{"match":{"id":664397,"locale":"en","date":"2025-11-09T14:00:00.000Z","status":"fixture","winner":null,"stb_id":"2025-11-08-15-00-00-crystal-palace-fc-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion-fc","score_a":0,"score_b":0,"broadcast_link":null,"after_broadcast_link":null,"has_article_relations":null,"has_social_media_relations":null,"has_odds":null,"has_h2h":null,"has_overview":null,"has_statistics":false,"has_lineups":false,"has_predictions":true,"interesting_facts_team_a_html":null,"interesting_facts_team_b_html":null,"team_a":{"id":49676,"name":"Crystal Palace FC","short_name":"Crystal Palace","tla_name":"CRY","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Crystal Palace Football Club","founded":1861,"colors":"Red,Blue","nicknames":"Eagles,Glaziers,Palace","createdAt":"2024-11-04T12:40:35.125Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-15T19:50:04.018Z","website":"http://www.cpfc.co.uk","address":"Whitehorse Lane","address_city":"Croydon, Borough of London","address_zip":"SE25 6PU","locale":"en","stb_id":"crystal-palace-fc","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Crystal Palace: Club Overview\n\n**Crystal Palace** is a football club that **doesn't stand out**, but **doesn't allow itself to be forgotten**. It's easy to **underestimate** him, but even easier to **admire the way he lives, plays and holds his own in the Premier League** despite all the challenges. Founded in **1905** in **South London**, the club is named after the **Glass Pavilion** that stood in **Hyde Park**.\n\nToday, **Palace** is no longer just a **district team**, but a **full-fledged part of English elite football**. **Without gloss, without pathos, but with character**.\n\n> \"Crystal Palace is a club that knows how to survive among the strongest, staying true to itself.\"","sporting_achievements":"## Crystal Palace history\n\nThe first years of **Palace** were similar to the stories of hundreds of other English teams: **local tournaments**, **amateur squads**, **lack of much recognition**. But even in that period, the club began to form **its stubbornness** — the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back.\n\nIn the **20th century**, the team played in the **second division** several times, and in the early **70s** it entered the **elite** for the first time. It was difficult to stay there: **relegation, return, relegation** — all this became part of the **club's DNA**. And despite this, **Pelas** did not dissolve.\n\nThe period in the **80s and 90s** was an important stage. The club then reached the **1990 FA Cup Final**, where they lost to **Manchester United** only after a replay. There were seasons in the **Premier League**, but also moments when the team teetered on the brink of **bankruptcy**.\n\n**Pelas** was not immediately relegated, as many expected. On the contrary, the team **established itself**, began to play **aggressively**, with pressure, sometimes even **inconvenient for the giants**. Since then, the club has held a place in the **Premier League** and proves every time: **he is not here by chance**.","club_identity":"## Crystal Palace stadium\n\n**Selhurst Park** is one of the **most atmospheric stadiums** in London. Opened in **1924**, it is not the most modern, but it has what many giants lack: **sincerity**. They don't just watch football here — **they live it here**.\n\nHolds just over **25k spectators** and that's enough to create a **loud, dense noise** that keeps the team in the game even when the power is low. The most famous grandstand — the **\"Holmesdale Stand\"** — is the **heart of the arena**. This is where the most support, the most songs and the most faith come from.\n\nThe stadium is tucked away in a **residential area**, with narrow streets and houses nearby. And this adds **charm**: at **Selhurst** football is really in the palm of your hand. Here, everything is at arm's length — the field, the players, and even emotions.\n\n> \"Selhurst Park is a place where football is felt in every cell.\"\n\n## Crystal Palace achievements\n\nThere are no big trophies in **Crystal Palace**, but there are **important milestones**:\n\n* **1990** — **FA Cup** final, defeat of **Manchester United** in replay.\n* **2013** — victory in the **Championship play-off** final at **Wembley**, return to the **Premier League**.\n* **The highest place** in the Premier League is **10th**.\n\nThe main achievement of the club is **stability and presence** at the highest level, despite limited resources.","current_status_and_future":"## Crystal Palace famous players\n\n* **Wilfried Zaa** is a member of the club, a symbol of the team, a technical and charismatic leader.\n* **Julian Speroni** is a legendary goalkeeper, more than **10 years** at the club.\n* **Jason Puncheon**, **Milei Jediniak**, **Scott Dunn** — players who helped maintain stability.\n* Today's stars are **Eberechi Eze** and **Michael Olise**, young talents with huge potential.\n\n> \"Pelas doesn't buy big names — it grows character.\"\n\n## Crystal Palace interesting facts\n\n* One of the few clubs whose stadium is located **right in a residential area**.\n* The name of the club is associated with the exhibition building **\"Crystal Palace\"** in south London.\n* The club has a real **mascot eagle** named **Kyla** who flies over the pitch before some matches.\n\n**It's worth noting** that **Crystal Palace** is a **club with character** that knows how to **stand up to the favourites** while staying true to its roots. 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Crystal Palace: Club Overview

