Brighton put in a dominant Premier League performance, running out comprehensive five-goal winners against a Coventry City side reduced to ten men.
The Seagulls were in ruthless form throughout the contest, piling pressure on their hosts and converting their chances with real clinical efficiency.
Coventry’s afternoon was made significantly harder after having a player sent off, leaving them to defend against a Brighton side full of confidence and momentum.
The dismissal proved to be a turning point, with Brighton taking full advantage of their numerical superiority to push forward and create chance after chance.
Lewis Dunk capped the victory in memorable fashion, netting a late screamer that sent the away supporters into raptures and put the result beyond any doubt.
The goal from the experienced Brighton captain was a fitting conclusion to what had been a thoroughly commanding display from the visitors.
Dunk, who leads by example from the back, showed he can also contribute at the other end with a strike that showcased his quality from range.
Brighton’s attacking play was a constant threat, with the Seagulls combining well across the pitch and demonstrating exactly why they remain one of the Premier League’s more exciting sides.
Coventry, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a chastening defeat that sees them remain pointless, leaving their campaign in a difficult position at this early stage.
The result will do Brighton’s confidence the world of good, confirming their ability to win convincingly on the road against determined opposition.
For Coventry, the priority now turns to addressing both their defensive vulnerabilities and their disciplinary record, which cost them dearly in this fixture.
Brighton’s five-goal haul is a statement of their attacking ambitions for the season, and supporters will be hoping this form continues in the weeks ahead.
