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Brighton pile pressure on Rodgers with big victory

Bottom-of-the-table Leicester failed to ease mounting pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers after their winless start was extended by a thumping 5-2 defeat at high-flying Brighton.

Soccer • 04 Sep 22

Pascal Gross celebrates his second goal of the afternoon

Gross gives Ten Hag a debut to forget at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag endured a chastening reminder of the size of the job he has on his hands at Manchester United as his first game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 07 Aug 22

Transfer wrap: Ramsey and Rodon move to Ligue 1

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has joined Ligue 1 club Nice on a free transfer.

Soccer • 01 Aug 22

Aaron Connolly is hoping for a fresh start in Italy

Connolly: It's vital I got away from circle in England

Aaron Connolly is hopeful his year-long stint in Italy will kickstart his club and international careers as he gave some explanation for his slump in form.

Soccer • 26 Jul 22

Transfer news: Liverpool agree Mane sale to Bayern

Liverpool have agreed a €40.9m deal to sell Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich while Tottenham have signed midfielder Yves Bissouma from Brighton.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

Transfer wrap: Matic joins Roma, Spurs to nab Bissouma

Roma have announced the signing of Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic, while Tottenham are closing on a £25m (€29m) deal to land Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Aaron Connolly is back at Brighton after a loan at Middlesbrough

David Connolly: 'Aaron has a bit of work to do'

Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly says Aaron Connolly must park his ego and accept he has to prove himself in the Championship or lower to kickstart his stuttering club and international career.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Luke Reece, 21, was overheard directing abuse at nearby Brighton fans

Football fan banned for homophobic abuse at Brighton

A football supporter has been handed a three-year banning order for shouting homophobic abuse during a Premier League match at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

Jonny (right) opens the scoring against Aston Villa

Premier League: Wolves beat Villa to boost Euro hopes

Wolves maintained their European charge with a deserved derby win over Aston Villa while Southampton drew at Leeds and Brighton were held by basement side Norwich.

Soccer • 02 Apr 22

Shane Duffy is struggling with an ankle injury

Duffy doubt for Chelsea; Potter no interest in Everton

Shane Duffy is a major doubt for Brighton's Premier League clash with Chelsea, as manager Graham Potter insists he is very happy at one of the Premier League's "best-run clubs" amid reports linking him with the vacant Everton job.

Soccer • 17 Jan 22

Evan Ferguson is making impressive strides

Brighton boss Potter: Evan Ferguson has a big future

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter says Irish teenager Evan Ferguson has "a big future" as the former Bohemians striker edges closer to making his Premier League debut.

Soccer • 01 Jan 22

Callum Wilson (L) celebrates his goal for Newcastle with Jolinton

Premier League wrap: Newcastle finally get a win

Newcastle United ended their wait for a Premier League win at the 15th attempt as Burnley were beaten 1-0 at at St James' Park.

Soccer • 04 Dec 21

Aaron Connolly looks likely to be back in fold for Brighton on Saturday

Connolly close to return as Potter lauds Evan Ferguson

Aaron Connolly is likely to come back into the Brighton and Hove Albion squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton but boss Graham Potter has vowed to be patient when it comes to elevating Evan Ferguson to the first team.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Aaron Connolly got back in the goalscoring habit

Connolly bangs in a brace to fire Brighton through

Aaron Connolly fired in a brace of goals in a five-minute period to send Brighton and Hove Albion past Swansea City and into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Soccer • 22 Sep 21

Mason Greenwood celebrates his late winner

Man Utd stage second-half fightback to beat Brighton

Manchester United staged a comeback to beat Brighton 2-1 and move four points ahead of Leicester in the race for second place in the Premier League.

Soccer • 04 Apr 21

Roy Hodgson shakes hands with Graham Potter after Palace's dramatic win

No apologies from Hodgson for Palace smash and grab

Roy Hodgson said he would not apologise for the manner of Crystal Palace's performance after Christian Benteke's injury-time winner snatched a 2-1 victory at bitter rivals Brighton.

Brighton And Hove Albion • 23 Feb 21

Arsenal sign Brighton keeper Mat Ryan on loan

Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan has joined boyhood club Arsenal on loan until the end of the season.

Soccer • 22 Jan 21

Lacazette sinks Seagulls as Arsenal stay on track

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette made an instant impact as Arsenal continued their resurgence by scraping a 1-0 win which prolonged Brighton's miserable home record.

Soccer • 29 Dec 20

Soucek wheels away to celebrate his equaliser

Soucek rescues draw for West Ham against Brighton

Tomas Soucek's late goal rescued a Premier League point for West Ham against bogey side Brighton on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 27 Dec 20

Jayson Molumby has only played in one Premier League game this season

Potter refuses to rule out Molumby being sent on loan

Brighton manager Graham Potter has refused to rule out a possible loan move for Republic of Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby in January.

Soccer • 27 Dec 20

Aaron Connolly impressed against Liverpool

'We're fully behind him' - Potter backs Aaron Connolly

Brighton boss Graham Potter has urged Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly to be "nicer" to himself as he attempts to make his way in the Premier League and on the international stage.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Aaron Connolly: "Now that I've finally got into this position, I don't want to let it go."

Aaron Connolly on a whirlwind year & hunger for more

Republic of Ireland attacker Aaron Connolly has had a whirlwind year. Now, he's looking to take things to the next level.

Soccer • 22 Aug 20

Shane Duffy (R) battles with Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City

'First class' Duffy in line for return against United

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy has earned strong praise from Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter - and could be in line to start tonight's crucial clash with Manchester United.

Soccer • 30 Jun 20

Brighton's French striker Neal Maupay (C) scores the winner

Connolly class sets up last-gasp winner for Brighton

Republic of Ireland attacker Aaron Connolly rose off the bench to produce a brilliant 94th-minute assist for Neal Maupay that saw relegation-threatened Brighton and Hove Albion earn a huge victory against Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

Aaron Connolly has recovered from a knee injury

'Fit & sharp' Connolly backed to shine for Brighton

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter said Republic of Ireland attacker Aaron Connolly is looking "fit, strong and sharp" as he backed the Galway man to spearhead the Seagulls' fight against the drop.

Soccer • 19 Jun 20