Brighton delivered a commanding performance to thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 in their Premier League encounter on Sunday, October 18, 2026, according to BBC Sport. The Seagulls overwhelmed their opponents with three first-half goals before adding two more after the break to complete an emphatic victory.

Brighton wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking the lead in the fourth minute when Jaydee Canvot inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The early breakthrough unsettled Crystal Palace, and the hosts quickly capitalised on their opponents’ defensive difficulties.

Just three minutes later, Diego Gomez doubled Brighton’s advantage. After receiving an excellent pass, the midfielder unleashed a long-range effort that flew beyond goalkeeper Walter Benitez, putting the Seagulls firmly in control of the contest.

Brighton’s impressive start continued in the 10th minute when Yasin Ayari made it 3-0. The midfielder collected a pass from Charalampos Kostoulas before shooting from inside the penalty area. A deflection helped the ball find its way past Benitez, leaving Crystal Palace facing an uphill battle.

Palace struggled to cope with Brighton’s attacking intensity throughout the first half. Although the visitors attempted to respond, Bart Verbruggen produced an important save in the 12th minute to deny Anan Khalaili from the edge of the box. Brighton maintained their superiority and went into half-time with a comfortable three-goal cushion.

The home side resumed the second half with the same attacking determination and extended their lead in the 49th minute. Kostoulas reacted quickly to a rebound inside the penalty area before guiding the ball into the bottom-left corner to make it 4-0.

Crystal Palace attempted to reduce the deficit but were repeatedly denied by the woodwork. Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the crossbar with a close-range effort in the 63rd minute, while Jefferson Lerma came close to scoring in the 74th minute before his header crashed against the left post.

Brighton eventually completed the rout in the 84th minute through Jack Hinshelwood. The midfielder reacted fastest after a rebound fell inside the penalty area and fired the ball into the top of the net to establish the final 5-0 scoreline.

Despite Crystal Palace’s late attempts to find a consolation goal, Brighton remained defensively organised and comfortably saw out the remaining minutes. The comprehensive victory underlined the Seagulls’ attacking quality, while Palace were left to reflect on a difficult afternoon marked by defensive mistakes and missed opportunities