Brighton and Brentford served up a pulsating encounter between two teams vying for European qualification for the first time, with Alexis Mac Allister’s late penalty rescuing a point for Roberto De Zerbi’s relentless team. Both teams are punching above their weight and destined to provide plenty more entertainment for their supporters during the run-in on the evidence of this wild ride scattered with attacking intensity and defensive mishaps.
Pontus Jansson’s header gave Brentford the early advantage before three goals in the space of seven minutes levelled the match in a frantic first half. Kaoru Mitoma’s stunning finish was countered by Ivan Toney’s 17th league goal of the season, before Danny Welbeck headed in a second Brighton equaliser.
