 In a match against Nottingham Forest on 24 March 2008, Elphick was given a captaincy armband after their captain Nicky Forster was substituted, which resulted a 0–0 draw, in which he said it was honour to wear the captain armband.Then on 11 April 2008, Elphick signed a contract with the club, keeping him until 2010.Elphick went on to finish the 2007–08 season, making 41 appearance and scoring twice in all competition and was considered to be one of Brighton's best players, winning the 2007–08 player of the season award.