Brighton Albion Defeat Stoke City 3-1 in Spain Friendly

Brighton & Hove Albion recently played a pre-season friendly against Stoke City in Marbella, securing a 3-1 victory with defender Diego Coppola scoring a headed goal. The match was played in notably high temperatures, prompting drinks breaks and tactical patience urged by manager Fabian Hürzeler, who emphasized patient possession to break down Stoke's compact defense. During the game, there was a brief confrontation following an ankle clip on Facundo Buonanotte, but players quickly diffused the situation. Brighton's squad, supported by a large contingent including coaching staff and club officials, continues to prepare for the upcoming season with further interviews and live coverage available through digital subscriptions. Meanwhile, Blackpool FC are also in pre-season, hosting West Bromwich Albion in their fourth friendly as they assess squad depth and address attacking concerns ahead of their League One campaign. Both clubs are actively engaging fans through live updates and exclusive content during this pre-season period.