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FootballPremier League 2026/2027 Results (28-31 August): Manchester City Thrash Crystal Palace, Chelsea Edge Brighton
Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace (4-1) with braces from Haaland and Cherki, Chelsea edge a seven-goal thriller against Brighton (4-3), and Manchester United claim their first win of the season (5-2 over Ipswich): here's the round-up of Premier League matchday 3 (28-31 August 2026).
FootballPremier League 2026/2027 Results (21-24 August): Brighton Thrash Aston Villa, Newcastle Hold Liverpool
Brighton thrash a ten-man Aston Villa (4-0), Newcastle and Liverpool share the points (2-2) after a late penalty, while Arsenal and Manchester City cruise to victory: here's the round-up of Premier League matchday 2 (21-24 August 2026).
Matches
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League | ||||
| 1 |  Manchester City FC | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 |  Arsenal FC | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 |  Hull City | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 |  Chelsea FC | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| UEFA Europa League | ||||
| 5 |  Brentford FC | 3 | +3 | 5 |
| Conference League qualification | ||||
| 6 |  Liverpool FC | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Newcastle United FC | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 8 |  Everton FC | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 |  Leeds United FC | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 |  Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 11 |  Manchester United FC | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 12 |  Sunderland AFC | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace FC | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 14 |  Ipswich | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 |  AFC Bournemouth | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest FC | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 |  Aston Villa FC | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 18 |  Tottenham Hotspur FC | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 |  Fulham FC | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Coventry | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Rules and legend
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
Key Players
Season Statistics
Premier LeagueSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Premier League2025 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | 53 |
| Premier League2024 | 38 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 66 | 59 | 61 |
| Premier League2023 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 55 | 62 | 48 |
| Premier League2022 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 72 | 53 | 62 |
| Premier League2021 | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 42 | 44 | 51 |
| Premier League2020 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 40 | 46 | 41 |
| Premier League2019 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 54 | 41 |
| Premier League2018 | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 35 | 60 | 36 |
| Premier League2017 | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 34 | 54 | 40 |
Transfers
Arrivals (16)
Promise Oluwatobi Emmanuel AkinpeluLoan –
17 Aug
Luka VuškovićTransfer 54M €14 Jul
Pascal Augustus StruijkTransfer 23.2M €1 Jul
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira RêgoTransfer Free
30 Jun
Carl Andrew RushworthLoan –29 Jun
Departures (8)
- Carl Andrew RushworthTransfer 25.7M €4 Aug
Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah WelbeckTransfer Free31 Jul
Diego CoppolaTransfer 17.5M €
16 Jul
Jan Paul van HeckeTransfer 60M €1 Jul
Jeremy Leonel Sarmiento MoranteTransfer Free
30 Jun
Trophies
History of Brighton & Hove Albion
Founding and Early Years
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club was founded on 24 June 1901 on England's south coast, before spending many years moving between the lower divisions of English football.
Club Evolution
The club has played its home matches at the Amex Stadium (American Express Community Stadium) in Falmer since 2011, a modern venue with a capacity of 31,876, set to expand further.
Great Managers
Chris Hughton brought the club back to the Premier League in 2017, before Graham Potter established Brighton as a fixture among the league's leading sides through ambitious football. Roberto De Zerbi pushed the club's attacking identity even further, qualifying it for its first-ever European campaign in 2023.
Iconic Players
The club has built a reputation as a talent factory, having discovered and successfully sold players such as Yves Bissouma, Marc Cucurella and Moisés Caicedo, while now relying on names like Kaoru Mitoma and João Pedro.
Major Achievements
Brighton won the Community Shield in 1910 and two second-tier English titles (2001-02, 2010-11). In 2023, the club played its first-ever European campaign, reaching the round of 16 of the Europa League.
The Club Today
Presided over by Tony Bloom and managed by Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion have established themselves as a model of smart sporting management in the Premier League, built on data-driven recruitment.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Brighton & Hove Albion FC's next match?+
Brighton & Hove Albion FC face Sunderland AFC on 10 October 2026.
What is Brighton & Hove Albion FC's current standing?+
Brighton & Hove Albion FC are currently 10 in Premier League with 4 points.
When was Brighton & Hove Albion founded?+
Brighton & Hove Albion was founded on 24 June 1901.
What is Brighton & Hove Albion's home stadium?+
Brighton play at the Amex Stadium in Falmer, with a capacity of 31,876.
Who is Brighton's current head coach?+
Fabian Hürzeler is Brighton & Hove Albion's head coach.
When did Brighton play their first European campaign?+
In 2023, in the Europa League, reaching the round of 16.
What titles has Brighton won?+
The Community Shield in 1910 and two second-tier English titles (2001-02, 2010-11).
Which league does Brighton & Hove Albion play in?+
Brighton play in the Premier League, England's top football division.
Which players has Brighton discovered and sold successfully?+
Yves Bissouma, Marc Cucurella and Moisés Caicedo, among others.
Who chairs Brighton & Hove Albion?+
Tony Bloom, the architect of the club's data-driven recruitment model.