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Ruled out with stiff neck Dunk is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Arsenal due to a stiff neck, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Dunk had recently scored his first goal of the season in the win over Coventry City, an outside the box strike that marked just his second goal since the start of the 2024/25 campaign, while also contributing to a clean sheet with four clearances and one blocked shot. This absence is a notable one given that recent form, and his recovery timeline will be worth monitoring during the international break. Pascal Struijk is starting in central defense to replace him against the Gunners.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's victory Dunk scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-0 win versus Coventry City.

Impact Dunk scored his first goal of the season Sunday, an outside-the-box strike in the 83rd minute assisted by Chema. It marked just his second goal since the start of the 2024-25 season. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet for the second time this season, contributing four clearances and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Clearance off the line in 1-1 draw Dunk recorded 11 clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Dunk recorded 11 clearances, one of which was a clearance off the line to prevent a Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal. He has played the full 90 minutes in all three games so far and only had one clearance across the first two games, getting 11 in this game.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full 90 in defeat Dunk registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Dunk played the full 90 minutes at the heart of Brighton's defense but was unable to prevent Chelsea from scoring four times, including three goals inside the opening 32 minutes. He contributed one tackle, one block and one clearance, though Brighton's defensive unit struggled with Chelsea's pace and movement in transition. Dunk's experience and aerial ability should nevertheless keep him at the center of the back line as Brighton look to tighten up defensively in the upcoming fixtures.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backline to shutout Dunk had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Aston Villa.

Impact Dunk registered one cross and two interceptions in Saturday's 4-0 win over Aston Villa. The center-back was largely untroubled while helping his side keep a clean sheet, using his positioning and reading of the game to anchor the backline. Dunk's leadership, aerial ability and experience remain important assets in defense, and he should continue to hold a prominent role throughout the campaign.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second in 3-0 win Dunk scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Dunk scored one of his four shots against Wolves to put his team 2-0 ahead. They would go on to win 3-0 in their quest for European football. This was Dunk's first start in the last five games, having only played two minutes in the last game against Newcastle. He completed 96 of his 103 pass attempts. This was also the second time this season he has taken more than two shots in a game.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ends ban Dunk is no longer suspended and is an option for his club moving forward.

Impact Dunk is back from ban and is set to return in the coming games, hopefully remaining an option for the final few matches of the season. The defender has started in 28 of his 29 appearances this season while earning six clean sheets, likely to remain a normal option in the middle of the defense moving forward.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Dunk picked up his tenth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for the next two games, according to the league.

Impact Dunk was booked for time-wasting, and that caution took him to 10 yellow cards on the season, triggering a two-match suspension against Burnley and Tottenham. He'll be back in the mix for the showdown with Chelsea on April. 26. In his absence, Olivier Boscagli is expected to get the call in the heart of the Seagulls' back line.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sunderland Dunk (knee) is back available for Saturday's clash against Sunderland, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Dunk sat out the last matchup against Arsenal as a precaution due to some knee discomfort, but the defender has returned to full training with the Seagulls this week and will be an option from the opening whistle for Saturday's clash against Sunderland. That's a big boost for Albion, as Dunk has been a locked-in starter at the heart of the back line and his presence brings stability and leadership to the defense.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Dunk (knee) was pictured in training ahead of Saturday's visit to Sunderland.

Impact Dunk's return to practice is a great sign as he aims to regain a starting spot in the middle of the back line, considering that he missed only one game due to precaution. The defender is usually a solid source of passes and clearances when given meaningful time on the pitch, and his inclusion would limit Olivier Boscagli's involvement going forward.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined as precaution Dunk was sidelined for Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal as a precaution due to ongoing knee problems, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Dunk has been managing an ongoing knee issue and was precautionarily held out of Wednesday's loss to the Gunners to give him time to rest and recover. The defender's problem appears minor and shouldn't sideline him for long, especially with roughly 10 days before the next match against Sunderland, giving him ample time to get back to full fitness. That said, if he were to miss any time, Olivier Boscagli would likely be the main beneficiary with an uptick in playing time for the Seagulls.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Missing with minor knee injury Dunk is out for Wednesday's match against Arsenal due to a minor knee injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Danny Jamieson of TnT Sports.

