Blackburn 2-0 Brighton

A disappointing performance with the Albion in the middle of a dismal spell where they were to score just two goals in eight matches, losing six. It blows a huge dent in the promotion challenge.

Brighton 2-0 Birmingham

Steve Jacobs and Steve Penney get the goals. Note the empty North Stand!

Newcastle 3-1 Brighton

Kevin Keegan's farewell league match for Newcastle is also memorable for Peter Beardsley stupendous goal.

Newcastle 1-3 Brighton

Full programme of The Big Match.


43 minutes of highlights including dressing room scenes and post match interviews

Brighton 2-1 Blackburn

Full programme of The Big Match.

Orient 3-3 Brighton

Extended highlights from The Big Match. A very entertaining match with Peter Ward surprisingly on the substitute's bench. The Seagulls are now unbeaten in ten matches but have drawn their last three games.

Pre-Season Interview

The build-up to the promotion season of 1978/79.

Slade - 'Give Us A Goal'

Glam rock band Slade recorded this video before Albion's home match against Burnley. It features footage of players running out in the previous season's kit.

Spurs 0-0 Brighton

A satisfying draw at White Hart Lane.

Millwall 3-0 Brighton

The rot sets in at this game as the Albion begin a run of 13 consecutive defeats.