Brighton and Hove Albion Codexery

1950s League Second Division Promotion

Promoted as champions in 1958

Brighton & Hove Albion were promoted to the Second Division as champions in 1958.

Quick Facts

Manager
Billy Lane
Key player
Jimmy Melia

Lore & Background

After several near misses, they were promoted as champions to the Second Division in 1958.

Reader's Guide

The manager for the 1957–58 promotion season was Billy Lane.

More in Club History & Eras

1979-80 Third Division ChampionshipGordon Jago's 1970s TenureThe Seagulls' 2023 Europa League Qualification1983 FA Cup Semi-Final vs Manchester UnitedBilly Lane's 1950s Record-Breaking GoalsOssie Ardiles' 1992-95 Promotion PushJoe KinnearAmex StadiumGus PoyetWithdean Stadium

Elsewhere in Brighton and Hove Albion

Withdean Park · Stadium & Fan Culture1990–91 Third Division Promotion · Honours & RecordsOli McBurnie · Legendary Players & StaffBrian Horton · Legendary Players & StaffJimmy Melia · Legendary Players & StaffAmex Stadium Inaugural Game (2011) · Iconic Matches & Moments

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