Brighton win 2-0 at Sunderland despite Struijk red card

October 10, 2026 23:30

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, preserving their excellent start to the new Premier League season despite being reduced to ten men.

Pascal Struijk was shown a controversial red card, leaving Brighton to play much of the second half with one player fewer, but the visitors still secured the 2-0 victory.

KEY FACTS
- Result: Sunderland 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
- Venue: Stadium of Light
- Note: Pascal Struijk received a controversial red card; Brighton played much of the second half with ten men.