Brighton would still be in the race for Europe if VAR was not implemented in the Premier League this season.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men sit seven points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur going into the March international window, but have three games in hand on the north London club.
Albion entertain fellow European challengers Brentford on their return to action after the international break on Saturday, April 1.
We investigated how the table might look without VAR in place, seeing how goal and no-goal decisions would have impacted results.
17. Everton - 28 (+2)
Everton would have two more points without VAR, but would fall from 15th to 16th in the Premier League Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
18. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 27 (0)
Wolverhampton Wanderers would see no change in their points total without VAR, but would fall from 13th to 17th in the Premier League Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
19. AFC Bournemouth - 25 (+1)
AFC Bournemouth would have one point more without VAR. This would see the Cherries rise from 19th to 18th in the Premier League Photo: STEVE BARDENS/AFP via Getty Images
20. Leicester City - 25 (0)
Leicester City would see no change in their points total without VAR, but would fall from 17th to 19th in the Premier League Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images