Brighton and Hove Albion were left stunned at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as they were unexpectedly defeated by a struggling Everton side. The Toffees, who had been in poor form with just two wins in their last 13 matches, secured a 1-0 victory, thanks to a penalty scored by Ndiaye in the 42nd minute.

For Brighton, Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey provided a rare bright spot, making his first start of 2025 and playing for 76 minutes. Despite his solid performance, Brighton couldn’t capitalize on their chances and were left to rue missed opportunities.

With the defeat, Brighton’s unbeaten streak of seven matches came to an end, and they now sit in ninth place in the Premier League. Everton, on the other hand, will take heart from the victory, which sees them climb to 16th.

Looking ahead, Brighton will be eager to bounce back in their next match against third-placed Nottingham Forest, hoping to turn the tide after this disappointing result.