Brighton supporters were heard singing about their team sitting at the summit of the standings following their comfortable victory over Aston Villa.
However, a considerable number of games remain to be played throughout the campaign.
The four-goal triumph provided an ideal start to the fresh top-flight campaign.
The crowd savoured every moment as all the goals arrived within a 30-minute window.
De Cuyper first forced the ball into his own net before finding the target himself, with Hinshelwood then adding a brace in rapid succession.
After the interval the contest became more subdued, though opportunities still arose and those in attendance appeared satisfied.
The crowd also offered a warm reception to recent acquisition Promise David when he came out to warm up before spectators.
The Canadian forward was not called upon for this match.
Attendees showed evident satisfaction when the club’s public address system marked the win by playing Fatboy Slim’s iconic track Praise You, choosing it over the frequently played Freed From Desire.
A significant portion of the audience opted to prolong their stadium experience by viewing the Newcastle versus Liverpool match on the screens positioned at The Terrace.
The club anticipates a substantial crowd, additional festivities, and heightened enthusiasm for Thursday’s match against Tromso, which represents the decisive second leg of the Conference League play-off.