Southampton progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a late Charlie Austin header.
Saints boss Mark Hughes rung the changes for the tie at the Amex with just Mohamed Elyounoussi holding his starting position from the weekend defeat against Leicester City.
Summer signing Angus Gunn was given his first start of the season following his move from Manchester City.
The visitors were dominant in the game for large part and saw the ball cleared off the line on three different occasions, including when Austin was denied after smart work from sub Sam Gallagher, who caused the Brighton keeper David Button to make a mistake.
With the match destined for penalties, second half sub Nathan Redmond crossed for Austin to power home a strong header to send Saints into the hat for the 3rd round.
The away side saw the game through and will now eagerly await tomorrow evening’s draw when the European qualified sides enter the competition.
Here are our Southampton player ratings from the victory.
