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Joshua Zirkzee reacts after his penalty miss which had followed Victor Lindelof's miss earlier in the shootout

FA Cup round-up: Penalty heartbreak for Man United

Manchester United's FA Cup title defence came to an end at home to Fulham as Bernd Leno saved Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee's spot-kicks to send Marco Silva's men through to the quarter-finals on penalties.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Premier League: Brighton 2-2 Liverpool - recap

Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool drew 2-2 in the Premier League on Sunday, with Lewis Dunk snatching a late equaliser for the hosts.

Soccer • 08 Oct 23

Ferguson had had a bright first half for Brighton

Ferguson off injured as Brighton win at Stamford Bridge

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been taken off with what appeared to be an ankle injury in the first half of Brighton's Premier League win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 15 Apr 23

Premier League: Brighton 2-4 Arsenal recap

The action as it happened from this afternoon's Premier League clash between Brighton and Arsenal, with the visitors going seven clear at the top of the league

Soccer • 31 Dec 22

"He has got a bit of an attitude which I like. He will be here next year"

Bruce confirms Jayson Molumby to stay at West Brom

West Brom manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Republic of Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby will be remaining at the club, his loan deal from Brighton having already been made permanent.

Soccer • 28 Apr 22

Graham Potter reacts during the goalless draw with Leeds United

Potter not impressed after fans boo Leeds draw

Brighton boss Graham Potter was less than impressed with the fans who booed his team at the final whistle in their goalless draw with Leeds.

Soccer • 27 Nov 21

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk was forced to go into goals after Robert Sanchez was sent off

Newcastle battle to draw in front of watching Howe

Isaac Hayden's equaliser earned Newcastle a 1-1 draw at 10-man Brighton, a result that lifted them off the foot of the Premier League table in front of their prospective new boss Eddie Howe.

Soccer • 06 Nov 21

Stephen Kenny says Aaron Connolly may need to leave Brighton on loan in order to play regularly

Kenny: Connolly at a crossroads in his career

Having exploded onto the scene with a brace against Spurs two years ago, momentum has deserted Aaron Connolly.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

'We were really pleased with Aaron in the last (cup) game. It was nice for him to get some goals'

Potter urges Connolly to take Carabao Cup chance

Brighton boss Graham Potter hopes Aaron Connolly can use the Carabao Cup tie at Leicester to show why he should be given more game time in the Premier League.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Phil Foden's fantastic start to the season for Man City continued on the south coast

Foden stars as Man City ease past Brighton

A first-half masterclass from Manchester City saw them win at Brighton and move back up to second in the Premier League.

Soccer • 23 Oct 21

Shane Duffy gestures to supporters after Brighton's 2-0 win over Watford

'He's been fantastic' - Potter hails resurgent Duffy

Graham Potter has backed resurgent Shane Duffy to have a long-term future at Brighton.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Shane Duffy heads home Brighton's opener against Watford

Rejuvenated Duffy powers Brighton past Watford

A rejuvenated Shane Duffy toasted his Brighton resurgence with a thumping header as the Seagulls saw off Watford 2-0 in the Premier League.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Connolly has been at WSL side Brighton since 2019

Megan Connolly extends Brighton contract

Republic of Ireland midfielder Megan Connolly has signed a one-year contract extension at Brighton and Hove Albion which will run until June 2023.

Soccer • 15 Aug 21

Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium

Potter unsure about Yves Bissouma future

Brighton boss Graham Potter insists Yves Bissouma is happy at the Amex Stadium but admits he does not know what the player's future holds.

Soccer • 12 Aug 21

Junior Firpo in action for Barcelona in March

Transfers: Leeds sign Barcelona defender Junior Firpo

Leeds have completed the signing of defender Junior Firpo from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

Rianna Jarrett scored two goals this season

Jarrett seeking new club after exit from Brighton

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett has been released by Brighton.

Soccer • 20 May 21

Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen makes a save

Toothless Toffees' Euro hopes hurt with Brighton draw

Everton were unable to keep the pressure on local rivals Liverpool, letting two points slip in the fight for the European places with a lacklustre goalless draw at Brighton.

Soccer • 12 Apr 21

Danny Welbeck and Leandro Trossard both got on the scoresheet for the Seagulls

Brighton dominate Newcastle to soar clear of drop zone

Brighton pulled six points clear of the Premier League drop zone with a dominant 3-0 win over fellow relegation-battlers Newcastle.

Soccer • 20 Mar 21

Leicester City's Daniel Amartey stooped to head in the winner

Amartey strikes late on as Leicester move up to second

Leicester City climbed back into second place in the Premier League as they came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to a late goal by Daniel Amartey.

Soccer • 06 Mar 21

Lee Mason enraged both sets of players during a chaotic performance

Connolly miss and Mason blunder compound Brighton loss

Referee Lee Mason sparked farcical scenes at The Hawthorns as West Brom claimed a priceless win over Brighton as Aaron Connolly missed a glorious chance for the Seagulls.

Soccer • 27 Feb 21

Evan Ferguson was on the mark in Brighton's 6-1 drubbing of West Ham

Ferguson bags first Brighton goal in Premier League 2

Evan Ferguson scored his first goal for Brighton and Hove Albion since his move from Bohemians last month, helping their under-23s to a 6-1 defeat of West Ham United in the Premier League 2.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Gareth Bale (L) had little impact before being withdrawn by Jose Mourinho after an hour

Spurs 'suffering with self-esteem' admits Mourinho

Jose Mourinho admits fragile confidence and low self-esteem cost Tottenham dearly after their poor form continued with a 1-0 loss at lowly Brighton.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly was prevented from adding a second by Toby Alderweireld's late block

Seagulls break home duck against struggling Spurs

Brighton registered an overdue first Premier League home win of the season by deservedly seeing off an out-of-sorts Tottenham team missing star striker Harry Kane.

Soccer • 31 Jan 21

Michail Antonio scored his first goal since October

Antonio goal lifts West Ham to victory over Burnley

Michail Antonio returned to goalscoring form as West Ham edged closer to the Premier League top six with a 1-0 victory over Burnley.

Soccer • 16 Jan 21

Jayson Molumby is heading to Preston North End for the remainder of the season

Jayson Molumby joins Preston North End on loan deal

Republic of Ireland international Jayson Molumby has joined Preston North End on loan from Brighton until the end of the season.

Soccer • 05 Jan 21

Brighton Hove Albion