Albion, who started the match in seventh place in the Premier League, welcomed Aston Villa who arrived with their new boss Unai Emery in confident mood following their victory against Man United last time out in the league.
The Albion fans didn’t have to wait long to cheer the first goal as Alexis Mac Allister celebrated his Argentina call-up to the World Cup with a goal inside a minute for Brighton against Aston Villa.
Mac Allister was too strong for Douglas Luiz following Emi Martinez’s poor pass and fired beyond his compatriot after 50 seconds to make it 1-0 at the Amex Stadium.
The frantic start continued with Albion’s Adam Lallana forced off with injury in the fifth minute, but Brighton saw Aston Villa draw level by the 20-minute mark.
Lewis Dunk brought down John McGinn inside the area and Danny Ings made no mistake from 12 yards as he slotted home the resulting penalty to make the score 1-1.
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1. Brighton vs Aston Villa
A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium Photo: Christopher Lee
2. Brighton vs Aston Villa
A Brighton & Hove Albion fan is seen wearing a Kaoru Mitoma shirt outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa Photo: Christopher Lee
3. Brighton vs Aston Villa
The British Armed Forces participate in a minute silence in honour of Armistice Day prior to the Premier League match Photo: Christopher Lee
4. Brighton vs Aston Villa
Fans of Brighton & Hove Albion arrive at the stadium Photo: Christopher Lee