Brighton thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 with half‑field goal, move to second place

On 19 October 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 in a Premier League match.

Diego Gómez scored a sensational 51‑metre goal from the halfway line, the longest‑range Premier League goal since Wayne Rooney’s 58‑metre strike in November 2017.

The scoring sequence also included an own goal by Jaydee Canvot, a deflected finish by Yasin Ayari, a goal from Charalampos Kostoulas and a strike by Jack Hinshelwood.

The victory was Brighton’s first over Palace in five attempts under head coach Fabian Hurzeler.

The win lifted Brighton to 16 points from seven games and placed the club provisionally in second place in the league table.

After the match, head coach Fabian Hurzeler told supporters to put their phones away and enjoy the five‑goal win.