Ferguson goal sinks Stoke and sends Brighton into FA Cup last-eight

The Meath youngster was the match-winner for Roberto De Zerbi's side.

KILLER INSTINCT: Brighton's Irish striker Evan Ferguson (L) celebrates. Pic: Oli SCARFF / AFP

Brighton advanced into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup as teenage forward Evan Ferguson’s first-half effort secured a 1-0 victory at Stoke.

The Republic of Ireland international, 18, finished a fine move on the half-hour mark to register his fifth goal for the Seagulls.