Glenn Murray scored one and created another to lead Brighton to a 3-0 win over Derby in Friday's Championship encounter.
Brighton and Hove Albion recorded a 3-0 win over Derby County to go level on points with Newcastle United at the Championship summit, although Rafa Benitez's men have a game in hand.
Glenn Murray registered a goal and assist for Brighton, but Newcastle will restore their three-point advantage at the summit with a win at home to Fulham on Saturday.
Chris Hughton's side desperately needed maximum points on Friday after losing two out of their previous three league games and they got off to a fine start at the Amex Stadium.