Brighton beat Crystal Palace five-nil in Premier League derby
Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 at the Amex Stadium on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Early goals set the tone
Brighton took a three-goal lead within the first ten minutes of the match. Jaydee Canvot scored an own goal in the fourth minute before Diego Gomez struck in the seventh. Youssef Ayari added another goal for Brighton in the tenth minute to extend the advantage.
Diego Gomez scores from halfway
Diego Gomez produced a sensational strike from the halfway line during the match. This audacious effort caught Crystal Palace off guard and could be replayed for years. The goal was part of an emphatic performance by Fabian Hurzeler's side.
Final score confirmed late
Joshua Hinshelwood scored Brighton's fifth goal in the 84th minute to seal the victory. Crystal Palace failed to recover after falling behind early in the game. The result cemented Brighton's position towards the top of the Premier League table.
2 outlets, different leads
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Sky Sports
Brighton score five in Palace dismantling as Gomez nets wondergoal
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BBC News
Gomez scores extraordinary goal as Brighton put five past Palace
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