Brighton break the deadlock as Kaoru Mitoma buries his right-footed effort into the back of the net to give the Seagulls a 1-0 lead against Ipswich Town.

Match report and free highlights as Brighton end eight-game Premier League winless run with 2-0 victory at Ipswich; Joao Pedro avoids red card for clash with Christian Walton; Kaoru Mitoma gave Bright

They were smothered by visitors who chose to do anything but sit back on their lead, Georginio Rutter doubling the lead and ensuring a swift return to the relegation zone for Kieran McKenna’s team. Brighton cruised home and, with players newly fit, will hope to have drawn breath for a march up the table.

The club have endured streaks without victories before and still thrived, with Fabian Hurzeler reassured by performances in this latest run

KAORU MITOMA delivered relief for Brighton in another harsh lesson for Ipswich. The Japan international’s first goal since November inspired a first win in nine Premier League games for the

The win saw Brighton lag just four points behind sixth-placed Manchester City, while Ipswich drop back into the relegation zone on goals scored, behind Wolves

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma on Thursday tied with former Leicester forward Shinji Okazaki for most goals scored by a Jap

Fabian Hurzeler is lacking technicians who can control games. It is hurting Brighton's chances of qualifying for Europe

Also of note for the hosts was a start for England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who scored in the 3-0 FA Cup win over Bristol Rovers at the weekend. He replaced club captain Sam Morsy. There was certainly an upbeat feel about the home club and fans as they looked to open a three-point gap over the bottom three.

Brighton earn much-needed victory with fine outing versus Ipswich - Ipswich 0-2 Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter scored second-half goals at Portman Road.

Brighton beat relegation-threatened Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road to end a run of eight Premier League games without a victory.