During the 1981–82 English football season, Brighton & Hove Albion competed in the Football League First Division.
Season summary Brighton achieved their highest-ever league finish of 13th.
In the FA Cup, Brighton were knocked out at home in the Fourth round by Oxford United of the Third Division, 59 places lower in the league, who won 3-0. Following the defeat, an advert appeared in the Evening Argus "For sale, eleven clockwork clowns. Some work better than others."
Three days later, Brighton earned their first ever point against Arsenal in a 0-0 draw at Highbury.
On 6 March 1982, the Seagulls also scored an impressive clean-sheet win at Anfield, winning 1-0 against the eventual Champions Liverpool (the champions' final league loss of the season).
Kit Brighton's kit was manufactured by Adidas and sponsored by British Caledonian.
Results Brighton & Hove Albion's score comes first
Legend WinDrawLoss
First Division
FA Cup
League Cup
Squad
Transfers
In Steve Gatting - Arsenal, July Tony Grealish - Luton Town, July Sammy Nelson - Arsenal, October Mickey Thomas - Everton, January
Out Moshe Gariani - Maccabi Netanya, June Brian Horton - Luton Town, June Mark Lawrenson - Liverpool, June Peter O'Sullivan - Fulham, June John Phillips - Charlton Athletic, June
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