Brighton bounce back to beat struggling Palace
Caitlin Hayes and Sophie Peskett scored twice in five minutes as Brighton came from behind to beat rivals Crystal Palace in what was a deserved victory for the Seagulls.
Women's Super League strugglers Palace took a surprise first-half lead with their first shot of the game from Annabel Blanchard.
But Brighton bounced back after the break with Hayes heading home the equaliser from a Manuela Vanegas cross in the 59th minute.
Then they got in front when Peskett diverted Emilie Joramo's wayward low shot towards goal and into the net.
It was nothing less than the hosts deserved as they victory moved them up to sixth in the WSL table while Palace are without a win in seven after their third defeat in a row.
The Seagulls started fast and had the early chances with Maisie Symonds denied by a fine save from Palace keeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin before Fran Kirby and Olaug Tvedten both had opportunities.
Then Brighton keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie's poor pass fell to Hayley Ladd and she quickly shifted the ball to Blanchard, who curled home from distance to give Palace the lead against the run of play in the 34th minute.
Palace only managed one more shot on target late on, but Brighton turned the game around after the break.
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