A historic European debut and a record-breaking goal tally
In short: For the first time in their history, Brighton & Hove Albion stepped onto the continental stage. The 2023–24 season was a landmark campaign defined by European firsts, a record-breaking individual milestone, and a transition of leadership that marked the end of an era.
Brighton & Hove Albion entered the 2023–24 season with a significant milestone: their first-ever appearance in the UEFA Europa League. This debut campaign was marked by a mixture of results, including a 3–2 home loss to Greek champions AEK Athens on September 21 and a 2–2 draw against Marseille in their first away European fixture on October 5. The club eventually secured its first-ever European victory on October 26 with a 2–0 win over six-time champions Ajax.
However, their run ended in the Round of 16 after a 4–1 aggregate defeat to Roma, following a 4–0 loss at the Stadio Olimpico and a 1–0 home win at Falmer Stadium. Domestically, the season saw the club reach a new peak in individual achievement. During a fixture against West Ham, Pascal Groß surpassed previous records to become the highest Premier League goalscorer for Brighton, hitting a total of 27 top-flight marks.
The season also showcased the club's youth development, highlighted by Evan Ferguson. On September 2, Ferguson scored his first career hat-trick, becoming only the second non-English player aged 18 or under to reach 10 Premier League goal involvements, a feat he shares with Cesc Fàbregas. The campaign was also defined by transition. Plagued by injuries in the latter half of the season, the club leaned on academy talents like Benicio Baker-Boaitey and Odel Offiah, while integrating new signings like Valentín Barco. The season concluded with the announcement of Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi's departure. After finishing 11th in the Premier League, the club looked ahead to a summer tour of the United States and a pre-season tournament featuring Chelsea, Brentford, and Newcastle United.
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