Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Reading 2
The former Albion striker Glenn Murray has come back to haunt the Seagulls with two first-half goals – the first after less than a minute.
Albion replied through Jake Forster-Caskey. After a long Greg Halford throw was flicked on by Lewis Dunk, the young midfielder touched it home.
Every time Halford now takes a throw, Albion fans cheer with anticipation.
Darren Bent has been replaced by the recalled Craig Mackail-Smith
Ex-Albion defender Guy Butters told Brighton and Hove News: “Albion need to get the ball in their box but also close them down.”