Brighton

Brighton & Hove Albion: The Seagulls of East Sussex

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, commonly referred to as simply “Brighton,” is a professional football club based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England. They compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club’s home ground is the Falmer Stadium.

Here are the key highlights:

1. Titles and Achievements:
   • Founded in 1901, Brighton won their only major domestic trophy, the FA Charity Shield (now known as FA Community Shield), in 1910 by defeating Aston Villa.
   • After years of ups and downs, they secured promotion to the Premier League in 2017, ending a 34-year absence from the topflight.
   • In the 2022–23 season, the club achieved their highest-ever top-flight finish (6th) and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
2. Historical Journey:
   • The club were founding members of the Football League’s Third Division in 1920.
   • They retained second-tier status until relegation in 1962 but bounced back over the years.
   • The club moved into the Falmer Stadium in 2011 after 14 years without a permanent home ground.