Brighton & Hove Albion are 1-0 up at half time against Nottingham Forest this evening.

The hosts lead thanks to Andrew Crofts's goal midway through the half.

Brighton started well and the created the game's first real chance after eight minutes.

Will Buckley found Ashley Barnes in space on the edge of the box but the striker saw his curling effort tipped wide.

Darius Henderson and Radoslaw Majewski both saw efforts saved before Brighton took the lead through Crofts, who headed home after meeting Barnes's cross.

Barnes had another effort from outside the box saved, while Kazenga Lua Lua was becoming more and more involved for the home side as the first half drew to a close.

Written by
Daniel Cross