Brighton captain Lewis Dunk led the celebrations at the Amex after the Seagulls qualified for the UEFA Conference League despite losing 3-0 to Manchester United. He also credited James Milner as the key figure in Brighton's remarkable second half of the season.

Brighton and Hove Albion will play in the UEFA Conference League in 2026/27 after finishing 8th in the Premier League. They lost 3-0 to Manchester United on the final day but results elsewhere sealed their European place. Full story, match report, final table and what comes next.

Brighton are 0-2 down at half time against Manchester United with European football slipping away. United scored in the 33rd and 44th minutes despite Brighton having 54 per cent of the ball.