According to a report by BBC Sport on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Brighton produced a dominant performance to thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 in their Premier League encounter, securing an emphatic victory over their rivals.

The Seagulls took control of the match by scoring three goals within the opening 10 minutes before adding two more after the break to complete a commanding display.

Brighton opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Jaydee Canvot inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving the hosts an early advantage. Diego Gomez doubled their lead three minutes later after receiving an excellent pass and beating goalkeeper Walter Benitez with a long-range effort.

Yasin Ayari added Brighton’s third goal in the 10th minute. The midfielder collected a pass from Charalampos Kostoulas before shooting from inside the penalty area. A deflection helped the ball beat Benitez, leaving Crystal Palace with a difficult task.

Crystal Palace struggled to contain Brighton’s attacking threat throughout the first half. Although the visitors attempted to create opportunities, Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen produced an impressive save to deny Anan Khalaili from the edge of the penalty area in the 12th minute. The hosts maintained their control and went into the interval with a comfortable three-goal advantage.

Brighton continued their attacking display after the restart, extending their lead in the 49th minute. Kostoulas reacted quickly to a rebound inside the penalty area before firing into the bottom-left corner to make it 4-0.

Crystal Palace came close to pulling a goal back in the 63rd minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the crossbar with a close-range effort. Jefferson Lerma also threatened in the 74th minute, but his header hit the left post as the visitors continued to search for a breakthrough.

Brighton completed the scoring six minutes from time through Jack Hinshelwood. The midfielder reacted quickest to a rebound inside the box and fired the ball into the top of the net to seal the convincing 5-0 victory.

Crystal Palace made late attempts to find a consolation goal, but Brighton comfortably protected their advantage until the final whistle, completing an emphatic win in front of their home supporters.