Maxim De Cuyper, a specialist left-back, was signed last summer from Club Brugge, so that side of the defence has healthy, specialised depth. Hurzeler confirmed that De Cuyper, an 88th-minute replacement for Boscagli at Fulham, was not fit enough to start after missing two matches through illness.

Brighton & Hove Albion forward Kiko Sieke has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Seagulls this afternoon.The

Shea Lacey scored for Man United u-21s to earn a point with Brighton & Hove Albion as Michael Carrick watched on from the side lines.

Manchester United's Under-21s drew 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League 2 on Monday afternoon at Carrington. Our young Reds had the support of multiple first-team faces for the encounter with the Seagulls, and head coach Michael Carrick watched along with Darren Fletcher, and other members of staff.

Hurzeler now has eight central midfielders in the squad for two positions. The conundrum is how Baleba fits into this congested picture

Brighton have announced Mike Anthony will join the club next month as head of player development and high performance. Anthony has a background consisting of more than 25 years of experience working across elite-level sport, including a 14‑year spell with the New Zealand Rugby.

A long-overdue tribute has been paid to a football pioneer. Brighton and Hove Albion ’s founder, John Jackson, has finally been honoured with a memorial on his previously unmarked grave at Brighton and Preston Cemetery, 95 years after his death in 1931.