Perry Northeast’s Brighton exit has been confirmed, with Norwich City Women appointing him as their new head coach from 1 July.
Norwich announced the move in an official club update, stating that Northeast joins from Brighton & Hove Albion. For Albion, the development confirms a staff change around the women’s pathway at a point when summer planning is already active across the club.
The immediate Brighton angle is continuity. Coaching exits below the men’s first-team spotlight can still matter because they affect development pathways, player support and the structure around emerging talent.
What Northeast’s Move Means For Brighton
Northeast’s appointment gives Norwich clarity before pre-season, but it also leaves Brighton with a role to absorb or replace. The timing is manageable, with the move beginning on 1 July, yet it still places emphasis on how Albion organise the next stage of their women’s and girls’ development work.
For supporters, this is not a dramatic first-team blow. It is a staffing update with practical consequences: who leads sessions, who shapes player progression, and how Brighton keep standards consistent during the summer.
Norwich confirmed the appointment in their official Perry Northeast announcement, making the Brighton departure clear before the new role begins. Brighton’s next move will be watched for what it says about the club’s wider pathway planning.
