A social media meme claims Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford form the Premier League's 'Bermuda Triangle' where points are mysteriously lost against the traditional Big Six. Recent results have fueled this narrative: Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0, Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0, and Bournemouth pushed Liverpool to a 1-0 defeat.

Data analysis reveals mixed results. Since the 2024-25 season, Brighton have taken 42 points from 26 games against elite opposition (1.62 points per match). Bournemouth follow with 35 points (1.35 per game). However, Brentford's record is weaker at 22 points (0.85 per game).

Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa have matched or outperformed the Bees. Brighton's exceptional performance under Fabian Hurzeler stands out as the driving force behind the meme, with only Blackburn's Kenny Dalglish achieving better points-per-game against the Big Six since 2024.

The theory persists because these clubs consistently punch above their weight against resource-rich opponents, making victories more memorable than simple statistical outcomes would suggest.