As a result, manager Dean Wilkins was replaced by Micky Adams at the end of the season, and left the club after being offered a role as first-team coach.

[1] [6][7] Brighton & Hove Albion were knocked out of the FA Cup in the third round with a home defeat to League Two outfit Mansfield Town.

Brighton & Hove Albion were knocked out of the Football League Cup in the first round by Championship side Cardiff City.

Brighton & Hove Albion received a bye to the Southern area second round and were drawn at home to League Two side Barnet.

They were knocked out in the Southern area semi-final by League One champions Swansea City