Brentford suffered their first defeat on the road in the Premier League this season as they were beaten 2-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Stadium. 

A Diego Gomez wondergoal and Pascal Gross penalty either side of an Igor Thiago red card ensured a comfortable afternoon for the Seagulls who soared up into second place in the Premier League table. 

Defeat for Brentford leaves Keith Andrews' side in eighth place after an afternoon in which they once again paid the price for ill discipline as they suffered their third red card of the Premier League season, just 10 games in... 

Starting XI

Caoimhin Kelleher - 7

Could do very little to stop a goal of the season contender from Diego Gomez and an excellent penalty from Pascal Gross. 

Made some solid saves to ensure Brentford kept the scoreline somewhat respectable with 10 men. 

Michael Kayode - 5

Looked okay defensively but struggled to carry the ball to his usual high standard when pushing forward from full back. 

Sepp Van Den Berg - 6 

Solid at the back and did little wrong throughout the course of the afternoon. 

Kristoffer Ajer - 6 

Much like Van Den Berg, did well to ensure Brentford kept the deficit at two and was largely solid throughout. 

Had Brentford's only real goalscoring chance early on with a header over the bar from a corner, although it would be harsh to describe it as one he should have scored. 

Aaron Hickey - 5

One of two to be subbed at half time, a victim of his teammate's red card really as he struggled to have any real chance to illustrate any quality on the ball with Brentford's lack of possession. 

Mamadou Sangare - 6 

Did well off the ball, winning two out of two tackles and making four interceptions but struggled in possession, completing just seven of 16 passes on an afternoon in which Brentford massively struggled to retain possession. 

Vitaly Janelt - 7 (Man of the Match)

Did well on a difficult afternoon for the Bees winning five out of five duels in the middle of the park. 

Played a key part on ensuring Brentford did not end up on the end of a hiding in the second half. 

Dango Ouattara - 5

A victim of a teammate's red card for the second time in three weeks, being replaced at half time just like he was in the defeat to Liverpool. 

Like others in attack, had little opportunity to get on the ball once the Bees were reduced to 10, although when he did he invariably lost possession. 

Keane Lewis-Potter - 4

Ended any slight hope of a Brentford result when he needlessly pulled down Luka Vuskovic in the box from a corner to concede a penalty just as Brentford were hoping to make it to half time at 1-0 - the second time he's been punished for such a foul, having conceded the penalty for Enzo Le Fee's equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland back in September. 

Kevin Schade - 5

Worked hard but lacked any real service once Brighton gained a man advantage. 

Endured a frustrating afternoon leading the line mostly on his own, with his frustration summed up by a booking picked up for a needless push on Vuskovic in retaliation to a second half tussle between the pair. 

Igor Thiago - 1

Looked okay as an outlet for 23 minutes until he allowed himself to fall for Chema Andres' provocation and pretty much killed the game off for his side as Brentford picked up yet another needless red card. 

Will now serve a three game suspension after the international break, effectively handing himself a month's break from first team action, a break which in reality he probably needs after numerous sub par performances so far this campaign.

Substitutes 

Nathan Collins - 7

Carried the ball well moving forward and put in a solid shift at the back to prevent any further damage to the scoreline in the second 45. 

Yehor Yarmoliuk - 7

Brought some important energy to the midfield, pressing well throughout the second half. 

El Hadji Malick Diouf - 7 

Showed some nice touches on the ball and won possession back well on a few occasions. 

Mathias Jensen - 5

Barely saw the ball in his time on the pitch in a game which wasn't really suited to him with the Bees' lack of possession. 

Callum Wilson - 6 

Showed one or two encouraging signs as an outlet up top. 

Could be in for a big three games after the international break amidst Thiago's impending absence.