How the Irish fared: Chris Hughton’s Brighton stumble

The last step is always the hardest. Just ask Chris Hughton. Two weeks ago he saw his Brighton side secure promotion to the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Wigan. 

The following Friday, the Seagulls had the chance to secure the Championship title, but missed the opportunity due to freakish circumstances, as goalkeeper David Stockdale scored two own goals in a 2-0 defeat at Norwich.

Fast forward to last Saturday and Hughton’s men had the chance to secure the title in front of their own fans. The opportunity was spurned, Brighton losing 1-0 to Bristol City.