Promotion joy for Brighton youngsters

By The Newsroom
Published 12th May 2018, 15:24 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 08:24 BST
Albion's under-23 team celebrate promotion. Picture by BHAFC/Paul HazlewoodAlbion's under-23 team celebrate promotion. Picture by BHAFC/Paul Hazlewood
Albion's under-23 team celebrate promotion. Picture by BHAFC/Paul Hazlewood
Albion's under-23 team have been promoted into Premier League 2 Division 1 after a 2-0 win against Aston Villa this afternoon.

Brighton went into the play-off final in outstanding form, unbeaten in 17 games in normal time, and had beaten League Two Crawley Town 2-1 in the Sussex Senior Cup on Wednesday.

Albion went ahead at Villa Park when Aaron Connolly's shot was saved and Henrik Bjordal calmly fired home.

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Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez made a terrific save and Villa had an effort ruled out for offside, before the Seagulls doubled their advantage midway through the second half.