Brighton have claimed 33 of their 43 points in 2018 at home

Jurgen Locadia's second-half goal proved decisive as Brighton beat Everton to end 2018 with another win at the Amex Stadium.
The Dutchman's strike just before the hour mark came after Toffees midfielder Andre Gomes inadvertently diverted the ball into his path from a corner.
It means the hosts have now gained 33 of their 43 points this calendar year at home.


Richarlison, restored to the Everton line-up after appearing as a substitute at Burnley on Wednesday, twice went close to scoring for the visitors.
But home goalkeeper David Button saved well from point-blank range in the first half and pushed a shot on to the post in the second period.
Kurt Zouma's late header almost rescued a point for the visitors but he hit the crossbar as Brighton held on.
The result leaves Everton in 10th and Brighton 13th.
Brighton well placed to survive with something to spare
Brighton may no longer be top-flight novices but their primary aim at the start of this campaign will have been to retain their Premier League status.
On this evidence they are well placed to do that, and to surpass their achievements from last season when they finished on 40 points in 15th position.
This hard-fought victory ensured the Seagulls are four points better off than at the same stage a year ago and can boast a better goal difference.
Manager Chris Hughton will also be delighted with an 11-point cushion to the relegation zone, especially given their formidable home record.
While they were hanging on in the closing stages against Everton, their resilience at the Amex was epitomised by the central defensive pairing of Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy as well as the performance of stand-in goalkeeper David Button.
Dunk played a captain's role, cajoling his team-mates to maintain their effort, and Duffy made more than double the number of clearances (11) of any other player on the park.
In Button, featuring because Mat Ryan was absent on international duty with Australia, they also had the game's outstanding performer, with the goalkeeper twice superbly repelling efforts from Richarlison that could have turned the contest.
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Line-ups

Brighton

    27Button

    22Montoya

    4Duffy

    5Dunk

    30Bernardo

    20March

    13Groß

    6Stephens

    24Pröpper

    9Locadia

    10AndoneSubstituted forMurrayat 74'minutes

Substitutes

    3Bong

    7Kayal

    8Bissouma

    14Balogun

    17Murray

    23Steele

    42Gyokeres

Everton

    1Pickford

    13MinaBooked at 56minsSubstituted forG Sigurdssonat 65'minutes

    4Keane

    5Zouma

    23Coleman

    8André GomesSubstituted forCalvert-Lewinat 72'minutes

    17Gueye

    12Digne

    11Walcott

    20BernardBooked at 53minsSubstituted forNiasseat 80'minutes

    30Richarlison

Substitutes

    3Baines

    6Jagielka

    10G Sigurdsson

    19Niasse

    22Stekelenburg

    26Davies

    29Calvert-Lewin

Referee:

Andy Madley

Attendance:

30,597

Match Stats

Home TeamBrightonAway TeamEverton

Possession

Home45%

Away55%

Shots

Home11

Away13

Shots on Target

Home3

Away4

Corners

Home6

Away6

Fouls

Home10

Away11

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Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Everton 0.Full TimePosted at 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Everton 0.
Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt saved. Oumar Niasse (Everton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Idrissa Gueye with a cross.Posted at 90'
Attempt blocked. Lucas Digne (Everton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.Posted at 89'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Posted at 89'
Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).Posted at 87'
Kurt Zouma (Everton) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Gylfi Sigurdsson with a cross following a set piece situation.Posted at 86'
Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton) wins a free kick on the right wing.Posted at 86'
Foul by Jürgen Locadia (Brighton and Hove Albion).Posted at 84'
Foul by Oumar Niasse (Everton).Posted at 84'
Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 83'
Foul by Oumar Niasse (Everton).Posted at 83'
Martín Montoya (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 82'
Idrissa Gueye (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Posted at 82'
Foul by Jürgen Locadia (Brighton and Hove Albion).Posted at 81'
Corner, Everton. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.SubstitutionPosted at 80'
Substitution, Everton. Oumar Niasse replaces Bernard.Posted at 79'
Attempt blocked. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jürgen Locadia.Posted at 78'
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Theo Walcott.Posted at 75'
Attempt missed. Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.Posted at 75'
Foul by Richarlison (Everton).Posted at 75'
Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.SubstitutionPosted at 74'
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Glenn Murray replaces Florin Andone.Posted at 74'
Attempt missed. Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Idrissa Gueye.Posted at 73'
Idrissa Gueye (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 73'
Foul by Florin Andone (Brighton and Hove Albion).SubstitutionPosted at 72'
Substitution, Everton. Dominic Calvert-Lewin replaces André Gomes.Posted at 72'
Attempt missed. Idrissa Gueye (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.Posted at 70'
Attempt missed. Jürgen Locadia (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.Posted at 69'
Foul by Idrissa Gueye (Everton).Posted at 69'
Florin Andone (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 68'
Attempt missed. Bernard (Everton) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Digne.Posted at 67'
Seamus Coleman (Everton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 67'
Foul by Jürgen Locadia (Brighton and Hove Albion).Posted at 67'
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Solly March tries a through ball, but Davy Pröpper is caught offside.Posted at 66'
Foul by Kurt Zouma (Everton).Posted at 66'
Florin Andone (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.SubstitutionPosted at 65'
Substitution, Everton. Gylfi Sigurdsson replaces Yerry Mina.Posted at 64'
Foul by André Gomes (Everton).Posted at 64'
Florin Andone (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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