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Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

English professional football club in Brighton and Hove

Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. was founded in 1901 and competes in the Premier League. They won the FA Charity Shield in 1910 and reached the FA Cup final in 1983. After financial struggles, the club saw success with promotions in 2001 and 2002, leading to a move to the Falmer Stadium in 2011. In 2017, they returned to the Premier League after 34 years and in 2023, they finished sixth and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.

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Timeline

1901-06-24
Formation of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove United was formed on June 24, 1901, and quickly changed its name to Brighton & Hove Albion. The club replaced the defunct Brighton & Hove Rangers in the Southern League.
1910
Southern League win
In 1910, Brighton & Hove Albion won the Southern League. The same year, they also won the FA Charity Shield.
1920
Brighton & Hove Albion joins Football League
In 1920, Brighton & Hove Albion became a member of the Football League, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.
1972-10
Mike Bamber becomes Chairman of Brighton
Mike Bamber became the Chairman of Brighton in October 1972 and served until 1983. He is known for bringing notable figures like Brian Clough and Alan Mullery to the club, leading them to significant achievements.
1974-07
Brian Clough leaves Brighton for Leeds United
Brian Clough departed from Brighton in July 1974 to become the manager of Leeds United. His time at Brighton was marked by mixed results and challenges, leading to his departure to a new opportunity.
1979
Brighton promoted to First Division under Alan Mullery
In 1979, Brighton achieved promotion to the First Division under the management of Alan Mullery, marking a significant milestone in the club's history. This success brought attention and hope to the team.
1983
Brighton reaches FA Cup final
Despite facing relegation, Brighton reached their first and only FA Cup final in 1983. The final against Manchester United was memorable, with Gordon Smith's near miss becoming a famous moment in football history.
1987
Alan Mullery resigns as Brighton manager
Alan Mullery resigned from his position as Brighton manager in 1987 due to a combination of poor form and unhappiness over the club's financial situation.
1997
Near Downgrade to English Football Conference League and Liquidation
In 1997, Brighton football club faced the threat of being downgraded to the English Football Conference league and liquidation, but managed to survive.
1998-02
Brian Horton replaces Jimmy Case as Brighton manager
In February 1998, Brian Horton took over as the manager of Brighton, replacing Jimmy Case. The decision was made by the board of directors to move the club forward and improve their performance.
1999-01
Jeff Wood becomes Brighton manager after Brian Horton's departure
In January 1999, Jeff Wood was appointed as the new manager of Brighton after Brian Horton left to join Port Vale. Wood initially had a good start with two wins and a draw, but the team's performance declined later in the season.
2000-01
Brighton's successful season - Division Three champions
In the 2000-01 season, Brighton were crowned champions of Division Three and promoted to Division Two.
2002-10-26
Brighton's Record Losing Sequence
Brighton experienced a record losing streak of 12 games, including a 5-0 defeat by Crystal Palace, during the 2002-03 Division One campaign.
2003-05
Brighton's Promotion under Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee led Brighton to promotion at the first attempt after a dramatic play-off semi-final and final in the 2003-04 Division Two season.
2005-01-09
Release of Fundraising Single 'Tom Hark'
On January 9, 2005, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club released a fundraising single titled 'Tom Hark,' which entered the UK chart at number 17. The song gained national airplay on BBC Radio 1 as part of the club's efforts to raise funds for its financial challenges.
2005-10-28
Approval of Falmer Stadium
On October 28, 2005, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister announced the successful application for Falmer Stadium, bringing joy and relief to the fans of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. The approval faced challenges, including a judicial review, but eventually led to the construction of the club's new home ground.
2006-09-07
Mark McGhee's Sacking
Mark McGhee was sacked as manager of Brighton after a meeting with the club's chairman due to a loss of faith by fans and in the dressing room.
2007-08
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Cheltenham Town
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. played against Cheltenham Town and won with a score of 4-1.
2008-09
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs Leyton Orient
