The Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s and Academy are the youth teams of Brighton & Hove Albion. The under-21 players play in the Premier League 2, the highest tier of under-21 team football in England. They also compete in the EFL Trophy, the National League Cup, the Premier League International Cup, the Sussex Senior Challenge Cup and the HKFC Soccer Sevens.The academy teams culminate with the under-18's squad, who compete in the U18 Premier League Division South, the FA Youth Cup and the U18 Premier League Cup.
In 2024 the under-21's won the HKFC Soccer Sevens, defeating Aston Villa 2–0 in the final. In 2025 the under-21's progressed to the final, but were beaten by 1–0 by Jong AZ after extra time. In 2026 the under-21's won the HKFC Soccer Sevens, defeating Yokohama F. Marinos U21 2–0 in the final.
Under-21 squad
Loaned out
Under-18 squad
Club honours Premier League 2 Winners (1) – 2026
HKFC Soccer Sevens
Winners (2) – 2024, 2026
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