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Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

English professional football club in Brighton and Hove
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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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.

1902-03
Southern League Division Two runner-up

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.

1908-09
Western League Division 1A Champions

In the 1908-09 season, Brighton & Hove Albion achieved success by becoming the champions of the Western League Division 1A.

1909-10
Southern League Champions

The 1909-10 season saw Brighton & Hove Albion clinch the title of Southern League Champions.

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.

1921
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. moves to division three south

In 1921, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. switched to the regionalized division three south.

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.

1973-12-01
Brighton's heavy defeat to Bristol Rovers

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.

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.

1991
Play-off final loss to Notts County

In 1991, Brighton & Hove Albion lost the play-off final at Wembley to Notts County with a score of 3-1.

1992
Relegation to Division Three

In 1992, the team faced another relegation, this time to Division Three.

1996
Relegation to Division Three

In 1996, Brighton & Hove Albion faced further relegation to Division Three.

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.

1999-08
Brighton moves back to Withdean Stadium for the 1999-2000 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.

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.

2001-02
Football League Division Two Champions

During the 2001-02 season, the team achieved the title of champions in Football League 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.

2003-04
Promotion to Division One after Play-offs

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.

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.

2004-05
Mark McGhee appointed as manager

In the 2004-05 Championship season, Mark McGhee was appointed as the team's manager.

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.

2011-09-27
Brighton's loss to Crystal Palace

Brighton suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of rivals Crystal Palace, which was described as a low point by manager Poyet.

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.

2020
Lewis Dunk with most appearances

During the 2020 season, Lewis Dunk made the most appearances in matches for a team.

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.

2021-10-30
BHA 0 - 5 MCI (H)

Brighton & Hove Albion suffered a significant loss against Manchester City with a score of 0-5 in a home match.

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.

2024-02-21
Warren Morgan's Statement

Warren Morgan made a statement or comment related to Brighton, possibly in the context of sports or achievements.

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