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.
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“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.”