1989/91 Brighton & Hove Albion Seasons

1989/91 Brighton & Hove Albion Seasons

Brighton had some great shirts during the 1989/91 seasons made by Sports Express. This is the away shirt

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1989/90 Season

In the 1989/90 season, Brighton & Hove Albion competed in the English Football League Second Division. They finished 18th in the league, narrowly avoiding relegation.

Key Results:

  • August 19, 1989: Brighton 2–1 AFC Bournemouth
  • September 12, 1989: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–4 Brighton
  • September 16, 1989: Brighton 3–0 West Ham United
  • April 10, 1990: Swindon Town 1–2 Brighton
  • April 25, 1990: Oxford United 0–1 Brighton

Squad Highlights: The squad featured a mix of experienced players and emerging talents:

  • Perry Digweed (Goalkeeper)
  • John Keeley (Goalkeeper)
  • Nicky Bissett (Defender)
  • Ian Chapman (Defender)
  • Gary Chivers (Defender)
  • John Crumplin (Defender)
  • Keith Dublin (Defender)
  • Steve Gatting (Defender)
  • Paul McCarthy (Defender)
  • Mark Barham (Midfielder)
  • Alan Curbishley (Midfielder)
  • Sergey Gotsmanov (Midfielder)
  • Derek McGrath (Midfielder)
  • John Robinson (Midfielder)
  • Dean Wilkins (Midfielder)
  • Kevin Bremner (Forward)
  • Robert Codner (Forward)
  • Garry Nelson (Forward)
  • Steve Penney (Forward)

1990/91 Season

The 1990/91 season saw a significant improvement, with Brighton finishing 6th in the Second Division, earning a spot in the promotion playoffs. Unfortunately, they were defeated 3–1 by Notts County in the playoff final at Wembley, missing out on promotion to the First Division.

Key Results:

  • September 8, 1990: Watford 0–1 Brighton
  • September 15, 1990: Brighton 3–2 Charlton Athletic
  • September 19, 1990: Brighton 3–2 Portsmouth
  • January 26, 1991: Liverpool 2–2 Brighton (FA Cup)
  • May 19, 1991: Brighton 4–1 Millwall (Playoff Semi-Final First Leg)
  • May 22, 1991: Millwall 1–2 Brighton (Playoff Semi-Final Second Leg)
  • June 2, 1991: Notts County 3–1 Brighton (Playoff Final)

Squad Highlights: The squad included several key players:

  • Perry Digweed (Goalkeeper)
  • Mark Beeney (Goalkeeper)
  • Nicky Bissett (Defender)
  • Ian Chapman (Defender)
  • Gary Chivers (Defender)
  • John Crumplin (Defender)
  • Steve Gatting (Defender)
  • Paul McCarthy (Defender)
  • Mark Barham (Midfielder)
  • John Robinson (Midfielder)
  • Dean Wilkins (Midfielder)
  • Clive Walker (Midfielder)
  • John Byrne (Forward)
  • Mike Small (Forward)
  • Bryan Wade (Forward)

 

 

These seasons were pivotal for Brighton & Hove Albion, showcasing resilience and ambition as they navigated the challenges of the Second Division.

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