Brighton vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result and final score ...

Brighton end their long wait for a win at Aston Villa's expense, and it took a penalty to open the door at the end of a low-key contest at the Amex, which finishes 1-0 to the Seagulls. Olsen made some important stops to keep a tired Villa side in the game, but Joao Pedro finally beat the visitors' back-up goalkeeper at the second attempt, having seen his initial spot-kick saved. Victory is just reward for Brighton's brighter work in the final third, and Adingra - who won the penalty - stood out as they recorded an xG of 0.83 to Villa's 0.06. Unai Emery's men still lead fifth-placed Tottenham by seven points, but Spurs now have two games in hand in the race for Champions League qualification. While Brighton must take on Newcastle United next week, Villa will visit Greece on Thursday, to try overturning their two-goal deficit to Olympiacos in the Europa Conference League semi-finals. That's all from the Amex today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 1-0 ASTON VILLA

Clearly frustrated, Cash clatters into Barco after being beaten by some fleet footwork. That's a needless booking for the Villa substitute.

Enciso is caught offside, as Villa push their defensive line up towards the halfway line. There are only seconds to go now, and the Seagulls seem set for an overdue victory.

Relieved after breaking their goal drought, Brighton are sprinting convincingly to the finish line now. Aston Villa can't get near the final third and don't seem to have any way back into this match.

Soaking up a few more seconds, Brighton replace their star man today, Adingra. Barco is sent on for the final minutes.

Brighton claim for another penalty during the first minute of at least nine added for stoppages at the end of this second half. The referee is not interested in Joao Pedro's appeals and instead awards a corner.

Substitution Lucas Digne Alexandre Moreno Lopera

Substitution Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Calum Chambers

That’s a huge goal! It’s a poor penalty from Joao Pedro but Olsen does not get enough on the save and the Brighton forward can nod in from close range to finally break the deadlock.

Brighton deserve to be in fornt. Villa have offered very little all afternoon.