Brighton host Crystal Palace in Premier League Matchweek 7 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the American Express Stadium in Falmer. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in Brighton, British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00), which is 13:00 UTC. Sky Sports is the listed UK broadcaster. The confirmed starting lineups are not available yet; check the official match center and club channels for team news as kickoff approaches.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League, 2026/27 season, Matchweek 7 |
| Match | Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crystal Palace |
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 2:00 p.m. BST (UTC+01:00) in Falmer; 13:00 UTC |
| Venue | American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton |
| UK TV listing | Sky Sports |
The Premier League identifies this fixture as match 2645257. Its official match page is the best starting point for the live score, match information, and published lineup updates. Brighton’s club notice also confirms the date, 2 p.m. kickoff, venue shorthand (“the Amex”), and Sky Sports coverage. Use the Premier League match center for the fixture record and the Brighton fixture announcement for the club’s notice.
The time above is tied to the event location, not a viewer’s time zone: Falmer and Brighton are on BST (UTC+01:00) on October 18. Subtract one hour to convert the scheduled kickoff to 13:00 UTC. The Premier League’s October schedule marks the transition to GMT from Sunday, October 25, so do not apply that later offset to this match.
If you are watching from another country, convert 13:00 UTC using the offset that applies in your location on October 18. This avoids a common scheduling error: using today’s time-zone offset, or the post-DST-change offset, for a match on a different date. The official Premier League fixture update lists Brighton vs. Palace at 14:00 on Sunday, October 18, and states that the schedule moves to GMT for fixtures from October 25 onward.
Sky Sports is confirmed for live coverage in the UK. Brighton’s official rescheduling notice and the Premier League’s broadcast fixture list both name Sky Sports. For program, channel, and pre-match coverage details, check Sky’s match listing close to game day; listings can be presented differently across Sky platforms.
The verified listing here is the UK broadcast. Rights and streaming services vary by country, so viewers outside the UK should check the Premier League’s official match page or the rights holder in their own territory rather than assuming that a UK channel is available everywhere. The Sky Sports match page carries the fixture listing and its match coverage entry.
As of Friday, October 16, the confirmed starting XIs for Sunday’s game have not been announced. A squad list, an expected lineup, or a player appearing on a match-page roster is not proof that the player will start or be fit to play. Treat injury predictions and social posts as provisional unless Brighton, Crystal Palace, or the Premier League publishes a direct update.
To verify team news, check for a dated club announcement or the starting-lineup section of the Premier League match center near kickoff. Look for both the starting eleven and substitutes: a player may be available from the bench without being selected to start. If a player is listed as a late fitness decision, wait for the final team sheet instead of treating the earlier report as confirmation.
The European schedule is relevant to the date, but it does not confirm any individual player’s availability. The Premier League says the Sunday selection followed Crystal Palace’s Europa League match on Thursday, October 15. That explains why this is a Sunday TV fixture; it should not be used to infer fatigue, rotation, or an injury for any particular player.
Brighton’s home game was placed on Sunday, October 18, with kickoff at 2 p.m. UK time after the Premier League’s broadcast selections and fixture amendments. Brighton’s announcement says the move was made because Palace were scheduled to play in the Europa League on October 15. That is the confirmed scheduling reason. It does not change the venue or mean the match has been postponed.
For supporters planning around the game, use the published Sunday date and the BST time above, then check the club’s official matchday information for any later operational updates. The kickoff is two days after the clubs’ midweek European commitments, but the confirmed fixture details remain the same unless the league issues another amendment.
For the clearest answer on the Brighton vs. Crystal Palace Premier League fixture, separate the confirmed schedule from the still-pending team news: the date, BST kickoff, Amex venue, and UK Sky Sports listing are set, while starting selections and any late availability decisions should be confirmed by the clubs closer to Sunday.
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