West Brom boost survival hopes with controversial win over Brighton

Referee Lee Mason is surrounded at The Hawthorns (Peter Powell/PA)

Referee Lee Mason sparked farcical scenes at The Hawthorns as West Brom claimed a priceless win over Brighton to keep their survival hopes alive.

Kyle Bartley’s early header clinched a 1-0 victory for the hosts and the Seagulls missed two penalties – only for the officials to steal the headlines.