Impact Dunk has missed the team sheet Wednesday as the club takes the field, with the defender out due to a minor knee injury. Unfortunately for the club, they now go on without a starting defender, only his fourth missed start all season. Oliver Boscagli starts in his place, hopefully with a quick turnaround for Dunk.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Missing with minor knee injury Dunk is out for Wednesday's match against Arsenal due to a minor knee injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Danny Jamieson of TnT Sports.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Active at both ends Dunk had three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Fulham. He also recorded five clearances, three blocked shots and two interceptions.

Impact Dunk is a steady target in set-piece situations and is also a solid outlet for defensive stats, so he tends to have a solid floor every time he's in the starting lineup. Even though the lack of clean sheets limits his upside, Dunk is a solid depth piece for the center-back role. He's racked up seven shots, 11 tackles, 16 interceptions, 35 clearances and 19 blocked shots over his last nine EPL appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth

Teenage substitute Charalampos Kostoulas scored with an audacious overhead kick in a stoppage-time to give Brighton a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Back from ban Dunk is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Dunk has served his one-match ban and is an option for the club again, with the defender having his yellow cards reset. He has started in 15 of his 16 appearances this season and should immediately return to a starting role, especially with a busy schedule ahead.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Dunk will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.

Impact Dunk accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Sunderland on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in central defense for the Seagulls, with Olivier Boscagli as the most likely option to replace him against the Black Cats. Dunk will be back available for the clash against Arsenal on Dec. 27.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine going forward Dunk is expected to return to the XI going forward after coming off the bench in the 2-1 win against Brentford.

Impact Dunk was dropped for a reported heel issue and possible illness, but he managed to go the final 45 in the win against Brentford. At full strength, he's gone the full 90 in every prior match this season and that's expected to be the case going forward. While he still doesn't have a shot on target, Brighton's defense has looked better in recent matches, allowing just one goal across three contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deals with minor heel injury Dunk will start Saturday's clash against Brentford on the bench since he is currently dealing with a minor heel injury and not fit enough to start, according to Andy Naylor from Th...

Impact Dunk will start Saturday's clash against the Bees on the bench as he isn't fully fit to start the game due to a minor heel injury. Olivier Boscagli will be the one starting alongside Jan Paul van Hecke in central defense for the Seagulls.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ever-present so far Dunk has started and played the full 90 in each of Brighton's first seven EPL matches this season.

Impact Dunk has been a regular presence at the back for Brighton and has been a steady source of defensive stats for the Seagulls. In those seven starts, Dunk has racked up 38 clearances, eight tackles, five interceptions and three blocked shots. Unfortunately, Brighton have yet to record a clean sheet, and that limits his upside considerably.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by injuries Dunk was held to 2,083 minutes in the Premier League.

Impact Dunk failed to tally a goal contribution for the first time in the Premier League and also was limited to just around 2,000 minutes for the first time. That's still a large role, but it's nowhere near the 3,000 minutes he averaged per season. He is the captain with Brighton and should remain in a big role next season for the final season of his contract, if he can stay fit.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Dunk (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Dunk has made his return as expected Monday, with the defender finding a spot on the bench to face the league champions. He will hope to see some time before returning to a starting spot for their season finale, as he is a regular starter when fit.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Liverpool Dunk (undisclosed) is back available for Monday's clash against Liverpool following his minor issue, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference. "Lewis [Dunk] is back in th...

Impact Dunk missed Saturday's game against the Wolves due to a minor issue but has been back in training this week and will be available for Monday's clash against the Reds. He is expected to return directly to the starting XI in the backline for that game.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out with "small issue" Dunk missed Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolves due to an injury, according to Derren Howard of Sussex World.

Impact Dunk was not in the team sheet Saturday despite no reports of an injury, with it now known the defender is carrying a small injury. This will be something to watch heading into the final few games of the season, as he is a regular starter and started in six straight matches before the injury. That said, they will hope he can recover quickly and make the team's next contest, with Jan Paul van Hecke and Adam Webster likely to continue as the centerback pair if Dunk misses more time.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in extra time Dunk (ribs) appeared off the bench for 30 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 (3-4) penalty shootout loss to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Dunk was back in action Saturday after six games out due to a rib injury. He wouldn't appear in the FA Cup match until late, coming on at the start of extra time and playing 30 minutes. He should be considered fit and will hope to see the start next contest, as he has started in 17 of his 19 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth