The result leaves the Seagulls a solid seven points clear of the relegation zone in 16th place, and they also have the luxury of a game in hand over 18th place Fulham.
Speaking after the game, Brighton boss Graham Potter revealed his annoyance with defender Ben White for his late sending off, after picking up a second yellow card. The Seagulls boss said: “I did not clearly see the first yellow. Then (the second yellow) we are caught up the pitch with a turn over.
“I think it was a one v. one situation and he makes a challenge and I think it is a yellow card. So we will have to adapt and deal with that.”
Next up, Brighton return to top-tier action this weekend, when they travel to take on already-relegated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday night.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Brighton & Hove Albion and the rest of the Premier League, as the reaction to the midweek action continues:
5. Whites urged to chase Kamara
Ex-Leeds United man Noel Whelan has urged the Whites to pursue a move for Rangers' £10m-rated midfielder Glen Kamara. He's claimed the Finland international would be a perfect fit for the Whites, amid rumours he'll sign a new Gers deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Magpies battle for Ajer
Newcastle United and Norwich City have both been linked with Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. The towering centre-back is approaching the final year of his contract, and could be sold in a major overhaul this summer. (Eastern Daily Press) Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Leeds favourites to sign long-term target
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Leeds United have been named favourites to sign Udinese's £30m-rated attacking midfielder Rodrigo de Paul. The Whites were heavily linked with the player last summer, but could lose out to Inter or AC Milan. (SkyBet) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
8. Blades plot raid for League One star
Sheffield United have been tipped to challenge Rangers for Peterborough United's £5m-rated sensation Jonson Clarke-Harris this summer. He's scored a stunning 28 goals so far this season, after joining last year to replace Ivan Toney. (HITC) Photo: Pete Norton