The First Division new boys Watford outclass Brighton, with John Barnes and Nigel Callaghan having particularly good games. This heavy away defeat follows similar reverses at West Brom (0-5), Nottingham Forest (0-4), Luton (0-5) and Stoke (0-3) in the opening three months of the season.

On-loan Peter Ward, and boyhood United fan, scores his favourite goal of his career. This is Brighton's first ever top-flight win over Manchester United.