CONNOR GOLDSON'S first-half own-goal gifted Wolves a third successive victory as his Wanderers-supporting dad looked on.
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| Chris Hughton's Brighton have failed to score in their last four Championship games |
Brighton's afternoon had started badly when on-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson was filmed being sick during the warm-up.
The forward - who has been suffering from illness over the last week - was given the all-clear to start but was unable to break Albion's alarming goal-drought that now stretches to over six-and-a-half hours.
That meant the 32nd miscue by Wolverhampton-born Goldson - who admits he turned against Wolves as a youngster after growing tired of hearing dad Winston talk about the club - proved decisive and extended his side's winless streak to six games.
Frustrated Brighton manager Chris Hughton said: "Things aren't going for us the way they were earlier in the season and defensive mistakes are costing us. But Connor will be better for this experience and has done well in the last two games."
He added: "I spoke to James and he said he felt fine.
"It's a cold. It's a combination of that and the volumes of games he's been involved in. He's a player who has gone from being involved in a Manchester United squad not playing so many games. But he was fine to play."
Goldson diverted Jordan Graham's low cross past team-mate David Stockdale to put Wolves ahead.
And Kenny Jackett's side held on after Brighton increased the pressure after the break and came close to levelling when right-back Bruno crashed a long-range shot against the bar.
Wolves manager Jackett said: "In terms of a week's work, we've got three clean sheets and nine points out of nine, although each game has been different in terms of how we've set out.
"I'm very pleased with the players' effort, commitment and character because we needed that to try to negate a very good side."
"I feel we do need to give the players we have some help. We can't stand still. We always want to be trying to improve and if we can do that, yes, we can start to look towards the top of the table."
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