Historical Hub

History / 26 Sep 23

When third tier Albion pushed Manchester United all the way

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

History / 20 Sep 23

When it was Cup upset for Case, but not for Albion

Jimmy Case was sent off in somewhat unfortunate circumstances.

History / 11 Sep 23

When Albion broke the European champions' 49-game unbeaten...

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

History / 06 Sep 23

When Albion ran riot under Archie Macaulay

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

History / 29 Aug 23

An attempt at remembering the good times in Gillingham

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

History / 21 Aug 23

Remembering Hans Kraay's colourful time with Albion

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

News / 14 Aug 23

The day Albion went down to nine men

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

News / 08 Aug 23

'Barrie Rees was one of Brighton’s classiest ever players'

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations that...

News / 02 Aug 23

When Albion were nearly promoted in 'the Chewits wrapper'

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

News / 17 Jul 23

Charlie Webb is a name every Albion fan should know!

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

News / 19 Jun 23

An Albion chairman and his cheetahs

And If You Know Your History aims to explain and highlight some of the incidents, matches, people, players, and situations –...

Interviews / 18 Jun 23

Milner recalls Withdean debut

Our new signing was 17 when he faced Albion on loan at Swindon Town.

News / 29 May 23

John Crumplin is a name every Albion fan should know!

The latest in our 'And if you know your history' series.

News / 15 May 23

When Maradona nearly bought the Albion

The first piece in our 'And If You Know Your History' series.

Interviews / 26 Apr 23

'I walked on the pitch and there was nothing left!'

Steve Gritt's memories of the Goldstone’s last game 26 years ago today.

News / 19 Mar 23

On this day: Gary Chivers signs for Albion

Today marks 35 years since Gary Chivers made the move to the south coast.

News / 12 Mar 23

On this day: Albion defeat Norwich to reach FA Cup...

Sunday marks 40 years since Albion reached the last four of the FA Cup, on their road to the 1983 final.

News / 10 Feb 23

On this day: 100 years since Jimmy Hopkins's Albion debut

Tommy Cook's formidable strike partner pulled on an Albion shirt for the first time a century ago on Friday.

History / 29 Jan 23

On this day: Albion thump City in the FA Cup fourth round

Sunday marks 40 years since our 4-0 win over Manchester City.

News / 12 Jan 23

On this day: First hurdle overcome en route to FA Cup final

Albion beat Newcastle United in an FA Cup third round replay 40 years ago today.

News / 23 Nov 22

On this day: Sexton nets hat-trick against Palace

News / 14 Jul 22

On this day: Steve Foster, return of the king

Club legend re-signed for Albion on this day 30 years ago.

News / 04 Jul 22

On this day: 25 years since the demolition of the Goldstone

Nick Szczepanik looks back on a painful day for the Albion.

News / 23 Jun 22

Best results series: Seventh heaven against the Saddlers

The third instalment of the series, there was another thriller in-store at the Goldstone.

News / 21 Jun 22

Best results series: Hornets dismantled at the Goldstone

United beaten 4-0 at the Amex, Villa defeated in the Community Shield, but what goes down as our best ever result?

News / 26 Apr 22

Goldstone form was key to survival

Steve Gritt remembers the last game at Albion's old home, 25 years ago today.

News / 25 Mar 22

Foster, Wilkins and Clark confirmed for anniversary dinner

Albion legends will help celebrate 25th anniversary of Hereford and Goldstone finale.

News / 30 Apr 21

The five best matches at Withdean

Ten years on from the final game at the Theatre of Trees, we look back at the top five Albion matches played there.

News / 15 May 20

Sporting memories: Mike Bamber's Brian Clough coup

A look back to the 1973/74 season and the arrival of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor at the Goldstone.