Brighton on brink of promotion after 2-1 win over Wigan


Britain Football Soccer - Brighton & Hove Albion v Wigan Athletic - Sky Bet Championship - The American Express Community Stadium - 17/4/17 Solly March of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates with team mates after scoring their second goal. Action Images / Henry Browne Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Brighton and Hove Albion were promoted to the Premier League as goals from Glenn Murray and Solly March secured a 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic in the Championship on Monday.

Brighton's rise to the top flight was confirmed after Huddersfield Town were held to a 1-1 draw at Derby County in the late game.

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