 Little remained a first team regular for two further seasons, but lost his place to Cliff Sear in 1958, and was transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion for £4,850 on 18 October, having played a total of 187 matches for City, scoring two goals.He later played for Crystal Palace, who had just gained promotion to the Third Division.He was one of four players to make their Palace debut on the opening day of the 1961–62 season.