Brighton player ratings: as The Segulls fail to win against Burnley

It was a slow start to the game, with Burnley having more of the early chances, but The Seagulls grew into the game, with Pascal Gross’ free kick failing to get past the wall. Gross later had a header which looped over before having a shot well saved by James Trafford at the near post.

Jan Paul Van Hecke came close, heading the ball just wide from a pin-point Simon Adingra cross. Going against the play, Burnley scored a brilliant goal through Wilson Odobert, cutting in and firing the

Verbruggen was needed at the start of the second half for the home team, making a solid double save from Jay Rodriguez efforts. Brighton equalised through Adingra, heading in at the back post after being found by Gross with a brilliant delivery, lifting the Brighton fans.

In search of a winner, Gross’ free kick came close to finding its way in, being tipped over by Trafford, before 18-year-old Jack Hinshelwood had two headed chances, one over the bar and one saved by

Trafford.

Ferguson and Mitoma were also prevented by the former Manchester City keeper before the ref blew the full-time whistle.

Player ratings are as followed:

Bart Verbruggen – 6

Made comfortable save from Zeki Amouni shot but had little to do early on as his team grew into the game. Could do nothing about the goal. Made a good double save at the start of the second half from

Jay Rodriguez.

James Milner – 6

Came forward when he could from left back, which resulted in a shot being saved by Trafford. Vulnerable in defence at times which led to Rodriguez getting past comfortably for chance. Was subbed

off for 18-year-old Jack Hinshelwood with 30 minutes left.

Lewis Dunk – 6

The captain leading by example, linked up well with Van Hecke at the back. Tried a few long balls over the top but were read by Burnley defence.

Jan Paul Van Hecke – 6

Made a good block early on, came perilously close with a header after preventing a Burnley counterattack. Solid at the back alongside Dunk

Carlos Baleba – 5

Playing just Infront of the defence, was slow to close down Odobert for the first goal. Not his best game, subbed off with 30 minutes to go.

Pascal Gross – 8 (motm)