Brighton defeats Crystal Palace 5-0 with Charalampos Kostoulas starring

On October 18, 2026, Brighton secured a dominant 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace during the seventh round of the Premier League. The match saw a standout performance from 19-year-old Greek forward Charalampos 'Babis' Kostoulas, who provided an assist for Yasin Ayari in the 10th minute and scored his own goal in the 49th minute with a close-range finish. This result keeps Brighton in second place in the league table, trailing behind Manchester City.

Kostoulas, who played for 71 minutes, recorded four shots, covered 8.8 kilometers, and completed nine out of thirteen passes during his time on the pitch. His performance has garnered significant attention, not only for his contributions to the scoreboard but also for an incident during the match. Toward the end of the first half, cameras captured the forward waving toward the Crystal Palace supporters as if to bid them farewell while his team held a comfortable lead.

This victory underscores the successful form of both Brighton and the former Olympiacos player, who has now tallied five goals and four assists across ten total appearances this season. The team continues its momentum as they maintain their high position in the competitive English league.