Brighton & Hove Albion came flying out of the blocks against Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring twice in the opening five minutes to set a new club record and boost their European ambitions in style.
The Seagulls needed just 35 seconds to break the deadlock, with young Jack Hinshelwood ghosting into the box to meet Maxim de Cuyper's pinpoint cross and powering a header into the net. It was the kind of lightning-quick start that has become a hallmark of Fabian Hürzeler's side this season.
If Wolves thought they could steady the ship after that early setback, they were sorely mistaken. Just four minutes later, captain Lewis Dunk rose highest to meet another de Cuyper delivery—this time from a corner—and doubled Brighton's lead with a commanding header.
This rapid double strike not only stunned the already-relegated Wolves but also etched Brighton's name into the club record books for the fastest start to a Premier League match. On the live standings, the Seagulls currently occupy a top-six spot, keeping their European dreams very much alive.
For Wolves, it was a nightmare beginning that summed up a difficult campaign. But for Brighton and their fans, this was pure delirium—a statement performance that shows they belong in the conversation for continental football next season.
