 On 22 March 2012, it was confirmed that Dobbie had finally sealed a loan deal, returning to Blackpool until the end of that season.On 19 May 2012, Dobbie played in the 2012 Football League Championship play-off final at Wembley for the third successive season.On 31 August 2012, Dobbie signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.