Brighton Boost European Hopes with Win at Burnley as Wieffer Scores Twice
Brighton's European dreams remain on track after a hard-fought 2-0 win at Burnley, with Mats Wieffer scoring twice to seal the victory. The Seagulls had to withstand early pressure from their hosts, but Wieffer's first goal just before half-time gave them a crucial lead. Burnley thought they had taken the lead earlier, but Jaidon Anthony's strike was ruled out for offside. The home side continued to push in the second half, with Bashir Humphreys having a goal disallowed for offside, before Wieffer sealed the win with his second goal in the dying minutes. The result leaves Brighton in ninth place, two points off Chelsea in sixth and three off Liverpool, as they continue to push for a European spot. Meanwhile, Burnley's relegation to the Championship looks increasingly likely, with the Clarets 12 points adrift of safety with six games remaining.