Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace, Premier League: Ismaila Sarr Strike Secures Hard-Fought Derby Victory

Crystal Palace ended a miserable run in Premier League action with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, snapping a long winless streak and lifting themselves out of immediate danger. The game’s only goal came in the 61st minute when Ismaïla Sarr seized on a defensive error, calmly beating the Brighton goalkeeper to give Palace the edge in a tight contest that saw few clear chances for either side. Brighton dominated possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third, with supporters turning on manager Fabian Hürzeler amid frustration over their side’s poor form. Palace’s disciplined defending and timely breakthrough not only earned them three points but also offered a confidence boost and vital momentum in their season.

Updated on: 9 February 2026 7:40 pm

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Premier league soccer match-Yankuba Minteh

Brighton and Hove Albion's Yankuba Minteh, left, and Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz in action during their English Premier League soccer match in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Brighton vs Crystal Palace Premier league soccer match-Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton and Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma, left, battle for the ball with Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada during their English Premier League soccer match in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Brighton and Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma, left, battle for the ball with Crystal Palace's Jefferson Lerma during their English Premier League soccer match in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Brighton vs Crystal Palace Premier league soccer match-Ismaila Sarr

Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr, left, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Brighton & Hove Albion in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Brighton and Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma receives treatment during their English Premier League soccer match against Crystal Palace in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Brighton vs Crystal Palace Premier league soccer match-Harry Howell

Brighton and Hove Albion's Harry Howell, left, battles for the ball with Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell during their English Premier League soccer match in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Brighton vs Crystal Palace Premier league soccer match-Danny Welbeck

Brighton and Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck, right, and Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix in action during their English Premier League soccer match in Brighton, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP