The short, factual Brighton story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history and framed as of summer 2026.
The beginning
Brighton were founded in 1901. 2026/27 marks the club's 125th anniversary, commemorated inside the collar of the new kit. Fans know the club as the Seagulls.
Honours
Brighton are still chasing their first major honour, and every season in the Premier League is another shot at it.
The ground
Brighton play at Amex Stadium in Brighton, opened 2011. Planning a visit? The Amex Stadium guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.
Ownership
As of summer 2026, Brighton are owned by Tony Bloom (owner and majority shareholder).
A record worth knowing
Brighton's £115m sale of Moises Caicedo to Chelsea in 2023 was the British transfer record at the time.