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