Brighton prepare for Arsenal as local clubs face busy Saturday fixture list

Saturday, 19 September 2026 07:00

By Philip Keeler

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler has described Arsenal as “maybe the best team in England” ahead of their Premier League meeting at the Amex this weekend.

The Seagulls host the league leaders on Saturday afternoon, with Hürzeler striking a more complimentary tone than when the sides met last season.

The German coach had criticised Arsenal’s style of play during the previous campaign and accused them of “making their own rules”, but says Brighton are preparing for one of the toughest challenges in the division.

Kick-off at the Amex is at 3 pm.

Elsewhere in the Championship, Portsmouth are at home to Blackburn Rovers, while Southampton travel to Wrexham.

In League Two, Crawley Town are on the road at Grimsby Town.

All three matches also kick off at 3 pm.

There is a busy programme in non-league football as well.

Worthing make the long trip north to Hartlepool United in the National League, with that match getting under way at 12.30pm.

Chichester City host SE Dons in the FA Cup, while Bognor Regis Town welcome Harrow Borough.

Selsey travel to Ringmer, and Havant and Waterlooville are away at Bracknell Town.

Those four matches all kick off at 3 pm.

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Brighton prepare for Arsenal as local clubs face busy Saturday fixture list

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