Brighton

Club Information

Club History

Brighton and Hove Albion were founded in 1901 and endured decades of financial struggles before their modern transformation. The club famously reached the 1983 FA Cup Final but spent years battling relegation and even playing at Gillingham's ground while homeless. The construction of the Amex Stadium in 2011 marked a turning point, and under Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton qualified for European football for the first time in their history. The Seagulls have become one of the Premier League's most admired sides for their progressive playing style and brilliant recruitment.

Trophy Cabinet

• Second Division/Championship: 3 (1958, 1965, 2017)
• Community Shield: 1 (1910)

Did You Know?

• Brighton had to play home games at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium (75 miles away) from 1997 to 1999 while homeless
• The Amex Stadium was built after a 12-year campaign and two public inquiries
• Brighton have sold players for over £250 million since reaching the Premier League and still improved
• The club qualified for the Europa League for the first time in 2023-24 under Roberto De Zerbi
• At 31 years old Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest manager in Premier League history when appointed in 2024
• Brighton's scouting network discovered talents like Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister from South America
• The club's famous anthem "Sussex by the Sea" has been sung by fans since the 1920s