Chris Hughton eyeing Championship title after Brighton clinch promotion

The Seagulls can win the title with a sixth straight win at Norwich on Friday.

Chris Hughton eyeing Championship title after Brighton clinch promotion

Brighton boss Chris Hughton challenged his players to go on and win the Championship title after sealing promotion to the Premier League.

Goals in each half from leading marksman Glenn Murray and winger Solly March secured a 2-1 home win over Wigan and, when Huddersfield later conceded an 88th-minute equaliser at Derby, it guaranteed Brighton's place in the top flight for only the second time in their 116-year existence.

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