Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Reading 1
Albion trail Reading by a goal to nil at an almost empty Amex.
While Glenn Murray received boot repairs, Reading won a corner and Stephen Quinn volleyed high into the roof of the net.
Not long after Tyler Blackett was sent off for a high challenge on Albion debutant Seb Pocognoli.
Glenn Murray hit the bar for Albion late in the half with a powerful header.