Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Under-21s and Academy
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The Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s and Academy are the youth teams of Brighton & Hove Albion. The under-21 players play in the Premier League 2, the highest tier of under-21 team football in England. They also compete in the EFL Trophy, the National League Cup, the Premier League International Cup, the Sussex Senior Challenge Cup and the HKFC Soccer Sevens.
The academy teams culminate with the under-18's squad, who compete in the U18 Premier League Division South, the FA Youth Cup and the U18 Premier League Cup.
The Albion
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| Nicknames | The Seagulls The Albion | |||
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| Ground | American Express Elite Football Performance Centre | |||
| Owner | Tony Bloom | |||
| MU21 Head Coach | Shannon Ruth | |||
| MU18 Head Coach | Carl Martin | |||
| League | Premier League 2 U18 Premier League | |||
| Website | Brighton & Hove Albion MU21's Brighton & Hove Albion MU18's | |||
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In 2024 the under-21's won the HKFC Soccer Sevens, defeating Aston Villa 2–0 in the final.[1] In 2025 the under-21's progressed to the final, but were beaten by 1–0 by Jong AZ after extra time.[2] In 2026 the under-21's won the HKFC Soccer Sevens, defeating Yokohama F. Marinos U21 2–0 in the final.[3]
Under-21 squad
| Head coach | Shannon Ruth |
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| League | Premier League 2 |
| 2025-26 | Premier League 2, Champions |
- As of 18 August 2026[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Loaned out
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Under-18 squad
| Head coach | Carl Martin |
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| League | U18 Premier League |
| 2025-26 | U18 Premier League, 4th of 15 |
- As of 18 August 2026[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club honours
Premier League 2
- Winners (1) – 2026
HKFC Soccer Sevens
- Winners (2) – 2024, 2026