In May 2017, Brighton & Hove Albion secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history, after finishing second in the EFL Championship.
In April 2017, the club announced a record-breaking £39.7 million profit due to their promotion to the Premier League.
The construction of the American Express Community Stadium, now known as the Amex, was completed in 2011, moving Brighton away from their precarious tenancy at the Withdean Stadium.
Brighton faced financial ruin in 1997 when the Goldstone Ground was sold by majority shareholders, leading to a two-year exile in Gillingham before returning to Brighton.
”Promotion to the Premier League - May 2017: Securing a second place finish in the EFL Championship, Brighton secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.
”Survival in the Premier League - May 2018: In their debut season in the top flight, Brighton ensured survival with two games remaining, finishing in 15th place.
”Signing of Alireza Jahanbakhsh - July 2018: Alireza Jahanbakhsh was signed from AZ Alkmaar for a club record fee, highlighting Brighton’s ambition and financial capacity.
”Appointment of Graham Potter - May 2019: Signing the highly sought after coach is seen as a major coup and signals a desire to consolidate Premier League status with a more attractive style of play.”