Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Blackburn Rovers 0
Albion lead Blackburn 1-0 after a third goal of the season by Kazenga LuaLua.
The Seagulls also have David Stockdale to thank after the keeper made smart stops from Fode Koita and Nathan Delfouneso.
Sam Baldock had Albion’s other chance of note but was crowded out after good work from Jamie Murphy.
The game is being played at a slow pace in stifling heat.