BRIGHTON demolished ten-man Coventry 5-0 as Frank Lampard’s men lost their fourth straight game without scoring.

The Seagulls took the lead through Charalampos Kostoulas just before half time before Malick Yalcouye made it 2-0 shortly after the break.

Charalampos Kostoulas opened the scoring for Brighton in the first half Credit: PA

Malick Yalcouye made it 2-0 shortly after the interval Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

Taiwo Awoniyi’s red card in the second half gave the Sky Blues an uphill task Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

Pascal Gross added a third from the penalty spot Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

Lewis Dunk netted a goal of the season contender from distance Credit: Getty

Frank Lampard’s Coventry have lost all four of their games without scoring Credit: Reuters

Coventry striker Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off just minutes later to give the Sky Blues an uphill task.

The newly-promoted side then conceded a penalty after Bobby Thomas’ foul on Kostoulas and Pascal Gross stroked it home.

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Lewis Dunk then scored a goal of the season contender from range and Yasin Ayari also struck from distance to wrap up a thumping victory.

More to follow.

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