Brighton fan arrested for throwing pie at Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha

Tuesday night's derby between Brighton and Crystal Palace saw 10 arrests made — including one Albion fan who threw a pie at Wilfried Zaha.

There was an increased security presence at the game, following trouble during last season’s fixture, but rival fans clashed with each other and police before the match. Of the 10 arrests, four were made in the centre of Brighton, three at Falmer station and three at the Amex Stadium.

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Palace lost 3-1, despite playing for more than an hour against 10 men, and the defeat leaves the Eagles just three points above the relegation zone.

Glenn Murray scored a controversial penalty to put Brighton ahead and the hosts added another two after Shane Duffy was dismissed for pushing his head into Patrick van Aanholt's in the 28th minute.

The red card prompted the introduction of Leon Balogun and he netted with his first touch, while Florin Andone, who came on after Murray sustained a shoulder injury, struck for the second match in succession just before the break.

Luka Milivojevic converted from the spot nine minutes from time, but Palace were unable to avoid slipping to a disheartening defeat after a promising draw at Manchester United and win at Burnley in their previous outings.