Sol Bamba's late strike hands Cardiff crucial win over 10-man Brighton

Dale Stephens is sent off for a reckless challenge (Getty Images)

Cardiff City's Sol Bamba netted a dramatic late goal after a goalmouth scramble as they snatched a 2-1 win over 10-man Brighton & Hove Albion to move out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday.

With seconds left Bamba's overhead kick come back off the post and the rebound fell to Callum Paterson whose effort cannoned off the bar. But Bamba made no mistake third time round when he fired the ball into the roof of the net.

It completed a day to remember for Neil Warnock, who was celebrating 100 games in charge of Cardiff, as the Welsh club recorded their second top-flight victory of the season after Brighton's Dale Stephens was sent off in the first half.

Relive the game with our live blog below:

[10 November 2018 11:39 · Kishan Vaghela]

Hello and welcome to another day of Premier League coverage from your trusted fellows here at the Independent.

Be sure to keep tuned in all day here, with copious amounts of banter and information in commensurate measure.

First up we've got Cardiff City vs Brighton in Neil Warnock's 100th game in charge of the Bluebirds. Now, where are those teams?...... 

[10 November 2018 11:41 · Kishan Vaghela]

  ↵Here are the starting XIs from the Cardiff City Stadium.

[10 November 2018 11:54 · Kishan Vaghela]

Pre-match stats:

Cardiff are without a clean sheet in their last eight Premier League games. They have conceded 22 goals in that period and have lost seven of those encounters.

Brighton have lost just one of their 11 league games against Cardiff, but have won just one of their last 19 Premier League away games?

History both past and present somehow seem to go against both sides, but something has to give. Which way will it go?

[10 November 2018 12:05 · Kishan Vaghela]

So just under half-an-hour till kick-off in Wales. 

Both sides are coming off a defeat and will therefore be looking for a response today. 

Cardiff were beaten by a spirited Leicester side that was still rocked by the tragic death of their owner Vichai Srivaddhanprabha.

Brighton were beaten by Everton last weekend after an unbeaten October which saw them collect three 1-0 wins on the spin.

So will Cardiff get their second win of the season? Or will Brighton rediscover their form from last month?

[10 November 2018 12:14 · Kishan Vaghela]

Brighton manager has been talking to Sky Sports pre-match and has stressed the importance of getting a foothold in the game.

He also stated his side's ability to keep clean sheets as a big positive, so is another one coming?

[10 November 2018 12:25 · Kishan Vaghela]

So, just over five minutes till kick-off.

There will be a minute's silence for remembrance Sunday before kick-off as several military personnel past and present make their way out on to the field. 

A wreath has also been carried out and laid down by the two captains, and there will also be a rendition of the Last Post.

[10 November 2018 12:32 · Kishan Vaghela]

1 min: Cardiff 0-0 Brighton

So with the minute's silence done it is time for the action to begin. Cardiff kick us off and another weekend of action has begun. 

[10 November 2018 12:38 · Kishan Vaghela]

6 min: Cardiff 0-0 Brighton

Cardiff have made a fairly bright start to the game here. Cunningham has looked particularly keen top get forward down the left-hand side, with Camarasa and Gunnarsson keeping things ticking over nicely in midfield. 

[10 November 2018 12:38 · Kishan Vaghela]

GOAL! Cardiff 0-1 Brighton (Dunk 6')

Well, well, well. Another decent start from Cardiff has been undone in one moment. A free-kick is swung in from the left by Solly March and Sol Bamba is completely unaware of Lewis Dunk's run at the back post.

The Englishman heads the ball into the ground and into the corner to beat Neil Etheridge. 

[10 November 2018 12:42 · Kishan Vaghela]

9 min: Cardiff 0-1 Brighton

Cardiff win a free-kick of their own and look to hit back in similar fashion, but Camarasa gets the whip but not the required trajectory and it does no harm to Ryan's goal.