Brighton deservedly took the lead through Joao Pedro's 12th minute penalty. The Brazilian, who was fouled by Kepa, picked himself up and sent the keeper the wrong way from the spot.
Albion started where they left off at Southampton with some brilliant attacking football. Diego Gomez was very impressive so far on his full debut and was unlucky not to have an assist to his name with a defence-spitting pass to Kaoru Mitoma – who couldn’t quite find the corner with his finish.
Brighton were, however, a bit shaky at the back and Bournemouth were a constant threat. The Seagulls looked dangerous on the counter attack and nearly doubled their lead when Mitoma hit the inside of the post.
The visitors were the better team after the break and were able to keep Brighton’s key players quiet. They got a deserved equaliser when Justin Kluivert picked out the top corner in superb style. It was a beauty of a goal which Brighton could have done little to prevent.
Albion were looking a bit sluggish but Fabian Hurzeler made a triple substitution which sparked them back into life.
Danny Welbeck, returning from a minor injury, was the hero just minutes after his introduction with a deft finish in off the post.
That proved to be the winner as Albion won a fourth successive match. The 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest seems a distant memory as they close the gap on the Premier League top five to one point.
Here are our player ratings:
5. Jan Paul van Hecke - 7
Heavy touch nearly put his team in trouble early on – he tried to win the ball back with a desperate lunge and referee played advantage. Blocked David Brooks’ shot. Crowd sang his name after a crunching tackle on Kerkez – which the Dutchman celebrated like a goal. Booked in second-half. Gave away a foul in dangerous position late on. Solid after Brighton re-took the lead. Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
6. Pervis Estupinan - 6
Great to see him back in action. He’s still working his way back to his best form. Not the best clearance after Verbruggen’s save from Semenyo. Some nice attacking moments and linked up well with Mitoma. Given a rest after 70 minutes. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images
7. Carlos Baleba - 7
Ran himself into the ground. Did well to keep attack alive before Rutter's early chance. Left Kluivert in a heap and then played a worldie of a pass to Mitoma. Fortunate to get away with a handball whilst he was laying on the ground on the edge of his own box. Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
8. Diego Gomez – 8
First Albion start and he certainly raised a few eyebrows with this performance. He was the best player on the pitch in the opening 45 minutes. He played the pass which resulted in the 12th minute penalty. He nearly marked his full debut with a fantastic assist – what a pass it was for Mitoma. He found defence splitting passes with ease. Quieter second half but showing his class in tight spaces. A wasteful pass forward. Ball bypassed him in the midfield. Replaced after 70 minutes. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images