Brighton played out an entertaining albeit frustrating 0-0 draw with Brentford at the Amex Stadium.
The Seagulls enjoyed the lion share of possession, created the better chances but Brentford were also a live threat on the break.
Julio Enciso, making his first start of the season, was a lively figure for Brighton and hit the post the with a curling effort in the opening stages. The Paraguayan went on to have seven shots in the first half – mostly off target – as Albion struggled to break through Brentford's stubborn rear guard.
Yoane Wissa had the ball in Brighton's net in the first half but the effort was chalked off by VAR by the tighest of margins.
The second half was more disjointed. Yankuba Minteh, Simon Adingra, Georginio Rutter and Yasin Ayari were all introduced from the bench but failed to break through. Even the late introduction of Solly March – back after a year out with knee injury – could not inspire the Seagulls to a late winner.
Yari had the pick of the late chances but blazed way over from close range. The Sweden international should have scored. Brighton are winless in six and drop to 10th in the table. Here's how they rated…
13. Substitutes
Yasin Ayari - 6: Blazed an effort over when well placed on 79 minutes. Solly March – 6: Back on the pitch and almost netted a dream winner when he powered an effort from the edge of the box over. Yankuba Minteh – 6: Offered pace down the right flank. Simon Adingra – 6: Looked lively after replacing Mitoma. Georginio Rutter – 6: On for Enciso and powered a header just wide in the closing stages. Photo: Alex Pantling