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Brighton & Hove Albion
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Next Game: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Tromso IL - Thursday, August 27 at 7.30pm in Conference League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 7 | Sunderland | 38 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 38 | 6 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 38 | 3 | 53 |
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Liverpool transfer news: 'Fresh' Yankuba Minteh talks with Brighton revealed as Andoni Iraola faces £70m dilemma
Liverpool are reportedly set for fresh talks with Brighton & Hove Albion for Yankuba Minteh, with the Reds facing a potential £70m dilemma this summer.15:58
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Transfer news and rumours today: Leon Goretzka's Aston Villa contract 'finalised', Newcastle miss target, West Ham winger
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including details on Leon Goretzka's Aston Villa contract, Newcastle's missed target and West Ham's winger target.13:45
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Brighton vs. Aston Villa team news: Ollie Watkins decision made by Unai Emery amid transfer talk
Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League fixture at the Amex Stadium.12:47
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Sunday's Premier League predictions and previews including Newcastle vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Sunday's Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool's visit to Newcastle United.00:05
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Team News: Brighton vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa.Aug 22, 14:00
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League game
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa.Aug 22, 09:15
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Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool latest: Why Reds bid £60m for Brighton winger to join PSG's Bradley Barcola and replace Mo Salah
After Liverpool reportedly have a £60m bid rejected for Yankuba Minteh, Sports Mole takes a look at why the Reds are targeting the Brighton winger to replace Mo Salah.Aug 22, 04:28
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils agree '£70m' Carlos Baleba transfer with medical date revealed
Manchester United reportedly reach an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion over the £70m transfer of midfielder Carlos Baleba.Aug 22, 01:20
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for opening 2026-27 Premier League fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday’s clash with Brighton & Hove Albion in their first fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League season.Aug 21, 20:05
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Brighton lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for opening 2026-27 Premier League fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa in their first fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League season.Aug 21, 20:05
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 20:00
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Brighton injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Aston Villa: Yankuba Minteh, Carlos Baleba
Sports Mole rounds up Brighton & Hove Albion's injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the Amex.Aug 20, 13:39
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Man United: “Let’s see where we go” - Fresh Carlos Baleba transfer update delivered by Brighton chief
Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive and deputy chair Paul Barber responds to speculation regarding Manchester United’s pursuit of midfielder Carlos Baleba.Aug 20, 13:28
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Aston Villa injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Joao Gomes, Brian Madjo latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Aston Villa's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion.Aug 20, 12:48
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Man United: "I don't know" - Ederson breaks silence on failed Atalanta transfer as Michael Carrick closes in on Carlos Baleba
Ederson addresses why he failed to complete a move to Manchester United, while Michael Carrick closes in on the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion.Aug 19, 23:30
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Carlos Baleba to Man United: Midfielder could make spectacular Red Devils debut in high-profile fixture
Manchester United are allegedly closing in on the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.Aug 19, 12:39
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Wolves transfer news: Former League One star valued at £7.5m+ being 'considered' by Championship club
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly considering whether to rival a Glasgow giant in the race to sign a 21-year-old winger.Aug 18, 14:41
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Transfer news and rumours: Rangers 'closing' on international defender, Liverpool 'tracking' 16-year-old starlet
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including Rangers allegedly having mixed success in the transfer market and Liverpool tracking a 16-year-old starlet from South America.Aug 18, 11:18
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Preview:Tromso IL vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League playoff between Tromso IL and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 18, 09:32
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Transfer news and rumours today: Newcastle eyeing Brighton star, Leeds learn Elvedi asking price
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Newcastle United's interest in a Brighton star and Borussia Monchengladbach's asking price for Leeds United target Nico Elvedi.Aug 15, 11:42
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