Brighton have a genuine chance of silverware this season and could compete in Europe next term for the first time in their history.

They lie seventh in the Premier League and have reached the FA Cup semi-finals, where they will face Manchester United, after beating Grimsby 5-0 at the Amex Stadium.

Here, the PA news agency explains the unlikely success story on the south coast.

Succession policy

Crystal Palace v Brighton and Hove Albion – Premier League – Selhurst Park
Roberto De Zerbi has guided Brighton to the brink of Europe (Yui Mok/PA)

Sussex in Bloom

Brighton & Hove Albion Press Conference – Roberto De Zerbi Unveiling – American Express Elite Football Performance Centre
Tony Bloom bought his local club in 2009 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Shrewd recruitment

Brighton and Hove Albion v Liverpool – Emirates FA Cup – Fourth Round – AMEX Stadium
Kaoru Mitoma has been one of many inspired signings (John Walton/PA)

Homegrown stars

West Ham United v Brighton and Hove Albion – Premier League – London Stadium
Solly March and Lewis Dunk are in the form of their careers (Neil Hall/PA)

Evan sent youngsters

Brighton and Hove Albion v Grimsby Town – Emirates FA Cup – Quarter Final – The AMEX
Evan Ferguson fired the Seagulls into the semi-finals (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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