First-Half Dominance: & Hove Albion Triumphs Over Nottingham Forest in Sunday's Showdown

Brighton started the match well and took the lead early when Diego Gómez netted in the 6th minute, with an assist by Pascal Groß, making it 1-0.

Brighton & Hove Albion seized control of their Premier League home fixture against Nottingham Forest right from the start, claiming a pivotal 2-1 lead in the first half, which they successfully maintained in a goalless second half.

Nottingham Forest equalised to 1-1 early in the match when Morgan Gibbs-White made his mark as he found the net, with an assist by Igor Jesus, in the 13th minute.

The game was the fifth in a row without a win for Nottingham Forest.

It leaves Brighton & Hove Albion in 11th place and that Nottingham Forest are in 17th place.

Brighton & Hove Albion's next Premier League games are against Arsenal (home) on 4 March, Sunderland (away) on 14 March and Liverpool (home) on 21 March. Nottingham Forest play Manchester City (away) on 4 March, Fulham (home) on 15 March and Tottenham Hotspur (away) on 22 March.

Danny Welbeck just two minutes later, with an assist by Jack Hinshelwood, ensuring Brighton took the lead.