Chris Wood scored twice as Burnley extended their unbeaten Premier League run to seven matches with a 3-1 victory over Brighton
Wood took advantage of Lewis Dunk's slip to open the scoring in the 26th minute before making it 2-0 on the hour mark
Ashley Barnes converted a penalty in the 74th minute moments after Brighton had been denied a spot-kick of their own for handball
Shane Duffy headed home a quick response but it was only a consolation as Brighton's winless run continued
Chris Hughton's side have not won in the league this year and are now level on points with Burnley, with both sides three points above the relegation zone
Brighton made a positive start as Tom Heaton kept out efforts from Solly March and Pascal Gross
Burnley then hit the bar twice in quick succession as Dwight McNeil's cross was deflected onto the woodwork and Barnes headed the rebound onto the top of the bar from eight yards out
Heaton made a sharp one-handed save to keep out a shot from March before Burnley took the lead in the 26th minute
Dunk's slip presented Wood with a one-on-one chance and the striker made no mistake as he finished high into the net
Brighton finished the half strongly as Duffy's header was blocked on the line by Jeff Hendrick
The hosts also came out positively after half-time, only for Wood to made it 2-0 when McNeil broke through midfield and teed up the striker to finish into the bottom corner
Mat Ryan was dismayed not to keep out the shot and there was further frustration to come for Brighton
The referee waved away appeals for a Brighton penalty in the 73rd minute when the ball hit Hendrick's arm in the box, but then pointed to the spot as Burnley countered and Barnes was fouled by Ryan
Barnes converted the spot-kick and Burnley held out for victory despite Duffy heading home in the 76th minute
Heaton made some important saves in the first half, but Wood got the goals to put Burnley in front
 His first was a clinical finish and even though Ryan was frustrated not to keep out the second, it was heading for the bottom corner
Brighton host Derby in the fifth round of the FA Cup next Saturday before a trip to Leicester in the Premier League on Tuesday, February 26
Burnley are at home against Tottenham next Saturday, live on , and then travel to Newcastle on February 26
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