Crystal Palace is a football club that doesn't stand out, but doesn't allow itself to be forgotten. It's easy to underestimate him, but even easier to admire the way he lives, plays and holds his own in the Premier League despite all the challenges. Founded in 1905 in South London, the club is named after the Glass Pavilion that stood in Hyde Park.

Today, Palace is no longer just a district team, but a full-fledged part of English elite football. Without gloss, without pathos, but with character.

\n
\"Crystal Palace is a club that knows how to survive among the strongest, staying true to itself.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Crystal Palace history

The first years of Palace were similar to the stories of hundreds of other English teams: local tournaments, amateur squads, lack of much recognition. But even in that period, the club began to form its stubbornness — the ability to withstand setbacks and bounce back.

In the 20th century, the team played in the second division several times, and in the early 70s it entered the elite for the first time. It was difficult to stay there: relegation, return, relegation — all this became part of the club's DNA. And despite this, Pelas did not dissolve.

The period in the 80s and 90s was an important stage. The club then reached the 1990 FA Cup Final, where they lost to Manchester United only after a replay. There were seasons in the Premier League, but also moments when the team teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.

Pelas was not immediately relegated, as many expected. On the contrary, the team established itself, began to play aggressively, with pressure, sometimes even inconvenient for the giants. Since then, the club has held a place in the Premier League and proves every time: he is not here by chance.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Crystal Palace stadium

Selhurst Park is one of the most atmospheric stadiums in London. Opened in 1924, it is not the most modern, but it has what many giants lack: sincerity. They don't just watch football here — they live it here.

Holds just over 25k spectators and that's enough to create a loud, dense noise that keeps the team in the game even when the power is low. The most famous grandstand — the \"Holmesdale Stand\" — is the heart of the arena. This is where the most support, the most songs and the most faith come from.

The stadium is tucked away in a residential area, with narrow streets and houses nearby. And this adds charm: at Selhurst football is really in the palm of your hand. Here, everything is at arm's length — the field, the players, and even emotions.

\n
\"Selhurst Park is a place where football is felt in every cell.\"
\n

Crystal Palace achievements

There are no big trophies in Crystal Palace, but there are important milestones:

1990 — FA Cup final, defeat of Manchester United in replay.
2013 — victory in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, return to the Premier League.
The highest place in the Premier League is 10th.

The main achievement of the club is stability and presence at the highest level, despite limited resources.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Crystal Palace famous players

Wilfried Zaa is a member of the club, a symbol of the team, a technical and charismatic leader.
Julian Speroni is a legendary goalkeeper, more than 10 years at the club.
Jason Puncheon, Milei Jediniak, Scott Dunn — players who helped maintain stability.
Today's stars are Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, young talents with huge potential.

\n
\"Pelas doesn't buy big names — it grows character.\"
\n

Crystal Palace interesting facts

One of the few clubs whose stadium is located right in a residential area.
The name of the club is associated with the exhibition building \"Crystal Palace\" in south London.
The club has a real mascot eagle named Kyla who flies over the pitch before some matches.

It's worth noting that Crystal Palace is a club with character that knows how to stand up to the favourites while staying true to its roots. His story is about struggle, endurance and real football.

