Brighton’s José Izquierdo grabs share of the points from Stoke City

Brighton & Hove Albion twice came from behind to earn a draw at home to Stoke and extend their unbeaten run to five matches, with the manager, Chris Hughton, doubtless grateful his team overcame the referee’s failure to award them a first-half penalty. José Izquierdo and Pascal Gross replied to goals by Maxim Choupo-Moting and Kurt Zouma to earn a point on the south coast.

This proved entertaining fare on a dank evening in Sussex. Brighton remain ninth in the table while Mark Hughes’ side prolonged their own unbeaten run to three matches to stay 15th, four points above the relegation zone.

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