Brighton & Hove Albion
A Sussex seaside club that rose from the lower leagues to European football, based at the Falmer Stadium near Brighton. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its milestones and its biggest rivals.
Brighton & Hove Albion fixtures and results
Upcoming fixtures
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Brentford FC
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Newcastle United
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Arsenal FCPremier League table
Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:24 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 | Arsenal FC | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | |
| 4 |  Chelsea FC | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 6 | Brentford FC | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 | |
| 7 |  Everton FC | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 | |
| 9 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 | |
| 11 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | |
| 12 |  Leeds United | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 11 | |
| 14 |  Ipswich Town | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 | |
| 15 |  Fulham FC | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | |
| 16 |  Coventry City | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 | |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 | |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 | |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 | |
| 20 | Sunderland AFC | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 |
About Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion were founded in 1901 and spent most of their history in the lower divisions. The club left the Goldstone Ground in 1997, played at Gillingham and then at Withdean Stadium, and moved into the Falmer Stadium in 2011.
Brighton reached the FA Cup final in 1983, losing to Manchester United after a replay, and came close to dropping out of the Football League in 1997. The rebuilding that followed the Falmer move led to promotion to the Premier League in 2017 and a first European campaign, in the Europa League, in 2023/24.
Brighton play in blue and white stripes, and their nickname, the Seagulls, reflects the seaside setting. The club has gained a reputation for smart recruitment, regularly developing and selling players for large fees.
Honours and milestones
Promotions and cup runs| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Third Division South (third tier) | 1 | 1957/58 |
| Championship promotion | – | 2016/17, runners-up |
| FA Cup final (runner-up) | – | 1983 |
| UEFA Europa League (group stage) | – | 2023/24 |
Rivals
Crystal Palace
The rivalry with Palace, played along the A23 and M23 between south London and the Sussex coast, grew in the late 1970s and is now one of the Premier League’s liveliest.
Southampton
Southampton, along the south coast, are another long-standing local opponent.
Brighton & Hove Albion FAQs
Where do Brighton play their home games?
At the Falmer Stadium, often called the Amex, just outside Brighton. The club has played there since 2011.
When did Brighton first reach the Premier League?
In 2017, after finishing second in the Championship in 2016/17. They had been in the third tier as recently as 2010/11.
Have Brighton played in Europe?
Yes. Brighton qualified for the Europa League by finishing sixth in the Premier League in 2022/23 and played in the competition in 2023/24, their first European campaign.
Who are Brighton’s biggest rivals?
Crystal Palace are the main rivals, in a fixture known as the M23 derby. Southampton are another long-standing local opponent.
Where can I follow Brighton & Hove Albion fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our Premier League page.