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Seasons

Every season we hold for Brighton, newest first. Pos is where they finished in the table, P the matches played, W, D and L the wins, draws and losses, and Pts the points. A trophy marks a title.

Brighton season by season
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2026-27So farPremier LeaguePromotion - Champions League (League phase)3851223716
2026-27So farUEFA Europa Conference LeaguePromotion - Conference League (Play Offs)92110404
2025-26Premier LeaguePromotion - Conference League (Qualification)838141113524653
2024-25Premier League83816139665961
2023-24Premier League1138121214556248
2022-23Premier LeaguePromotion - Europa League (Group Stage)63818812725362
2021-22Premier League938121511424451
2020-21Premier League163891415404641
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Head-to-head

How Brighton have done against each team in Third Division, across every match we hold between them, past seasons and cups included. W, D and L are wins, draws and losses. The teams they have met most come first; open one to see the last meetings.

  • BrentfordBrighton: won 11, drew 7, lost 10 of 28 meetingsBrighton have won 11 of their 28 meetings with Brentford

    Brighton: won 11, drew 7, lost 10 of 28 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 34, Brentford 36

    The meetings we hold go back to August 22, 1998.

    Last meetings with Brentford, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brentford 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 2Premier League 2025-26
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Brentford 1Premier League 2025-26
    3. Lost
      Brentford FC 4, Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2Premier League 2024-25
    4. Drew
      Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0, Brentford FC 0Premier League 2024-25
    5. Drew
      Brentford FC 0, Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0Premier League 2023-24
    Go to the Brentford team page
  • CardiffBrighton: won 5, drew 10, lost 7 of 22 meetingsCardiff have won 7 of their 22 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 5, drew 10, lost 7 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 19, Cardiff 25

    The meetings we hold go back to October 3, 1998.

    Last meetings with Cardiff, results for Brighton

    1. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Cardiff City 2Premier League 2018-19
    2. Lost
      Cardiff City 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Premier League 2018-19
    3. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Cardiff City 0Championship 2016-17
    4. Drew
      Cardiff City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2016-17
    5. Lost
      Cardiff City 4, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Championship 2015-16
    Go to the Cardiff team page
  • RotherhamBrighton: won 9, drew 3, lost 4 of 16 meetingsBrighton have won 9 of their 16 meetings with Rotherham

    Brighton: won 9, drew 3, lost 4 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 22, Rotherham 11

    The meetings we hold go back to December 12, 1998.

    Last meetings with Rotherham, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Rotherham United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 2Championship 2016-17
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 3, Rotherham United 0Championship 2016-17
    3. Lost
      Rotherham United 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2015-16
    4. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rotherham United 1Championship 2015-16
    5. Lost
      Rotherham United 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2014-15
    Go to the Rotherham team page
  • PeterboroughBrighton: won 9, drew 6, lost 1 of 16 meetingsBrighton have won 9 of their 16 meetings with Peterborough

    Brighton: won 9, drew 6, lost 1 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 21, Peterborough 10

    The meetings we hold go back to December 28, 1998.

    Last meetings with Peterborough, results for Brighton

    1. Drew
      Peterborough United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2012-13
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Peterborough United 0Championship 2012-13
    3. Won
      Peterborough United 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 2Championship 2011-12
    4. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Peterborough United 0Championship 2011-12
    5. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 3, Peterborough United 1League One 2010-11
    Go to the Peterborough team page
  • CarlisleBrighton: won 5, drew 3, lost 8 of 16 meetingsCarlisle have won 8 of their 16 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 5, drew 3, lost 8 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 19, Carlisle 24

    The meetings we hold go back to August 8, 1998.

    Last meetings with Carlisle, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Carlisle United 3League One 2010-11
    2. Drew
      Carlisle United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0League One 2010-11
    3. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Carlisle United 2League One 2009-10
    4. Won
      Carlisle United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2009-10
    5. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Carlisle United 2League One 2008-09
    Go to the Carlisle team page
  • HartlepoolBrighton: won 8, drew 5, lost 3 of 16 meetingsBrighton have won 8 of their 16 meetings with Hartlepool

    Brighton: won 8, drew 5, lost 3 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 26, Hartlepool 19

    The meetings we hold go back to October 31, 1998.

    Last meetings with Hartlepool, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Hartlepool United 1League One 2010-11
    2. Lost
      Hartlepool United 3, Brighton & Hove Albion 1League One 2010-11
    3. Lost
      Hartlepool United 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 0League One 2009-10
    4. Drew
      Brighton & Hove Albion 3, Hartlepool United 3League One 2009-10
    5. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Hartlepool United 1League One 2008-09
    Go to the Hartlepool team page
  • Leyton OrientBrighton: won 6, drew 6, lost 4 of 16 meetingsBrighton have won 6 of their 16 meetings with Leyton Orient

    Brighton: won 6, drew 6, lost 4 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 25, Leyton Orient 13

    The meetings we hold go back to September 19, 1998.