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Founded in **1901** in the **seaside town of Brighton**, this club has long remained on the **fringes of major football**. But as soon as he started to speak — **he was heard**.\n\nOver the past few years, **Brighton** has changed its face, built a **strong character** and proved that **systematicity and patience** can lead to a place where everyone dreams of talking about you.\n\n> \"Brighton is not an exception club right now. It's a trend club.\"","sporting_achievements":"## Brighton history: key stages\n\nThe story of **Brighton** is not a novel about **flash success**. This is a path that consisted of **hundreds of invisible steps**. In the **20th century**, the club was often **in the shadows**. Played in an old stadium, without much results, changed coaches and directions.\n\nIn **1983** the team reached the **FA Cup Final** but lost to **Manchester United** in the replay. At the time, it seemed like this was the **only chance** for the club to make a statement at national level.\n\n**And then - the fall.** In the **90s** **Brighton** found itself **on the verge of disappearing**. The team could be kicked out of the league, and the financial situation was so critical that **the stadium had to be sold**. **Home matches** were held in an arena in **another city**, and fans lived for years waiting for a miracle.\n\n> \"And the miracle happened - not in one day, not because of a fabulous investor, but thanks to those who did not turn away.\"\n\n**The club survived.** Built a new structure, returned home and started to go up. In **2011** opened a new stadium — **Amex**. And in **2017**, after decades of struggle, **Brighton** entered the **Premier League**. It was not a takeoff, but the result of what is called **the real building of the club**.\n\n**Brighton Now** is an example of how **making something out of nothing**. Without pathos, without names, but with a head. The team entered **European Cups**, became recognizable not only in its own country, and taught others: to change everything, **faith, time and a plan** are enough.","club_identity":"## Brighton Stadium\n\n**Amex Stadium** is not just an arena. This is a **symbol of the club's new life**. Built in a **green area outside the city**, it has become a place where people go not just to watch football, but to feel that their club is **alive and strong**.\n\n**The stadium opened** in **2011** and it was a **breath of air** after years of wandering. Finally — **your own field, your own stand, your own roof over your head**. The capacity is a little over **30k**, but it sounds like **twice as much**.\n\n> \"Amex came out not glamorous - it came out honest. Everything is logical here: the seats are not shiny, but comfortable, the field is not pathetic, but perfect.\"\n\n**And the main thing** is **real acoustics**. When **Brighton** scores, you hear not so much a roar as an **explosion**: the whole city reacts.\n\n**This is where the team** began to win, grow, build a different future. And even if this stadium has not yet seen the cups, it has already seen how a **football club comes to life after clinical death**.\n\n## Brighton achievements\n\nThere are no long lists of trophies in **Brighton's** collection. But, to be honest, this club is still **not about the quantity, but about the quality of changes**:\n\n* **The 1983 FA Cup final** remained **the highest achievement** for a long time.\n* **The real breakthrough** happened not at **Wembley**, but on the regular pitches of the **Championship**, when the team rose to the **Premier League** in the **2016/17** season.\n* In **2023**, the team **entered the European Cups for the first time**. No million-dollar transfers, no advertising contracts. Simply because of **competent work, analytics, trust in players and coaches**.\n\n> \"It would seem like, so what? But those who remember where Brighton started will know: it was a historic day.\"\n\n**And now**, when the club is playing against **Liverpool or Chelsea** and not just holding on, but **dictating the pace** is also an achievement. Because **Brighton** is not an exceptional club now. This is a **club trend**.","current_status_and_future":"## Brighton famous players\n\nThey never hunted for stars in **Brighton**. **Here they were created**:\n\n1. **Moises Caicedo** is one of the most vivid examples. He was **found** when no one was looking in his direction, they gave him a chance — and in two years **the whole world was talking about him**.\n\n2. **Alexis McAllister** is another player who went from **\"who is this?\"** to **world champion**.\n\n3. And there are many such examples in **Brighton**: **Trossard, Sanchez, Estupignan, Mitoma** — they all came here **not from the covers, but from the background**. And they became important.\n\n**Among his** — **Lewis Dunk**. He is not only the captain, but also **the symbol of the stability of the club**. He was with the team when everything was shaky, and still remains its **core**.\n\n> \"It's not just a player, it's part of Brighton as an idea.\"\n\n## Brighton interesting fact\n\n* **Brighton** is one of the **few clubs** that had a period in its life **without its own stadium**. The team played dozens of matches in a **running arena without a roof and a soul**. And even then **fans came. By the thousands**.\n\n* **Another interesting point:** the club has an **analytical department** that reviews not only football players, but also **coaches, personnel, even recovery methods**. It's not trendy — it's **thoughtful**.\n\n> \"This is why Brighton are not afraid to sell players: there is already an alternative in their place.\"\n\n**It is worth noting** that **Brighton** has become **a model of modern football management**, proving that **smart approach and patience** can compete with billion dollar budgets. Will the club be able to **maintain its model** at the highest level? One thing is certain - the **spirit of the Amex Stadium** and the **philosophy of development** make **Brighton** a special place where **talent is revealed** and **dreams of the big game** become **reality through hard work**. This is a club that **inspires** others that **real success** is not built in a year, but **gradually, step by step**.","stb_internal_id":"0192f730-c209-7435-a340-a6bf8aecd583","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Football team Brighton

Brighton is a team that grew up from nothing and learned to look higher than their status allowed. Founded in 1901 in the seaside town of Brighton, this club has long remained on the fringes of major football. But as soon as he started to speak — he was heard.

