Dunk equals record for own goals
Lewis Dunk's own goal in Brighton and Hove Albion's 4-1 win over Swansea City equalled an unwanted record in the Premier League.
Brighton and Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk equalled the record number of own goals scored in a single Premier League season by netting his fourth against Swansea City on Sunday (AEDT).
The centre-back's misfortune ultimately counted for little as Brighton ran out a comfortable 4-1 winner to end Swansea's 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
But he did earn unfortunate share of history when he got in the way of Tammy Abraham's long-range effort five minutes from time.
The ball took a hefty touch off Dunk and flew past the helpless Mat Ryan, giving Swansea the slightest glimmer of hope before Jurgen Locadia restored the three-goal advantage.
It was Dunk's fourth own goal of the season, coming after unintended efforts against Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
He moves level with Martin Skrtel, who set the record during the 2013-2014 season at Liverpool.