    Last meetings with Leyton Orient, results for Brighton

    1. Drew
      Leyton Orient 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0League One 2010-11
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 5, Leyton Orient 0League One 2010-11
    3. Drew
      Leyton Orient 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 1League One 2009-10
    4. Drew
      Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Leyton Orient 0League One 2009-10
    5. Lost
      Leyton Orient 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 1League One 2008-09
    Go to the Leyton Orient team page
  • Hull CityBrighton: won 7, drew 4, lost 3 of 14 meetingsBrighton have won 7 of their 14 meetings with Hull City

    Brighton: won 7, drew 4, lost 3 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 14, Hull City 6

    The meetings we hold go back to November 10, 1998.

    Last meetings with Hull City, results for Brighton

    1. Drew
      Hull City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2015-16
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Hull City 0Championship 2015-16
    3. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Hull City 0Championship 2012-13
    4. Lost
      Hull City 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2012-13
    5. Drew
      Hull City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2011-12
    Go to the Hull City team page
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  • PlymouthBrighton: won 7, drew 3, lost 4 of 14 meetingsBrighton have won 7 of their 14 meetings with Plymouth

    Brighton: won 7, drew 3, lost 4 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 25, Plymouth 20

    The meetings we hold go back to October 20, 1998.

    Last meetings with Plymouth, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Plymouth Argyle 0League One 2010-11
    2. Won
      Plymouth Argyle 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2010-11
    3. Lost
      Plymouth Argyle 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Championship 2005-06
    4. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Plymouth Argyle 0Championship 2005-06
    5. Lost
      Plymouth Argyle 5, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Championship 2004-05
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  • SouthendBrighton: won 4, drew 0, lost 8 of 12 meetingsSouthend have won 8 of their 12 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 4, drew 0, lost 8 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 11, Southend 21

    The meetings we hold go back to September 12, 1998.

    Last meetings with Southend, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Southend United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 1League One 2009-10
    2. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Southend United 3League One 2009-10
    3. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Southend United 3League One 2008-09
    4. Won
      Southend United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2008-09
    5. Lost
      Southend United 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 0League One 2007-08
    Go to the Southend team page
  • SwanseaBrighton: won 4, drew 3, lost 3 of 10 meetingsBrighton have won 4 of their 10 meetings with Swansea

    Brighton: won 4, drew 3, lost 3 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 13, Swansea 11

    The meetings we hold go back to September 5, 1998.

    Last meetings with Swansea, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Swansea City 1Premier League 2017-18
    2. Won
      Swansea City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Premier League 2017-18
    3. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Swansea City 1League One 2007-08
    4. Drew
      Swansea City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0League One 2007-08
    5. Lost
      Swansea City 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 1League One 2006-07
    Go to the Swansea team page
  • ExeterBrighton: won 6, drew 1, lost 3 of 10 meetingsBrighton have won 6 of their 10 meetings with Exeter

    Brighton: won 6, drew 1, lost 3 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 14, Exeter 6

    The meetings we hold go back to September 8, 1998.

    Last meetings with Exeter, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Exeter City 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2010-11
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 3, Exeter City 0League One 2010-11
    3. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Exeter City 0League One 2009-10
    4. Won
      Exeter City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 1League One 2009-10
    5. Lost
      Exeter City 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Third Division 2000-01
    Go to the Exeter team page
  • RochdaleBrighton: won 1, drew 4, lost 3 of 8 meetingsRochdale have won 3 of their 8 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 1, drew 4, lost 3 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 12, Rochdale 14

    The meetings we hold go back to December 19, 1998.

    Last meetings with Rochdale, results for Brighton

    1. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2010-11
    2. Drew
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2010-11
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Third Division 2000-01
    4. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rochdale AFC 1Third Division 2000-01
    5. Lost
      Rochdale 1, Brighton 0Third Division 1999-00
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  • ScunthorpeBrighton: won 1, drew 2, lost 5 of 8 meetingsScunthorpe have won 5 of their 8 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 1, drew 2, lost 5 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 7, Scunthorpe 16

    The meetings we hold go back to September 26, 1998.

    Last meetings with Scunthorpe, results for Brighton

    1. Lost
      Scunthorpe United 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 0League One 2008-09
    2. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Scunthorpe United 4League One 2008-09
    3. Drew
      Brighton & Hove Albion 1, Scunthorpe United 1League One 2006-07
    4. Won
      Scunthorpe United 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2006-07
    5. Lost
      Scunthorpe United 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Third Division 2000-01
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  • ShrewsburyBrighton: won 5, drew 0, lost 1 of 6 meetingsBrighton have won 5 of their 6 meetings with Shrewsbury

    Brighton: won 5, drew 0, lost 1 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 11, Shrewsbury 5

    The meetings we hold go back to November 28, 1998.

    Last meetings with Shrewsbury, results for Brighton

    1. Lost
      Shrewsbury Town 3, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Third Division 2000-01
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Shrewsbury Town 0Third Division 2000-01
    3. Won
      Shrewsbury 1, Brighton 2Third Division 1999-00
    4. Won
      Brighton 1, Shrewsbury 0Third Division 1999-00
    5. Won
      Brighton 1, Shrewsbury 0Third Division 1998-99
    Go to the Shrewsbury team page
  • HalifaxBrighton: won 2, drew 1, lost 3 of 6 meetingsHalifax have won 3 of their 6 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 2, drew 1, lost 3 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 5, Halifax 6

    The meetings we hold go back to November 21, 1998.

