BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs. CRAWLEY TOWN, Carabao Cup, Discord Chat Party, 240827

Get ready for another thrilling Chat Party as Crawley Town prepares to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup's second round at the Amex Stadium. It's the first competitive Sussex derby between these two sides since their FA Cup encounter in 1992! Both Crawley and Brighton have kicked off their league campaigns on a positive note, setting the stage for what promises to be a fascinating clash. Crawley Town, supported by over 3,000 traveling fans, will be aiming to upset their Premier League opponents in this David vs. Goliath showdown. Brighton, a club with a storied past, has been flying high in recent years. The Seagulls, founded in 1901, have come a long way since their early days in the Southern League, where they won their only major domestic trophy, the FA Charity Shield, in 1910. After enduring financial struggles in the late 1990s and nearly dropping out of the Football League, Brighton's resurgence has been remarkable. They now find themselves firmly established in the Premier League, and their sixth-place finish last season secured them a spot in the UEFA Europa League for the first time in their history. As fans gather in our Chat Party, the excitement and anticipation will be palpable. This is a chance for Crawley to make their mark on the national stage, and with the backing of a passionate away crowd, anything is possible. Let's get behind Crawley Town and hope for a historic night in Sussex! Thank you for attending and COYR!