Brighton & Hove Albion Overview

Q: What is Brighton & Hove Albion's stadium called?

<p>Brighton &amp; Hove Albion play all their home games at The Amex (American Express Stadium). The Seagulls have been playing their games at this venue, also known as the Falmer Stadium, since 2011.</p>

Liverpool v Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Final

Carabao Cup draw: Liverpool host Tottenham, Man Utd face Brighton

The Carabao Cup third-round draw has set up a massive all-Premier League clash, with Liverpool preparing to host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. The draw also revealed several other exciting potential top-flight encounters, as Manchester United face Brighton, while Arsenal travel to Ipswich Town in a highly anticipated and busy week of domestic cup action across England.

Liverpool launch massive Sarr bid after Minteh collapse

Liverpool have officially shifted their focus in the transfer market, launching a massive bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. The move comes after the club decided to walk away completely from negotiations for Brighton forward Yankuba Minteh, leaving Andoni Iraola desperate to secure attacking reinforcements before the summer transfer deadline.

Running track & shared Open stand! Withdean ‘wasn’t a dump’

Brighton are flying at the Amex, with the Seagulls soaring into Europe, but Mark McGhee has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - lifted the lid on life before Premier League fairytales came true. He has, following the opening of a new gallery celebrating the club’s colourful history, explained what it was like to work at the divisive Withdean Stadium.

Brighton complete £9.5m signing of 'modern' left-back Hadjam from Young Boys

Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the £9.5m signing of Algeria left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Swiss side Young Boys on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old arrives to bolster Fabian Hurzeler's defensive ranks following a fine spell in Switzerland, offering additional tactical depth and competition on the left flank for the Seagulls this season.

Brilliant Bouaddi won't fix all of Man City's many issues

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Baleba sends emotional farewell to Brighton after completing Man Utd transfer

Carlos Baleba has penned a heartfelt farewell message to Brighton and Hove Albion following his high-profile transfer to Manchester United. The 22-year-old midfielder expressed his deep gratitude to the Seagulls fans and staff as he prepares to embark on a new chapter at Old Trafford.

Pos	Team	P	W	F	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Brighton & Hove Albion	1	1	4	4	3	W
2	Arsenal	1	1	3	3	3	W
3	Brentford	1	1	3	3	3	W
4	Everton	1	1	2	2	3	W
5	Hull City	1	1	2	2	3	W

Pos

Team

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PTS

Form

Brighton & Hove Albion

W

Arsenal

W

Brentford

W

Everton

W

Hull City

W

Frequently asked questions

When were Brighton & Hove Albion founded?

Edgar Everest, an official of the Sussex Football Association, founded Brighton United in 1897. Then, in the wake of the collapse of the club in 1900, Brighton & Hove Rangers were formed, before suffering the same fate a year later. Finally, the manager of Brighton United, John Jackson, formed a club at the Seven Stars pub in Ship Street in 1901 called Brighton & Hove United, before changing its name to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Who are the owners of Brighton & Hove Albion?

Legendary English sports bettor Tony Bloom is the majority shareholder and the current chairman of Brighton. He bought the club in 2009.

What is Brighton & Hove Albion's stadium called?

Brighton & Hove Albion play all their home games at The Amex (American Express Stadium). The Seagulls have been playing their games at this venue, also known as the Falmer Stadium, since 2011.

What is Amex Stadium's capacity?

The capacity of The Amex is 31,876 and has undergone several renovations since it opened in 2011 with an initial capacity of 22,374 seats.

How many trophies have Brighton & Hove Albion won?

Brighton have won just a solitary title throughout their history, the 1910 FA Community Shield (or Charity Shield as it was known as the time).

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Brighton & Hove Albion won?

Brighton are yet to lift an English top flight title, and only got promoted to the first division in the Premier League era ahead of the 2016-17 season, 34 years after they last played in the top flight.

Who has made the most appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion?

Ernie Wilson, who spent 14 years at the club between 1922 and 1936, is Brighton's record-appearance maker of all-time, featuring in 566 games.

Who is Brighton & Hove Albion's all-time top goalscorer?

English striker Tommy Cook, who is Brighton's first-ever player to play for England, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, finding the back of the net 123 times in 209 games. He also played county cricket for Sussex for 15 years.

Which famous players have played for Brighton & Hove Albion?

Alexis Mac Allister, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Danny Welbeck, Tommy Cook, and Bobby Zamora are some of the most famous names to have donned the Brighton jersey.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Brighton & Hove Albion?

Roberto De Zerbi, Sami Hyppia, Liam Brady, and Gus Poyet are among the most famous Brighton managers ever.

What is Brighton & Hove Albion's nickname?

Brighton & Hove Albion are famously known as The Seagulls. The club is located at the south coast of UK, where there are a lot of beachfronts and seagulls, which is where the nickname originates from.