Crystal Palace vs Brighton Preview
We look ahead to Sunday’s Premier League match at Selhurst Park with our Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction and preview. The Brighton-Crystal Palace rivalry, often called the A23 or M23 derby, is growing more intense with each passing season.
Rivalry Background
Both clubs have spent plenty of time in the lower divisions, frequently competing in the same lower leagues. Today, however, they are seen as genuine challengers to the traditional “Big Six” teams.
- Brighton finished in the top half in three of the last four Premier League seasons.
- Crystal Palace won their first major trophy this year by triumphing over Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
Current Standings and Geography
The clubs lie about 40 miles apart geographically, and their Premier League points are close—Crystal Palace sit ninth, just one point above Brighton in tenth heading into Matchday 11.
Recent Match Data
Last season, Crystal Palace achieved a league double over Brighton for the first time since the 1932-33 season in Division Three South.
At Selhurst Park, this fixture has always produced goals in the Premier League, with both teams scoring in every one of their eight meetings there.
Home Performance
However, that trend might end this weekend due to Crystal Palace’s strong home form. They remain unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches at Selhurst Park, with six wins and five draws—the longest active home unbeaten streak in the league.
“They haven’t lost any of their last 11 Premier League matches at Selhurst Park (W6 D5), the longest ongoing home unbeaten run in the division.”
Author’s summary: Crystal Palace and Brighton's close rivalry intensifies as both challenge top teams, with Palace’s strong home form potentially decisive this weekend.