Cardiff boosted their hopes of a Premier League great escape with a vital 2-0 victory which increases the relegation fears of fellow strugglers Brighton. Cardiff boosted their hopes of a Premier League great escape with a vital 2-0 victory which increases the relegation fears of fellow strugglers Brighton. Goals either side of half-time from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Sean Morrison moved the 18th-placed Bluebirds to within two points of the Seagulls. However, the brief moment of optimism was soon quelled as the visitors doubled their advantage five minutes after the restart. Brighton boss Chris Hughton introduced Florin Andone and Jose Izquierdo from the bench in the hope of inspiring a fightback.

Source: Irish Independent April 16, 2019 21:00 UTC