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Fabian Hurzeler breaks his Crystal Palace duck as Brighton blow their big rivals away 5-0 to leave Pierre Sage smarting, writes Nick Szczepanik

This will take some getting over for the travelling fans, and their under-fire manager Pierre Sage.

By Nick Szczepanik · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:13 PM

Key Things to Know

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler secured his first victory against Crystal Palace with a 5-0 win.
Jaydee Canvot's own goal and strikes from Diego Gomez and Yasin Ayari made it 3-0 within nine minutes.
Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood added second-half goals to seal the blowout win.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Brighton delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over rivals Crystal Palace on October 18, 2026, securing manager Fabian Hurzeler his first win against the Eagles. The Seagulls established a commanding 3-0 lead within nine minutes courtesy of a Jaydee Canvot own goal, a long-range strike from Diego Gomez, and a deflected effort from Yasin Ayari. Charalampos Kostoulas and substitute Jack Hinshelwood completed the rout with second-half goals.

The result leaves Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage under pressure after a draining week that included a midweek European defeat. Brighton benefited from significant squad rotation following their Thursday continental fixture, allowing Hurzeler's side to overwhelm Palace with their energetic high press and climb further up the Premier League table.

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