Brighton Face Nottingham Forest in Premier League Mid-Table Clash

Brighton are set to host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League Matchday 28 fixture on March 1st. The match will take place at the American Express Stadium in Falmer and will be officiated by referee Andy Madley, as both teams vie for crucial points in the domestic competition.

The home side enters the encounter sitting 14th in the league standings with 34 points from 27 matches played so far. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are in 17th place with 27 points, having played the same number of games.

Brighton have registered one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five outings, a record mirrored by their visitors over the same period. Historically, the hosts hold an advantage with 8 victories compared to Nottingham Forest's 5, alongside 7 draws. Their most recent encounter, in November 2025, saw Brighton emerge victorious with a 2-0 scoreline in the league.

Brighton are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Bart Verbruggen, Mats Wieffer, and Jan Paul van Hecke anticipated to feature in the starting XI against their visitors. The team faces several absences, including Adam Webster, who is sidelined with an injury until April, and Yasin Ayari and Solly March, both doubtful due to medical concerns. Stefanos Tzimas is also unavailable until early August.

Nottingham Forest is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 tactical setup, with Stefan Ortega, Nikola Milenkovic, and Murillo aiming to counter the hosts' pressure. The visitors will be without striker João Victor, who is injured until June, and Matz Sels, sidelined for approximately a week. Nicolo Savona is unavailable due to a lack of match fitness, and Willy Boly is not expected to return before the end of May.

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports Connect and beIN Sports 5.