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...
13. Igor 6
Defended well after replacing Estupinan but does have the attacking threat of the Ecuadorian Photo: Mike Hewitt
14. Adam Lallana 6
Replaced Adingra on 77 and used the ball with his usual guile. Perhaps could and should have been introduced earlier Photo: Lewis Storey
15. Ansu Fati - 6
Replaced Moder on 77 but rarely looked like changing the match. Photo: Mike Hewitt
16. Facundo Buonanotte - 6
He took up good positions following his introduction and one shot from distance tested Muric Photo: David Price