Brighton’s slim chances of qualifying for Europe reduced further as they struggled to a 1-1 draw at lowly Burnley.
Brighton made a slow start and they lost Pervis Estupinan to an ankle injury after 13 minutes – replaced by Igor. Burnley were the brighter team and should have taken the lead on 17 minutes as Bruun Larsen fired wide from close range. Simon Adingra forced a save from Arijanet Muric on 23 minutes and the Burnley stopper denied Brighton again as he saved well from Jakub Moder's 20-yard freekick. Brighton pushed after the break, Adingra dithered when put through by Moder and Pascal Gross saw a deflected effort tipped over the bar. The hosts took the lead on 74 minutes as Carlos Beleba hit a short back pass and Bart Verbruggen’s clearance cannoned into the net off Josh Brownhill. Muric then gifted Brighton a leveller when a tame back pass rolled under his foot – it’s one of the worst mistakes you’ll see all season. The Seagulls remain 10th in the table with six to go.
Here’s how the Brighton players rated...
9. Simon Adingra 6
Offered pace down the right flank. A few dangerous moments. The winger not scored since February and rarely looked like breaking that run. Replaced by Lallana Photo: Gareth Copley
10. Jakub Moder 7
Forced a good save from Muric with a decent freekick on 41 minutes. Clever through-ball to Adingra at the at the start of the second half. Decent. Replaced by Ansu Fati Photo: Gareth Copley
11. Joao Pedro 6
Played mainly on the left in the first half. Rarely in areas to score but worked hard for the team. Became frustrated with some rough treatment Photo: Lewis Storey
12. Danny Welbeck 5
Led the line but struggled to make an impact against the Burnley defence. Shame as he usually links well with Pedro. Replaced by Buonanotte on 77. Photo: Gareth Copley