    Last meetings with Halifax, results for Brighton

    1. Drew
      Halifax Town 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Third Division 2000-01
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Halifax Town 1Third Division 2000-01
    3. Won
      Brighton 2, Halifax 1Third Division 1999-00
    4. Lost
      Halifax 2, Brighton 1Third Division 1999-00
    5. Lost
      Halifax 1, Brighton 0Third Division 1998-99
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  • DarlingtonBrighton: won 3, drew 2, lost 1 of 6 meetingsBrighton have won 3 of their 6 meetings with Darlington

    Brighton: won 3, drew 2, lost 1 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 8, Darlington 8

    The meetings we hold go back to November 7, 1998.

    Last meetings with Darlington, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Darlington FC 0Third Division 2000-01
    2. Won
      Darlington FC 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 2Third Division 2000-01
    3. Drew
      Brighton 1, Darlington 1Third Division 1999-00
    4. Drew
      Darlington 1, Brighton 1Third Division 1999-00
    5. Lost
      Brighton 0, Darlington 4Third Division 1998-99
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  • MansfieldBrighton: won 2, drew 0, lost 4 of 6 meetingsMansfield have won 4 of their 6 meetings with Brighton

    Brighton: won 2, drew 0, lost 4 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 9, Mansfield 8

    The meetings we hold go back to October 17, 1998.

    Last meetings with Mansfield, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Mansfield Town 0Third Division 2000-01
    2. Lost
      Mansfield Town 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Third Division 2000-01
    3. Lost
      Mansfield 1, Brighton 0Third Division 1999-00
    4. Won
      Brighton 6, Mansfield 0Third Division 1999-00
    5. Lost
      Mansfield 2, Brighton 0Third Division 1998-99
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  • BarnetBrighton: won 4, drew 1, lost 1 of 6 meetingsBrighton have won 4 of their 6 meetings with Barnet

    Brighton: won 4, drew 1, lost 1 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 8, Barnet 3

    The meetings we hold go back to October 24, 1998.

    Last meetings with Barnet, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Barnet FC 1Third Division 2000-01
    2. Won
      Barnet FC 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Third Division 2000-01
    3. Won
      Barnet 0, Brighton 1Third Division 1999-00
    4. Drew
      Brighton 1, Barnet 1Third Division 1999-00
    5. Lost
      Brighton 0, Barnet 1Third Division 1998-99
    Go to the Barnet team page
  • TorquayBrighton: won 3, drew 2, lost 1 of 6 meetingsBrighton have won 3 of their 6 meetings with Torquay

    Brighton: won 3, drew 2, lost 1 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 10, Torquay 4

    The meetings we hold go back to August 29, 1998.

    Last meetings with Torquay, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Torquay United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Third Division 2000-01
    2. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 6, Torquay United 2Third Division 2000-01
    3. Drew
      Torquay 0, Brighton 0Third Division 1999-00
    4. Lost
      Brighton 0, Torquay 1Third Division 1999-00
    5. Drew
      Torquay 1, Brighton 1Third Division 1998-99
    Go to the Torquay team page
  • Cambridge UtdBrighton: won 2, drew 1, lost 1 of 4 meetingsBrighton have won 2 of their 4 meetings with Cambridge Utd

    Brighton: won 2, drew 1, lost 1 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 8, Cambridge Utd 8

    The meetings we hold go back to October 9, 1998.

    Last meetings with Cambridge Utd, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton & Hove Albion 4, Cambridge United 3Second Division 2001-02
    2. Drew
      Cambridge United 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 0Second Division 2001-02
    3. Lost
      Brighton 1, Cambridge Utd 3Third Division 1998-99
    4. Won
      Cambridge Utd 2, Brighton 3Third Division 1998-99
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  • ChesterBrighton: won 1, drew 2, lost 1 of 4 meetingsBrighton and Chester have won 1 each in 4 meetings

    Brighton: won 1, drew 2, lost 1 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 12, Chester 7

    The meetings we hold go back to August 15, 1998.

    Last meetings with Chester, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Chester 1, Brighton 7Third Division 1999-00
    2. Lost
      Brighton 2, Chester 3Third Division 1999-00
    3. Drew
      Chester 1, Brighton 1Third Division 1998-99
    4. Drew
      Brighton 2, Chester 2Third Division 1998-99
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  • Scarborough FCBrighton: won 2, drew 0, lost 0 of 2 meetingsBrighton have won 2 of their 2 meetings with Scarborough FC

    Brighton: won 2, drew 0, lost 0 of 2 meetings

    Goals: Brighton 3, Scarborough FC 1

    The meetings we hold go back to August 31, 1998.

    Last meetings with Scarborough FC, results for Brighton

    1. Won
      Brighton 1, Scarborough FC 0Third Division 1998-99
    2. Won
      Scarborough FC 1, Brighton 2Third Division 1998-99
    Go to the Scarborough FC team page