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.
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.
During the 1902-03 season, Brighton & Hove Albion finished as the runner-up in the Southern League Division Two, narrowly missing out on the title based on goal average.
In the 1908-09 season, Brighton & Hove Albion achieved success by becoming the champions of the Western League Division 1A.
The 1909-10 season saw Brighton & Hove Albion clinch the title of Southern League Champions.
In 1910, Brighton & Hove Albion won the Southern League. The same year, they also won the FA Charity Shield.
In 1920, Brighton & Hove Albion became a member of the Football League, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.
In 1921, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. switched to the regionalized division three south.
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.
On December 1, 1973, Brighton suffered a crushing 8-2 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers under the management of Brian Clough. This was a challenging period for the club during Clough's brief tenure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1991, Brighton & Hove Albion lost the play-off final at Wembley to Notts County with a score of 3-1.
In 1992, the team faced another relegation, this time to Division Three.
In 1996, Brighton & Hove Albion faced further relegation to Division Three.
In 1997, Brighton football club faced the threat of being downgraded to the English Football Conference league and liquidation, but managed to survive.
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.
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.
At the start of the 1999-2000 season, Brighton returned to play their home games at Withdean Stadium, a converted athletics track owned by the local council. The team had a patchy start to the season with struggles to find consistency.
In the 2000-01 season, Brighton were crowned champions of Division Three and promoted to Division Two.
During the 2001-02 season, the team achieved the title of champions in Football League Division Two.
Brighton experienced a record losing streak of 12 games, including a 5-0 defeat by Crystal Palace, during the 2002-03 Division One campaign.
During the 2003-04 season, the team secured promotion to Division One after winning the play-offs, including a victory against Swindon Town and Bristol City.
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.
In the 2004-05 Championship season, Mark McGhee was appointed as the team's manager.
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.
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.
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.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. played against Cheltenham Town and won with a score of 4-1.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. played against Leyton Orient, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, and Brighton won 5-4 on penalties.
Brighton retained their League 1 status on April 24 with a win over Bristol Rovers, securing their position in the league.
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.
In the 2010-11 season, Brighton won League One under the management of Gus Poyet.
After securing the League One title, Brighton held a victory parade on Brighton seafront on May 8, 2011, celebrating their successful season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brighton suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of rivals Crystal Palace, which was described as a low point by manager Poyet.
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.
Brighton was defeated by Crystal Palace in the Championship play-off semi-final, ending their hopes for promotion in the 2012-13 season.
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.
Chris Hughton took over as manager when Brighton was facing relegation threats, eventually steering the team away from the danger zone.
Brighton clinched promotion to the Premier League after a 2–1 win against Wigan Athletic at home on 17 April 2017.
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.
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.
Graham Potter was announced as the new manager of Brighton on 20 May 2019 after paying Swansea £3m in compensation. He succeeded Chris Hughton.
During the 2020 season, Lewis Dunk made the most appearances in matches for a team.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. achieved a significant victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. with a score of 6-0 at home.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. faced a heavy defeat against Everton F.C. with a score of 1-5 at home.
Brighton & Hove Albion suffered a significant loss against Manchester City with a score of 0-5 in a home match.
On 8 September 2022, Graham Potter left Brighton to join Chelsea FC. Andrew Crofts was appointed as the interim-head coach of Brighton.
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.
De Zerbi is aiming to make history with Brighton in multiple aspects, possibly in the same sport or competition.
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.
Warren Morgan made a statement or comment related to Brighton, possibly in the context of sports or achievements.