Over the past few years, Brighton has changed its face, built a strong character and proved that systematicity and patience can lead to a place where everyone dreams of talking about you.

\n
\"Brighton is not an exception club right now. It's a trend club.\"
\n

\n","sporting_achievements_html":"

Brighton history: key stages

The story of Brighton is not a novel about flash success. This is a path that consisted of hundreds of invisible steps. In the 20th century, the club was often in the shadows. Played in an old stadium, without much results, changed coaches and directions.

In 1983 the team reached the FA Cup Final but lost to Manchester United in the replay. At the time, it seemed like this was the only chance for the club to make a statement at national level.

And then - the fall. In the 90s Brighton found itself on the verge of disappearing. The team could be kicked out of the league, and the financial situation was so critical that the stadium had to be sold. Home matches were held in an arena in another city, and fans lived for years waiting for a miracle.

\n
\"And the miracle happened - not in one day, not because of a fabulous investor, but thanks to those who did not turn away.\"
\n

The club survived. Built a new structure, returned home and started to go up. In 2011 opened a new stadium — Amex. And in 2017, after decades of struggle, Brighton entered the Premier League. It was not a takeoff, but the result of what is called the real building of the club.

Brighton Now is an example of how making something out of nothing. Without pathos, without names, but with a head. The team entered European Cups, became recognizable not only in its own country, and taught others: to change everything, faith, time and a plan are enough.

\n","club_identity_html":"

Brighton Stadium

Amex Stadium is not just an arena. This is a symbol of the club's new life. Built in a green area outside the city, it has become a place where people go not just to watch football, but to feel that their club is alive and strong.

The stadium opened in 2011 and it was a breath of air after years of wandering. Finally — your own field, your own stand, your own roof over your head. The capacity is a little over 30k, but it sounds like twice as much.

\n
\"Amex came out not glamorous - it came out honest. Everything is logical here: the seats are not shiny, but comfortable, the field is not pathetic, but perfect.\"
\n

And the main thing is real acoustics. When Brighton scores, you hear not so much a roar as an explosion: the whole city reacts.

This is where the team began to win, grow, build a different future. And even if this stadium has not yet seen the cups, it has already seen how a football club comes to life after clinical death.

Brighton achievements

There are no long lists of trophies in Brighton's collection. But, to be honest, this club is still not about the quantity, but about the quality of changes:

The 1983 FA Cup final remained the highest achievement for a long time.
The real breakthrough happened not at Wembley, but on the regular pitches of the Championship, when the team rose to the Premier League in the 2016/17 season.
In 2023, the team entered the European Cups for the first time. No million-dollar transfers, no advertising contracts. Simply because of competent work, analytics, trust in players and coaches.

\n
\"It would seem like, so what? But those who remember where Brighton started will know: it was a historic day.\"
\n

And now, when the club is playing against Liverpool or Chelsea and not just holding on, but dictating the pace is also an achievement. Because Brighton is not an exceptional club now. This is a club trend.

\n","current_status_and_future_html":"

Brighton famous players

They never hunted for stars in Brighton. Here they were created:

Moises Caicedo is one of the most vivid examples. He was found when no one was looking in his direction, they gave him a chance — and in two years the whole world was talking about him.
\n
Alexis McAllister is another player who went from \"who is this?\" to world champion.
\n
And there are many such examples in Brighton: Trossard, Sanchez, Estupignan, Mitoma — they all came here not from the covers, but from the background. And they became important.
\n

Among his — Lewis Dunk. He is not only the captain, but also the symbol of the stability of the club. He was with the team when everything was shaky, and still remains its core.

\n
\"It's not just a player, it's part of Brighton as an idea.\"
\n

Brighton interesting fact

Brighton is one of the few clubs that had a period in its life without its own stadium. The team played dozens of matches in a running arena without a roof and a soul. And even then fans came. By the thousands.
\n
Another interesting point: the club has an analytical department that reviews not only football players, but also coaches, personnel, even recovery methods. It's not trendy — it's thoughtful.
\n

\n
\"This is why Brighton are not afraid to sell players: there is already an alternative in their place.\"
\n

It is worth noting that Brighton has become a model of modern football management, proving that smart approach and patience can compete with billion dollar budgets. Will the club be able to maintain its model at the highest level? One thing is certain - the spirit of the Amex Stadium and the philosophy of development make Brighton a special place where talent is revealed and dreams of the big game become reality through hard work. This is a club that inspires others that real success is not built in a year, but gradually, step by step.

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Crystal Palace vs Brighton: General