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

Last updated: Gameweek 7 · October 14, 2026

Brighton fantasy picks 2026/27

Brighton have accumulated 15 InfoSport Points across their opening five gameweeks, benefiting from three clean sheets and strong underlying output in the final third. Their next fixture away at Sunderland (difficulty 3) kicks off a run that includes a home game against Crystal Palace before a trip to Liverpool, making the next three gameweeks crucial for asset selection in Sleeper and Fantrax leagues.

Brighton fantasy tiers

Best Brighton fantasy assets

Groß (Brighton, MID)

Groß ranks 2nd overall in our model at 16.08 points per 90, the highest on Brighton’s squad.

De Cuyper (Brighton, DEF)

The left-back ranks 10th across all players and 8th among defenders in our model with 12.47 points per 90. De Cuyper combines 8 tackles, 3 assists and strong underlying chance creation (0.67 expected assists), which rewards his volume in attacking and defensive actions—exactly what best defenders in EPL fantasy leagues need to deliver.

Kostoulas (Brighton, FWD)

Kostoulas ranks 13th overall and projects 11.23 InfoSport Points in the next gameweek despite 4.7% FPL ownership. His 14.32 points per 90 places him 5th on the squad; he has 2 goals and 3 assists in limited minutes (70.6 expected), offering upside in Sleeper and Fantrax if his playing time increases.

Set pieces and penalties

Groß is Brighton’s first-choice penalty taker, with David and O’Riley as secondary options. Groß also leads the corners and indirect free-kicks order, supported by De Cuyper, Kadıoğlu, Ayari and Minteh. Direct free-kicks follow the same pecking order: Groß, Ayari, Dunk, De Cuyper and Gomez.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Brighton have recorded three clean sheets across five gameweeks, tied for 1st in the squad with 14 players sharing that accolade. They have conceded 5 goals, 14th fewest in the squad, creating a stable defensive platform. Vuskovic leads the squad with 37 clearances, blocks and interceptions, while Gomez’s 13 tackles rank 1st, and De Cuyper and Dunk round out a defence capable of generating consistent points through actions rather than shutouts alone.

The next fixture cycle—away to Sunderland (difficulty 3), home to Crystal Palace (difficulty 2), away to Liverpool (difficulty 4)—includes two winnable matches. Brighton’s clean-sheet probability shifts from fixture to fixture, but defenders like De Cuyper and Vuskovic will accumulate points regardless through their defensive work, making them more reliable than goalkeepers in EPL fixture difficulty tiers.

Fixture outlook

Brighton face Sunderland away in Gameweek 6 (difficulty 3), followed by Crystal Palace at home (difficulty 2) and Liverpool away (difficulty 4). Gameweeks 9 and beyond feature Manchester City away (difficulty 5) and Brentford at home (difficulty 3), with Hull City away (difficulty 2) in Gameweek 11, offering both attacking and defensive windows for player selection.

Players to avoid

Georginio (Brighton, FWD): Only 41.6 expected minutes and 0.5% FPL ownership signal bench role; 7.21 projected points offer minimal upside.

Hinshelwood (Brighton, MID): Ankle injury with 0% chance of playing; expected back 10 Oct. Avoid until he returns.

Wieffer (Brighton, DEF): Knee injury with unknown return date and 0 expected minutes; not viable for immediate lineups.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Brighton player for fantasy?

Groß is Brighton’s elite asset, ranking 2nd overall in our model at 16.08 points per 90. He leads the squad in assists (4), expected assists (0.86), expected goals (1.77) and direct free-kicks.

Who takes penalties for Brighton?

Groß is the primary penalty taker, with David and O’Riley listed as backup options. Groß has not missed a penalty in the season data provided, so he holds primary responsibility at the spot.

Are Brighton defenders good fantasy picks?

Yes. De Cuyper (12.47 points per 90) combines tackling, clearances, assists and expected assists, while Vuskovic leads the squad with 37 clearances, blocks and interceptions. Brighton’s three clean sheets reward defensive assets in category leagues where defensive volume matters more than in FPL.

Bottom line

Groß and De Cuyper are Brighton’s two cornerstone fantasy assets; own both if possible in Sleeper and Fantrax leagues. The next three fixtures include two winnable matches, making Kostoulas and Gomez viable depth pieces to consider before the Liverpool away fixture in Gameweek 8.

Brighton player stats

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

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