Gómez scores wondergoal as Brighton leads Crystal Palace 5-0
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Brighton leads 5-0 against Crystal Palace following a dominant performance on October 18, 2026. Diego Gómez's extraordinary goal from the halfway line highlighted Brighton's strong start, while an own goal by Jaydee Canvot gave them the early advantage. Brighton, currently the Premier League's top scorers, quickly established a 3-0 lead within the first ten minutes, marking a significant rivalry win. The match continues as Brighton looks to extend their lead.
- •Diego Gómez scored a goal from the halfway line.
- •Jaydee Canvot's own goal gave Brighton an early lead.
- •Brighton is the Premier League's top scorer this season.
- •The match is ongoing with Brighton leading 5-0.
- 3:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Gómez halfway-line wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace
"At last, Fabian Hürzeler has the scalp that matters most to all Brighton fans, and in humiliating fashion. Diego Gómez’s breathtaking goal-of-the-season contender from the halfway line, à la David Beckham, was the highlight of another hugely impressive performance from the Premier League’s top scorers as they continued their flying start to the season. Not since a 4-1 thrashing here in February 2024 under Roberto De Zerbi had Brighton tasted victory against their arch rivals from up the A23 – a run of four matches. But having been handed the initiative by Jaydee Canvot’s own goal, a stunned Palace found themselves 3-0 down after 10 minutes. Continue reading...
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