Brighton claimed a first European win as they beat Ajax 2-0, heaping further misery on the crisis-hit club who parted company with coach Maurice Steijn on Monday just four months into his tenure.

Four-time European champions Ajax are languishing one spot off the foot of the Eredivisie, and fell behind at the Amex Stadium just before half-time to Joao Pedro's tap-in.

Ansu Fati rolled in a second for the hosts early in the second half to leave Roberto De Zerbi's men a point adrift of Group B leaders Marseille.