Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur square off in a matchweek 5 clash of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
Life in the new season hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for the Seagulls. In four league outings, they've managed just a single win while dropping two, and their most recent stumble came at the hands of Bournemouth after a flat performance.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have come out of the gates in far better shape. The North Londoners have suffered only one defeat in their last five across all competitions and are riding high after toppling Villarreal in the Champions League.
Still, with this next test coming on the road, the Spurs know they'll need to be at their best to keep their strong start intact.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Brighton vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
What time does Brighton vs. Tottenham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove, England and kicks off on Saturday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 20 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 20 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 20 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 20 | 7:00 a.m. |
Brighton vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news
Brighton have been plagued with multiple injury concerns, which has restricted options for manager Fabian Hurzeler.
Adam Webster and Solly March are out with long-term knee injuries, Jack Hinshelwood has an ankle problem, and Maxim De Cuyper is a doubt for this game after hurting his knee against Bournemouth.
Mats Wieffer could return from his own knee issue, and Diego Gomez is also hoping to be fit.
Carlos Baleba and James Milner will provide solidity in midfield allowing the likes of Kaoru Mitoma, Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh to venture forward.
The experienced Danny Welbeck is all set to lead the lines with Brajan Gruda expected to play a role from the bench.
Brighton predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu — Milner, Baleba — Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma — Welbeck
Injured: Webster (knee), March (knee), Wieffer (knee, doubt), Gomez (illness, doubt), Hinshelwood (ankle), De Cuyper (knee, doubt)
Suspended: None
Tottenham also have their issues with injury with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski still out with long-term injuries.
There was some good news this week as Dominic Solanke returned to individual training, although he, like defender Radu Dragusin, is not expected back yet. Yves Bissouma and Kota Takai are the other absentees for Frank.
Guglielmo Vicario will continue in goal with the defensive line is expected to remain the same with Cristian Romero leading from the back and Micky van de Ven looking in great form.
Lucas Bergvall has been excellent in midfield and is expected to start while Joao Palhinha could return to the starting XI replacing Rodrigo Bentancur.
The front three of Xavi Simons, Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus are expected to start against Brighton as Frank wants the Dutchman to gel with his teammates to unleash his potential.
Tottenham predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence — Sarr, Palhinha, Bergvall — Kudus, Richarlison, Simons
Injured: Maddison (knee), Kulusevski (knee), Dragusin (knee), Solanke (ankle), Bissouma (undisc.), Takai (ankle)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
Saturday, September 20
- Liverpool vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Tottenham Hotspur (10:00 a.m.)
- Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leeds United (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham United vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Chelsea (12:30 a.m.)
- Fulham vs. Brentford (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 21
- Sunderland vs. Aston Villa (9:00 a.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United (9:00 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Manchester City (11:30 a.m.)