# Brighton Beat Sunderland with 10-Man Advantage

> Brighton secure 3-0 win over Sunderland despite 10-man count after Struijk's red card.
- Title: Brighton Beat Sunderland with 10-Man Advantage · the Guardian
- Summary: Brighton secure 3-0 win over Sunderland despite 10-man count after Struijk's red card. Brighton beat Sunderland 3-0 with a 10-man squad after Struijk's red…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/10/sunderland-brighton-premier-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-10T16:20:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brighton, sunderland, premier league, struijk, hurzeler, sunderland manager, football match, sports
## Brighton secure 3-0 win
Brighton beat Sunderland 3-0 with a 10-man squad after Struijk's red card in Premier League match.
## Struijk shown red card
Pascal Struijk received red card after VAR review in second half of match.
## De Cuyper scores first goal
Maxim De Cuyper scored Brighton's first goal with a low shot past Sunderland's keeper.
## Sunderland's manager reaction
Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris called game tight but lacking composure.
## Brighton's defensive strength
Brighton maintained strong defensive organization despite 10-man squad.
## Sunderland's points situation
Sunderland remain on four points with one Premier League victory this season.
## Key takeaway

Brighton beat Sunderland 3-0 with a 10-man squad after Struijk's red card in Premier League match.