ALBION under-23s have finally been beaten.
The seven-match undefeated start to the season in all competitions for Simon Rusk's side came to an end away to Derby County last night.
They lost 1-0 in the Premier League 2 clash at Loughborough University.
It took a special goal to get the better of the Seagulls.
Experienced midfielder Jacob Butterfield beat Jason Steele from 25 yards midway through the second half.
Albion earlier had a golden opportunity to open the scoring.
Viktor Gyokeres broke the offside trap, ran in on goal but curled his effort wide of the post.
Derby also fielded first team central defender Curtis Davies for 70 minutes on his comeback from injury.
Albion (4-4-1-1): Steele; A.Davies, Barclay, Ostigard (O'Hora 66), Cox (Cochrane 70); Dreyer (Normann 79), Collar, J. Davies, Tilley; Gyokeres; Connolly. Subs: Keto, Gwargis.
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