsenal	2-0	West Ham United	English Premier League	Oct 4, 2025
✓	Arsenal	2-0	Olympiacos	Champions League	Oct 1, 2025

🔵 Brighton & Hove Albion Form

Result	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
✗	Manchester United	4-2	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	Oct 25, 2025
✓	Brighton & Hove Albion	2-1	Newcastle United	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
🤝	Wolverhampton Wanderers	1-1	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	Oct 5, 2025
✓	Chelsea	1-3	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	Sep 27, 2025
✓	Barnsley	0-6	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Carabao Cup	Sep 23, 2025

🆚 Head-to-Head Record

Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
Brighton & Hove Albion	1-1	Arsenal	English Premier League	Jan 4, 2025
Arsenal	1-1	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	Aug 31, 2024
Brighton & Hove Albion	0-3	Arsenal	English Premier League	Apr 6, 2024
Arsenal	2-0	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	Dec 17, 2023
Arsenal	0-3	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	May 14, 2023

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
United Kingdom	Sky Sports+
USA	Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
Australia	beIN Sports Connect, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil	Disney+ Premium Brazil, ESPN4 Brazil
Germany	DAZN Germany
Portugal	Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV5
India	FanCode
Turkey	Exxen
South Africa	SuperSport Variety 3, DStv App