Kaoru Mitoma put Brighton ahead in the first half but Southampton's Flynn Downes had an answer in the second half before a long VAR review became the story of that half.

Title challengers and top four finishers are characterised by their consistency of wins - something Brighton, despite impressive performances, still lack. Fabian Hurzeler's side could have equalled their club record of three consecutive Premier League victories had they beaten Southampton here.

Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike just before the hour as the Seagulls drew 1-1 at home with bottom side Southampton on Friday to move up to second in the Premier League table.