Brighton and Hove Albion are marking a remarkable 125th anniversary, commemorating the day the club was founded in a public house in 1901.

The Seagulls’ origins are as humble as they are historic, with the club reportedly born out of an informal meeting in a local pub, a fitting start for a club that has always carried a community spirit.

Few football clubs can claim such a colourful founding story, and Brighton’s journey from a pub gathering to competing in European competition is one of the most extraordinary in English football.

The club has grown dramatically from those modest beginnings, becoming a Premier League staple and earning a place on the continental stage in recent seasons.

Brighton have developed a reputation in modern football for punching well above their weight, regularly competing with clubs boasting far greater financial resources and longer top-flight histories.

Their rise to European competition represents a monumental achievement for a club with such grassroots beginnings, and one that supporters continue to take immense pride in.

The anniversary serves as a reminder of how far the club has travelled, from a conversation over drinks to playing matches watched by millions around the world.

English football is full of clubs with rich and quirky founding stories, but few can match the charm of a top-flight side that traces its roots back to a public house gathering.

For the Brighton faithful, the 125th anniversary is not simply a number on a calendar but a celebration of identity, resilience, and a remarkable footballing journey.

As the club looks ahead to the future, this milestone offers a moment to reflect on the extraordinary path that began all those years ago in a pub and continues at the highest levels of the game.

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