In the FA Cup, Brighton were knocked out at home in the Fourth round by Oxford United of the Third Division, 59 places lower in the league, who won 3-0.

Following the defeat, an advert appeared in the Evening Argus "For sale, eleven clockwork clowns.

"[1] Three days later, Brighton earned their first ever point against Arsenal in a 0-0 draw at Highbury.

Brighton's kit was manufactured by Adidas and sponsored by British Caledonian.

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