Graham Potter' s team showed great character to fight back against powerful and well-drilled Hammers team and Albion also had three injuries to contend with.
Jeremy Sarmineto and Adam Webster hobbled off in the first half while Adam Lallana went off in the closing stages which saw Brighton finish the match with 10 men as Potter had used his subs.
But Albion kept going and the point sees them up to seventh in the Premier League table. Potter celebrated with the travelling supporters at the end.
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5. West Ham 1-1 Brighton
Neal Maupay enjoys the moment
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The match was part of the Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign
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Tariq Lamptey claimed a late assist
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No boos for Graham potter's team this time
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