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. played against Leyton Orient, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, and Brighton won 5-4 on penalties.
2009-04-24
Brighton retains League 1 status
Brighton retained their League 1 status on April 24 with a win over Bristol Rovers, securing their position in the league.
2009-11-10
Gus Poyet appointed as Brighton manager
Gus Poyet was appointed as the new manager of Brighton on November 10, 2009, with Mauricio Taricco as his assistant. Under his management, Brighton won their first game against local rivals Southampton F.C. with a 3-1 victory.
2010-11
Brighton wins League One under Gus Poyet
In the 2010-11 season, Brighton won League One under the management of Gus Poyet.
2011-05-08
Brighton victory parade on Brighton seafront
After securing the League One title, Brighton held a victory parade on Brighton seafront on May 8, 2011, celebrating their successful season.
2011-05-31
Completion of Falmer Stadium
On May 31, 2011, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club officially completed the construction of Falmer Stadium and received the keys to the venue. This marked the end of 14 years without a designated home for the club, providing a modern facility with an initial capacity of 22,374 seats.
2011-07-16
Brighton's first game at Falmer Stadium
Brighton's reserve team played their first game at the new Falmer Stadium on July 16, 2011, with a 2-0 win over Eastbourne Borough in the Sussex Senior Cup Final.
2011-07-30
Brighton's first team debut at the Amex Stadium
Brighton's first team played their debut game at the Amex Stadium against Tottenham in a friendly match on July 30, 2011, marking a new era for the team.
2011-08-06
Brighton's first competitive game at Falmer Stadium
Brighton played their first competitive game at Falmer Stadium against Doncaster Rovers, winning 1-0. The match marked the transition from the Goldstone Ground to Falmer Stadium.
2012-04-25
Expansion of Falmer Stadium
On April 25, 2012, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club received approval from the Brighton & Hove City Council to expand Falmer Stadium. The expansion included increasing the seating capacity by 8,000 seats, adding corporate boxes, television facilities, and luxury suites to enhance the stadium's amenities.
2013-05-13
Defeat to Crystal Palace in Championship play-off semi-final
Brighton was defeated by Crystal Palace in the Championship play-off semi-final, ending their hopes for promotion in the 2012-13 season.
2013-06-23
Dismissal of Gus Poyet
Brighton officially dismissed Gus Poyet following his suspension for an alleged breach of contract, leading to a legal dispute between the manager and the club.
2014-12-31
Chris Hughton appointed as manager
Chris Hughton took over as manager when Brighton was facing relegation threats, eventually steering the team away from the danger zone.
2017-04-17
Brighton clinches promotion to the Premier League
Brighton clinched promotion to the Premier League after a 2–1 win against Wigan Athletic at home on 17 April 2017.
2017-09-09
Brighton's First Premier League Victory
On 9 September 2017, Brighton won their first ever Premier League game by beating West Bromwich Albion 3–1. This victory was significant for the club.
2018-05
Chris Hughton's Sacking
At the end of the 2018–19 season, Brighton was dissatisfied with their 17th-place finish in the Premier League and sacked manager Chris Hughton.
2019-05-20
Graham Potter Becomes Manager
Graham Potter was announced as the new manager of Brighton on 20 May 2019 after paying Swansea £3m in compensation. He succeeded Chris Hughton.
2021-10-02
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 6 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (Home)
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. achieved a significant victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. with a score of 6-0 at home.
2021-10-23
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 1 - 5 Everton F.C. (Home)
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. faced a heavy defeat against Everton F.C. with a score of 1-5 at home.
2022-09-08
Graham Potter Leaves Brighton
On 8 September 2022, Graham Potter left Brighton to join Chelsea FC. Andrew Crofts was appointed as the interim-head coach of Brighton.
2022-09-18
Roberto De Zerbi Becomes Head Coach
On 18 September 2022, Roberto De Zerbi was announced as Brighton's head coach, signing a four-year contract. Under his leadership, Brighton achieved notable victories and their highest-ever league placing.
2022-11-07
De Zerbi Eyeing Up Brighton History
De Zerbi is aiming to make history with Brighton in multiple aspects, possibly in the same sport or competition.
2023-09-21
Joao Pedro's First European Goal
On September 21, 2023, Joao Pedro scored the first European goal for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. through a spot kick, making history for the club.
End of the Timeline
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

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