Relegation a year later meant that Brighton were no longer covered by the requirements of the Taylor Report, and rising debts meant that the Goldstone Ground remained undeveloped and there were no serious plans for relocation. In 1996, Brighton were relegated to the fourth tier of the English football for the first time since the 1960s.
Relegation a year later relieved Brighton from the Taylor Report's constraints and financial difficulties hindered development at the Goldstone Ground, resulting in no serious plans for relocation. In 1996, Brighton were relegated to the fourth tier of English football for the first time since the 1960s.