Brighton Lunchtime Round-Up, Monday 19th October 2026: Albion Still Buzzing After 5-0 Demolition of Crystal Palace

Brighton are still basking in the glow of Saturday's emphatic 5-0 win over Crystal Palace, with plenty of reaction still filtering through this lunchtime. SussexWorld reports that Fabian Hurzeler was full of praise for young Spanish midfielder Chema Andres, who impressed quietly in the midst of the goalscoring rout (SussexWorld).

There was also high praise from outside the club, with Wayne Rooney reportedly saying "I fancy this" about Diego Gomez after the Paraguayan's wonder goal against Palace (SussexWorld).

Off the pitch, Palace supporters who had been taunting Albion fans over the club's lack of major trophies were left with nothing to say as Brighton ran riot at the Amex, according to SussexWorld (SussexWorld).

The result has even had an impact on the local high street - BBC Sport notes that The Flour Pot Bakery in Brighton has been cashing in on the club's fine form, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen apparently the one footing the bill at the coffee shop (BBC Sport).

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