Brighton 1-2 Southampton RECAP: Controversial penalty turned game on its head as fans returned to Amex plus Ben White and Yves Bissouma transfer latest

Brighton fans made their return to the Amex stadium as Albion narrowly lost to Southampton in the Premier League this evening (Monday, December 7).
Danny Welbeck is tackled by Jan Bednarek during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton at American Express Community Stadium.. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Danny Welbeck is tackled by Jan Bednarek during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton at American Express Community Stadium.. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Danny Welbeck is tackled by Jan Bednarek during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton at American Express Community Stadium.. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Pascal Gross gave the hosts a deserved first half lead from the penalty spot but Brighton were pegged back before the break when Jannik Vestergaard headed home for the Saints.

After an even second half, which could have gone either way, substitute Danny Ings converted a controversial late penalty, awarded by VAR.

Here's how the action unfolded:

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.