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This is the story of Eagles and Seagulls. Just how did football fans from the south coast’s liberal party town and a suburb of South London 50 miles away come to blows? And why does the Crystal Palace v Brighton rivalry still persist? Brighton to crystal palace — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 9, 2023

Last weekend was a different kind of opponent for Brighton as Leeds that like to press high, although they didn’t fall for Brighton’s bait and played very structured and passive out of possession. Sign up to our World of Sport newsletter Brighton team news gallery: Six ruled out and three doubts to face Pep Guardiola's Manchester City

It’s an unusual rivalry given the distance between Brighton and Croydon and for its relatively recent emergence, which means it’s definitely no derby. Marcotti: Arteta maximised Arsenal's resources North Stand Chat: the biggest and best Brighton & Hove Albion independent fan site - get involved!.

Peter Bankes will be the referee for Brighton vs Crystal Palace.  Brighton & Hove Albion Vs Crystal Palace Match Stats Crystal Palace are based in Croyden, South London, with Brighton around 45 miles away on the south coast. The M23 and A23 provides the route between the two, leading to this match up to be known as the M23 Derby. Crystal Palace have numerous London rivals and Brighton have coastal neighbours in Portsmouth and Southampton, but this is the fixture more than any is the one that they both eagerly anticipate.