Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Crystal Palace FC: match report
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Crystal Palace FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC secured a victory against Crystal Palace FC at The American Express Community Stadium. The hosts took an early lead through an own goal by Jaydee Canvot in the fourth minute. Diego Gomez scored in the seventh minute, assisted by Olivier Boscagli, and Yasin Ayari added a third in the tenth minute with an assist from Charalampos Kostoulas. Charalampos Kostoulas extended the lead in the forty-ninth minute after the interval. Jack Hinshelwood completed the scoring in the eighty-fourth minute.
Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Match stats
The statistical dominance of Brighton & Hove Albion FC reflected in the final scoreline, as the hosts capitalized heavily on their attacking opportunities with nine shots on target compared to just one from Crystal Palace FC. The decisive advantage in expected goals and overall offensive pressure translated directly into the five goals.
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1Bart Verbruggen
5Lewis Dunk90'
13Pascal Gross71'- 14Chema Andrés
- 19Charalampos Kostoulas71'
21Olivier Boscagli81'
24Ferdi Kadioglu
25Diego Gomez- 26Yasin Abbas Ayari81'
29Maxime De Cuyper
44Luka Vuskovic
Came on
3Jaouen Hadjam81'
8Jack Hinshelwood71'
10Georginio Rutter71'
30Michael Svoboda90'
35Malick Junior Yalcouyé81'
Rest of the bench (4)
15Ibrahim Osman
20Costinha
23Jason Steele
33Matt O'Riley
Crystal Palace FC
3Tyrick Mitchell- 6Jaydee Canvot
10Yeremi Pino61'
18Daichi Kamada81'
20Adam Wharton- 21Honest Ahanor53'
22Jorgen Strand Larsen61'
23Quinten Timber45'
25Anan Khalaili
26Chris Richards
44Walter Benitez
Came on
Rest of the bench (4)
7Ismaila Sarr
24Dario Osorio
30Oscar Mingueza
31Remi Matthews
Three first-half substitutions by Crystal Palace FC failed to alter the momentum after the interval, while late changes for Brighton & Hove Albion FC yielded a final goal from Jack Hinshelwood.
Minute by minute
15 events
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Warming up
Our coverage of Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Crystal Palace FC starts now. In the Premier League 2026/27, Matchday 7: the ball starts rolling at at The American Express Community Stadium. From now until the final whistle, everything that happens is right here.
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The run
Brighton & Hove Albion FC are on fire: they have won their last 4 games. In their last 6 games, Crystal Palace FC have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2. Brighton & Hove Albion FC know where the net is: 3.0 per game on average.
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The goal threat
When it comes to goals, the man for Brighton & Hove Albion FC is Pascal Gross: he already has 3 in the competition. The answer from the other side is Tyrick Mitchell, with 2 goals.
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Here it comes
Thirty minutes to go until Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Crystal Palace FC. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.
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Almost there
All set for Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Crystal Palace FC. At The American Express Community Stadium, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.
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Kick-off
Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Crystal Palace FC is up and running.
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4'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Goal for Brighton & Hove Albion FC! The deadlock is broken.
An own goal by Jaydee Canvot, of Crystal Palace FC: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1-0 Crystal Palace FC.
Own goalBrighton & Hove Albion FC 1-0 Crystal Palace FC -
7'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC double their lead!
The goal goes to Diego Gomez: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2-0 Crystal Palace FC. Set up by Olivier Boscagli.
Goal #1 in the competitionBrighton & Hove Albion FC 2-0 Crystal Palace FC -
10'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC are running riot!
Yasin Ayari gets his name on the scoresheet: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3-0 Crystal Palace FC. The pass came from Charalampos Kostoulas.
Goal #2 in the competitionBrighton & Hove Albion FC 3-0 Crystal Palace FC -
29'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
The referee shows Pascal Groß of Brighton & Hove Albion FC a yellow card.
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Half time Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3-0 Crystal Palace FC
The first half is over: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3-0 Crystal Palace FC.
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49'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keep their foot down and add another!
The goal goes to Charalampos Kostoulas: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 4-0 Crystal Palace FC.
Goal #3 in the competitionBrighton & Hove Albion FC 4-0 Crystal Palace FC -
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61'Crystal Palace FC
Crystal Palace FC make two changes.
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64'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Chema Andrés, of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, is booked.
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71'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC make two changes at once.
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81'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Two fresh faces for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
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84'Brighton & Hove Albion FC
A thrashing by Brighton & Hove Albion FC!
Jack Hinshelwood scores: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5-0 Crystal Palace FC.
Goal #3 in the competition13 minutes after coming onBrighton & Hove Albion FC 5-0 Crystal Palace FC -
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FT Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5-0 Crystal Palace FC
Full time, and a rout for Brighton & Hove Albion FC: Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5-0 Crystal Palace FC.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 7 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 7 | +6 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 7 | +18 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford FC | 7 | +5 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds United FC | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 | Hull City AFC | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town FC | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 13 | Manchester United FC | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace FC | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 7 | -5 | 6 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest FC | 7 | -4 | 5 |
| 20 | Sunderland AFC | 7 | -8 | 4 |
The outcome places Brighton & Hove Albion FC in second position in the table with sixteen points after seven matches, while Crystal Palace FC remains on seven points in fourteenth place.
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