Brighton & Hove Albion FC is a professional football club located in Brighton and Hove on the southeast coast of England. It is nicknamed "Seagull" and was relegated to the English League in England in 2006-07. Play. Founded in 1901, it was a founding member of the Southern League. In 1920, he joined the Football League. He was in the top League League from 1979 to 1983, and reached the FA Cup final in 1983. He was 0-4 in the rematch. Lost to Manchester United, but unfortunately in the same year downgraded Group B. The home stadium is the Westland Stadium.