Brighton vs Crystal Palace: Live Coverage, Kick-Off, TV Details, and Team Updates
Brighton & Hove Albion will challenge Crystal Palace in a key Premier League match on Sunday evening at the Amex Stadium. This clash holds significance for both teams as they strive to improve their current standings.
Team Standings and Match Importance
Brighton currently has 31 points from 24 matches, placing them 13th in the league. Crystal Palace trails closely behind with 29 points, positioned 15th. A victory for Palace could elevate them above their rivals.
Match Broadcast and Details
- Kick-off Time: Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m. GMT (9 a.m. ET; 7:30 p.m. IST; 1:00 a.m. AEDT, Monday)
- Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton
- Referee: Thomas Bramall
- VAR: James Bell
- How to Watch:
- Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event (U.K.)
- Peacock (U.S.)
- Jio Hotstar (India)
- Stan Sport (Australia)
Injury Updates
Brighton Injuries:
- Diego Gomez – Doubt (knock)
- Adam Webster – Out (knee)
- Mats Wieffer – Out (toe)
- Solly March – Out (knee)
- Stefanos Tzimas – Out (knee)
Crystal Palace Injuries:
- Jean-Philippe Mateta – Out (knee)
- Eddie Nketiah – Out (strain)
- Daichi Kamada – Out (hamstring)
- Borna Sosa – Out (strain)
- Cheick Doucoure – Out (knee)
- Justin Devenny – Out (ankle)
Key Storylines
Crystal Palace has struggled recently, failing to secure a win in their last 12 matches across competitions. Since mid-December, they have garnered only three points from nine league games and have scored a mere nine goals in that span.
In response to these challenges, Palace has made recent signings, including Jorgen Strand Larsen and Evann Guessand, aiming to rejuvenate their offense. Their absence of goals coincides with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s injury, which adds to their worries.
Brighton faces its own set of difficulties. Recent transfers have left the squad with limited options on the wings, as they only have two natural wingers available. Manager Fabian Hurzeler is under pressure as the team aims to rectify their performance.
Historical Context
Brighton has not fared well against Crystal Palace historically, winning only two of their last 13 encounters. Their performances this season are also concerning, as they have the second-lowest point total since December among Premier League teams.
Moreover, James Milner is approaching a significant milestone, closing in on equaling Gareth Barry’s record for Premier League appearances, which stands at 653.
With both teams desperate for a turnaround, this clash could be pivotal in determining their trajectories for the remainder of the season.
