 It wasn't until on 12 December 2005 when Elphick made his Brighton debut, where he played alongside with his brother, who was sent–off during the match, and came on as a substitute for Leon Knight, in a 5–1 loss against Reading.Elphick's development at the youth ranks at the club resulted him being awarded a contract in the summer of 2006.The 2006–07 season changed for Elphick when his brother was released by the club at the end of the 2005–06 season.