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Struijk sees red but Brighton march on with win against Sunderland

Brighton maintained their excellent start to the new Premier League season, as they beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, despite having to play much of the second half with ten men, after Pascal Struijk was shown a controversial…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
Struijk sees red but Brighton march on with win against Sunderland
Key Things to Know
  • Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
  • Pascal Struijk was sent off after receiving a controversial red card.
  • Brighton played much of the second half with ten men but secured the victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light to continue their strong start to the Premier League season. Despite facing difficulties during the match, the visiting side managed to secure all three points away from home.

Brighton earned the victory despite being reduced to ten men for a significant portion of the second half. Pascal Struijk was sent off following a controversial red card, but the team maintained their advantage to close out the win.

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