Brighton earn derby bragging rights with win over Palace

A single goal by Solly March after 14 minutes was enough to take Brighton level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool.

MARCH MADNESS: Brighton and Hove Albion's Solly March celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Amex Stadium, Brighton. Picture date: Wednesday March 15, 2023.

Wednesday must have come close to Brighton owner Tony Bloom’s idea of a perfect day. First he enjoyed success at Cheltenham when his horse Energumene – ridden by County Cork’s Paul Townend - won the Queen Mother Champion Chase for the second successive year.

Then he rushed back by helicopter in time to watch the Seagulls’ first victory over their fierce rivals from South London in eight meetings.