Brighton Fantasy Guide 2026/27: Best Picks for Sleeper and Fantrax

Last updated: Gameweek 6 · September 29, 2026

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Groß (Brighton, MID)

Pascal Groß ranks second overall in our model at 16.08 InfoSport Points per 90, scoring 3 goals and assisting 4 in five matches while leading the squad in expected goals (1.77) and expected assists (0.86). He takes penalties, corners and free kicks, and his 7 tackles plus 9 clearances/blocks/interceptions show the defensive volume that our model rewards far more than FPL does. Groß projects 16.08 points for Gameweek 6 and plays every match at 90 minutes.

De Cuyper (Brighton, DEF)

Maxim De Cuyper scores 12.47 points per 90 with 1 goal and 3 assists already, ranking second in the squad for expected goals (1.55) and third for expected assists (0.67). His 8 tackles rank second among Brighton players and he takes set pieces when Groß does not, making him an elite defender for category-scoring leagues. He projects 11.73 points in Gameweek 6 and is expected to play 84.6 minutes.

Vuskovic (Brighton, DEF)

Luka Vušković leads the Brighton squad with 37 clearances/blocks/interceptions and adds 6 tackles, scoring 10.86 points per 90 despite no assists. Defenders in our model earn half a point for every tackle, clearance, block and interception, which is why Vuskovic ranks 16th overall despite just 1 goal and 3 clean sheets. He projects 10.55 points for Gameweek 6 and is expected to play 87.4 minutes.

Set pieces and penalties

Groß takes penalties first, followed by Promise David and Matt O’Riley. Groß also leads on corners and indirect free kicks, with De Cuyper, F.Kadıoğlu, Ayari and Minteh next in the order. For direct free kicks, the sequence is Groß, Ayari, Dunk, De Cuyper and Gomez.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Brighton have recorded 3 clean sheets in five matches while conceding 5 goals, which ties them for 14th-fewest goals conceded in the squad rankings. Vuskovic leads the squad with 37 clearances/blocks/interceptions, while Boscagli has 25 and Dunk has 20, making all three strong picks for category-scoring formats that reward defensive actions. Diego Gómez leads the squad with 13 tackles, followed by De Cuyper with 8 and Groß with 7.

Verbruggen has made 12 saves but scores just 6.4 points per 90 in our model because goalkeepers earn points only from saves, clean sheets, goals conceded and appearances, not from the defensive actions that make Brighton’s outfield players strong picks. The goalkeeper position offers little upside compared to the defenders and midfielders who contribute across multiple categories.

Fixture outlook

Brighton visit Sunderland (A) in Gameweek 6 with a difficulty rating of 3, then host Crystal Palace (H) in Gameweek 7 with a difficulty of 2. Gameweeks 8 and 9 bring trips to Liverpool (A) and Manchester City (A) with difficulty ratings of 4 and 5, before a return home to face Brentford (H) in Gameweek 10 with a difficulty of 3. The schedule eases again in Gameweek 11 with an away match at Hull City (A) rated at difficulty 2.

Players to avoid

Georginio Rutter scores 15.61 points per 90 but is expected to play just 41.6 minutes, making his 7.21 projected points for Gameweek 6 unreliable for starting lineups. Malick Yalcouyé posts 13.56 points per 90 on only 47.2 expected minutes, with his 7.11 Gameweek 6 projection also hampered by limited playing time. Jack Hinshelwood is injured with an ankle issue and has 0% chance of playing, with a return expected on 10 October, while Mats Wieffer remains out with a knee injury and an unknown return date.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Brighton player for fantasy?

Pascal Groß is the best Brighton fantasy pick, ranking second overall in our model at 16.08 points per 90 with 3 goals, 4 assists, 1.77 expected goals and 0.86 expected assists in five matches. He leads Brighton in goals, assists, expected goals and expected assists while taking penalties, corners and free kicks. Groß plays 90 minutes every match and projects 16.08 points for Gameweek 6, making him an elite option for category-scoring midfield slots.

Who takes penalties for Brighton?

Pascal Groß takes penalties first for Brighton, followed by Promise David and Matt O’Riley in the order. Groß has already scored 3 goals this season and leads the squad in both expected goals (1.77) and expected assists (0.86). His role on all set pieces makes him the clear first-choice taker, though David and O’Riley are listed as backups if Groß is unavailable or has already taken one.

Are Brighton defenders good fantasy picks?

Brighton defenders are excellent fantasy picks in category-scoring leagues because they combine clean sheets with high defensive volume. Maxim De Cuyper scores 12.47 points per 90 with 3 assists, 8 tackles and set-piece duties, while Luka Vušković leads the squad with 37 clearances/blocks/interceptions and adds 6 tackles for 10.86 points per 90. Both defenders earn far more in our model than in FPL because tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions each score half a point.

Bottom line

Brighton offer multiple elite options for category-scoring leagues, led by Pascal Groß at 16.08 points per 90 and Maxim De Cuyper at 12.47 points per 90, both of whom combine attacking returns with the defensive volume our model rewards. Check the fixture difficulty ratings for Gameweeks 8 and 9 when Brighton face Liverpool and Manchester City away, but keep Groß, De Cuyper and Vušković rostered through the tougher stretch.

Brighton player stats

Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.

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