Brighton & Hove Albion have established themselves as a solid English Premier League outfit in recent years, even playing in the Europa League last season after a memorable 2022/23 campaign in which they finished sixth in the English top flight.
Whether you are a lifelong Brighton fan or simply looking to expand your knowledge of the club, here is everything you need to know!
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WHERE DO BRIGHTON PLAY?
Brighton play their football at the American Express Stadium, which has been their home ground since 2011. The Seagulls previously played at Withdean Stadium but seized the opportunity to move with the projected improvement of the club on the pitch.
WHEN WERE BRIGHTON FOUNDED?
Founded in 1901, Brighton originally played professional football in the Southern League, where they enjoyed great success in the early stages of their history as a football club.
WHAT TROPHIES HAVE BRIGHTON WON?
Since their formation, Brighton have not had the most decorated history in terms of winning trophies. However, the titles they have claimed include an English Super Cup, two Fourth Tier English titles, and two Third Tier English titles.
WHO IS BRIGHTON’S ALL-TIME TOP SCORER?
Brighton’s all-time top scorer is Tommy Cook, who played for the Seagulls between 1922 and 1929, scoring an impressive 123 goals in 209 appearances across all competitions.
WHAT IS BRIGHTON’S BIGGEST EVER TOP-FLIGHT VICTORY?
Brighton recorded their biggest ever top-flight victory in the famous 2022/23 campaign, when they impressively beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-0, setting them up for a memorable finish to the season that saw them qualify for the Europa League.
WHO ARE BRIGHTON’S BIGGEST RIVALS?
Although it might not make sense geographically, Brighton’s biggest rivals are Crystal Palace, and it is always a fierce affair when the two sides meet.
The rivalry dates back to the 1970s, sparked by a famous incident involving the managers of both clubs, Terry Venables and Alan Mullery, with animosity between the teams intensifying since then.
WHY ARE BRIGHTON KNOWN AS ‘THE SEAGULLS’?
Brighton are famously known as ‘The Seagulls’, a nickname inspired by the city’s coastal location. If you visit the stadium, you will often see seagulls flying around, which always sparks cheers from the home crowd.
WHO ARE THE BEST PLAYERS TO COME OUT OF THE BRIGHTON ACADEMY?
Brighton’s academy has produced some great talent, particularly in recent years, with several players coming through the youth setup and moving on for substantial fees.
Notable alumni include Ben White, who left the club to join Arsenal for £50 million, and club legend Lewis Dunk, who has featured for England and holds the record for most appearances for Brighton, with 411.
WHO IS BRIGHTON’S MOST SUCCESSFUL MANAGER?
Jack Robson is the club’s most successful manager, winning an impressive five trophies during his six-year stint before moving on to manage one of Europe’s biggest clubs, Manchester United.
WHO IS BRIGHTON’S CURRENT MANAGER?
Brighton recently experienced a managerial change when Roberto De Zerbi left the club, leading to the appointment of 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler. The German is the youngest permanent manager in the Premier League era, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in arguably Europe’s most competitive division.
BRIGHTON CURRENT SQUAD
Manager: Fabian Hurzeler (Germany)
Goalkeepers
1 Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands)
23 Jason Steele (England)
39 Carl Rushworth (England)
Defenders
4 Adam Webster (England)
29 Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands)
3 Igor (Brazil)
5 Lewis Dunk (England)
30 Pervis Estupinan (Ecuador)
19 Valentin Barco (Argentina)
2 Tariq Lamptey (Ghana)
34 Joel Veltman (Netherlands)
42 Odel Offiah (England)
Midfielders
27 Mats Wieffer (Netherlands)
20 Carlos Baleba (Cameroon)
11 Billy Gilmour (Scotland)
41 Jack Hinshelwood (England)
15 Jakub Moder (Poland)
8 Mahmoud Dahoud (German)
6 James Milner (England)
26 Yasin Ayari (Sweden)
10 Julio Enciso (Paraguay)
44 Cameron Peupion (Australia)
Forwards
22 Kaoru Mitoma (Japan)
14 Ibrahim Osman (Ghana)
16 Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador)
24 Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast)
7 Solly March (England)
17 Yankuba Minteh (Gambia)
45 Amario Cozier-Duberry (England)
28 Even Ferguson (Ireland)
9 Joao Pedro (Brazil)
18 Danny Welbeck (England)
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