The Seagulls dominated the early exchanges and eventually took the lead midway through the first half with a delicately clipped finish by Joao Pedro after the Brazilian was put through on goal.
Brighton continues fine form with resounding win
Brighton and Hove Albion continued its fine recent run as it cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over hapless Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
This dominance continued after half-time, and they doubled their advantage early in the second half as Georginio Rutter finished from close range after good work by Yankuba Minteh down the right.
Kaoru Mitoma added a third for the away side before Jack Hinshelwood rounded things off with a driven finish on another day to forget for the Saints.
Brighton moved up to eighth on the table, a point clear of Fulham while Southampton remains rooted to the bottom of the table and 13 points adrift of safety.
