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Brighton Hove Albion FC Team History

Brighton & Hove Albion FC
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Founded
1901

Location
Brighton

Team History
1902 - Present / Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
1901 - 1902 / Brighton & Hove United

Nickname
The Seagulls, Albion - Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, affectionately known as the Seagulls, has been a staple of English football since its founding in 1901. While they may not be one of the most successful teams in England's top-flight Premier League today, their rich history and unique nickname make them an exciting team to follow.

The origins of Brighton & Hove Albion’s nickname are rooted deep within its past. In 1910, when the club was first promoted to Division Two (now The Championship), it adopted its official crest featuring a seagull carrying a ball - subsequently becoming known as ‘The Seagulls’ or ‘Albion Rovers’ by local supporters. This iconic image has remained with them ever since and is still used on all modern-day kits and merchandise for home and away games!

As time went on, however, this moniker began to take shape into something much more than just another team name; it became symbolic of how far Brighton had come from being an amateur side playing against local rivals such as Eastbourne United FC back then - now competing at some of Europe's biggest stadiums in front thousands upon thousands every week!

It also speaks volumes about how passionate fans are about supporting their beloved club; no matter what division they're playing in or who they're up against – these 'Seagulls' will always remain loyal until death do us part! So if you want to join these fanatics cheering on BHAFC during matches, don't forget that iconic mantra: "We Fly High As The Seagull!"

Championships
Premier League / 0

FA Cup / 0

Premier League - FA Cup Double / 0

Stadium
2011 - Present / Falmer Stadium
1999 - 2011 / Withdean Stadium
1997 - 1999 / Priestfield Stadium
1902 - 1997 / Goldstone Ground
1901 - 1902 / County Cricket Ground

Current Owner
2009 - Present / Tony Bloom

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  • BrightonandHoveAlbionSquad1903

    Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Team Formation 1902 – 1903

    Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. were founded in 1901 and 19 years later, in 1920, they were elected to the Football League’s new Third Division – having previously been members of the Southern League. In the Southern League, they won their only national honor to date, the FA Charity Shield, which at that time was contested by the champions of ...
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  • The club wins promotion to the First Division

    The club wins promotion to the First Division

    In 2002: The club wins promotion to the First Division as champions of the Second Division, under manager Steve Coppell.
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    Falmer Stadium – Brighton New Stadium

    In 2011, The Brighton club moves to a new stadium, Falmer Stadium, with a capacity of 30,7501.
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  • Brighton club 2011 wins promotion to the Championship

    Brighton & Hove Albion lift the 2011 League One title

    In 2011: The club wins promotion to the Championship as champions of League One, under manager Gus Poyet.
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  • Brighton Albion 2017

    Back to the Premier League in 2017

    Brighton’s first season back in the Premier League was largely successful, with the club rising into the top half several times in the season. Despite falling to one point above the relegation zone in January, victories over Arsenal and Manchester United in the final months of the campaign helped secure a finish of 15th. Brighton’s second season in the Premier ...
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  • Graham Potter

    Brighton club appoints Graham Potter as their new manager

    In 2020: The Brighton club appoints Graham Potter as their new manager, replacing Chris Hughton who was sacked after a poor run of form.
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is a professional football club based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. The team was founded in 1901 and played at their current home ground, the American Express Community Stadium (formerly Falmer Stadium), since 2011. As one of England’s oldest clubs competing in professional football leagues, Brighton & Hove Albion has an illustrious history of over 100 years.

The early days for “the Seagulls” were spent mainly as a non-league side before they joined the Football League Division Three South during the 1923/24 season – eventually becoming founder members of Division Two (now known as Championship) after winning promotion from Divison Three South two seasons later. Over the next few decades, they enjoyed moderate success while moving up to then down between divisions until 1983, when financial difficulties resulted in relegation to Non-League status once again – only this time it would be short-lived with promotion back into division three achieved just two years later thanks mainly due to manager Alan Mullery who also guided them through their first ever appearance at Wembley stadium where they won 2–1 against Sunderland AFC for their first major trophy - The Associate Members Cup 1985/86 season.

Finally, after 34 long years without top-flight action, on April 17th, 2017, “the Seagulls” sealed automatic promotion into English Premier League, which sparked wild scenes amongst supporters nationwide. Since then, there have been some memorable moments, including wins against Manchester United, Arsenal FC, and Tottenham Hotspur, along with the highest league finish, 11th place 2018/19 season. With solid financial support from owners Tony Bloom's family trust and passionate fans behind them, hopefully, more such successes will follow soon!

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