Brighton seemed to be on the track for new highs after their 6th finish in the Premier League during the 2022/23 campaign. However, next year turned out to bring new struggles to the team.
After truly flying under the guidance of Roberto de Zerbi, they failed to secure a European spot for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
The team will be without De Zerbi who has agreed to part ways with the club. Meanwhile, the Seagulls have officially appointed Fabian Hürzeler as their new head coach, which makes him the youngest manager in Premier League history at 31.
Brighton pre-season 2024/25 confirmed schedule
Brighton have confirmed their pre-season plans for the summer of 2024, considering a tour to Asia, particularly Japan.
The Seagulls have already faced Kashima Antlers, celebrating a 5-1 win over the opponents. They have also been victorious against Tokyo Verdy and Queens Park Rangers in the next two games.
The last pre-season game took place on August 10 against Villarreal as the Seagulls celebrated a massive 4-0 win.
Brighton participated in the Premier League's first summer series in the United States last year alongside five other clubs, but the 2024 version of the series has been canceled due to organizing complications.
- July 24, Kashima Antlers 1-5 Brighton (Nissan Stadium, Yokohama)
- July 28, Tokyo Verdy 2-4 Brighton (Japan National Stadium, Tokyo)
- Aug 3, QPR 0-1 Brighton (Loftus Road, London)
- Aug 10, Brighton 4-0 Villarreal (Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex)
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Brighton pre-season 2023/24 results
The Seagulls have been in action against the league opponents Chelsea, facing a 4 - 3 defeat to the Blues. The next opponents were Brentford, Newcastle United and Rayo Vallecano.
- July 23, Chelsea 4 - 3 Brighton (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)
- July 27, Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
- July 29, Brighton 1 - 2 Newcastle United (Red Bull Arena, Harrison)
- Aug 6, Brighton 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove)
How to watch Brighton's pre-season 2024/25
The games can be streamed for free via MyAlbion TV for those in the UK and international viewers.
Brighton 2024/25 pre-season squad
Here is Brighton's potential squad for the upcoming pre-season.
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Jason Steele, Tom McGill
Defenders: Adam Webster, Igor, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupiñán, Valentín Barco, Tariq Lamptey, Joël Veltman
Midfielders: Carlos Baleba, Billy Gilmour, Jack Hinshelwood, Jakub Moder, Pascal Groß, James Milner, Facundo Buonanotte, Adam Lallana
Attackers: Kaoru Mitoma, Ansu Fati, Simon Adingra, Solly March, Julio Enciso, Evan Ferguson, João Pedro, Danny Welbeck
When does Brighton's 2024/25 Premier League season start?
The start date of the Premier League 2024/25 season has already been announced. It will begin on August 17, 2024.