They didn't bring home the cup, but Brighton's players return to a heroes' welcome at Hove Town Hall. Steve Foster promises to get drunk!

First half Despite Brighton enjoying much greater possession than in the first match, Manchester United cruise to a 3-0 lead.

Second half Amazingly, Brighton's players and fans keep going to the last. An emotional finish.

First half A great opening 45 minutes in the most famous day in the history of Brighton & Hove Albion. And Smith does score!

Second half After Manchester United's comeback, Gary Stevens crowns his man-of-the-match performance with a last-gasp equaliser to take the match into extra-time.

Extra-time Players from both sides start to get tired. However, Michael Robinson sets up Gordon Smith, who has a great chance to win the FA Cup for Brighton. Sadly, it doesn't happen!

Brighton lose at home in the penultimate league match of the season and are relegated. Manchester City, despite this win, also go down, with David Pleat's Luton (with Brian Horton in midfield) surviving after a famous finish at Maine Road.

A glorious day at Highbury as Brighton defeat Second Division Sheffield Wednesday to make it to their first ever FA Cup Final. For extended highlights, you can watch ITV's coverage with commentary by Brian Moore

Some terrible lapses in defence gifts Everton two goals and the match as Albion curiously play Steve Foster up front!

Two sendings off and two late goals make for a stormy second half in this rather peculiar victory. Brighton's win follows creditable draws in Division One against Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa. However, the Seagulls are still bottom of the table. For extended highlights, you can watch The Big Match Revisited

Jimmy Case's controversially charges through the Norwich defence in the 66th minute to win this untidy game. It is Brighton's first ever appearance in the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup.

A famous shock as Jimmy Case and Jimmy Melia comes back to their old club to hand them their first home Cup defeat since 1974. Case's blockbuster came a minute after Craig Johnston's equaliser.

A comprehansive thrashing of Manchester City, with goals from Case, Smillie and two from Maine Road old boy Michael Robinson.

Brighton survive two late disallowed goals to overcome sustained pressure from Newcastle. Thank you, referee Trelford Mills!

Enjoy again Peter Ward's smart, clinical finish. Could have done with that in the dying seconds of the Final!

Peter Ward equalises in the 85th minute after Michael Robinson has two shots blocked following Grealish's cross. Brighton, with only one win in nine games, desperately wanted a win against high-flying Watford. However, Kenny Jackett had blasted the ball into the roof of the net for the visitors on 79 minutes, before the Seagulls scrambled in this equaliser.

A heartwarming victory in front of Match of the Day's cameras. Jimmy Case and Andy Ritchie's goals here give Albion a 2-0 lead before Robinson wraps things up. This stems a run of four consecutive defeats, including the Watford match.

The First Division new boys Watford outclass Brighton, with John Barnes and Nigel Callaghan having particularly good games. This heavy away defeat follows similar reverses at West Brom (0-5), Nottingham Forest (0-4), Luton (0-5) and Stoke (0-3) in the opening three months of the season.

On-loan Peter Ward, and boyhood United fan, scores his favourite goal of his career. This is Brighton's first ever top-flight win over Manchester United.

A Mark Chamberlain goal contributes to another away day thrashing for the Albion.

Eric Gates gets a goal for Ipswich. Sadly, Andy Ritchie’s goal for the Albion has not yet been located.