Lincoln City v Brighton and Hove Albion, 26 August 2000

Brighton lost their first 2000-01 away game at Southend by a 0-2 margin, and manager Micky Adams saw his charges sink to the same scoreline as Lincoln bounced back from a 1-6 midweek Worthington Cup drubbing at Sheffield United. Albion were only left with themselves to blame though as they won the 'attempts on goal' contest by a 16-8 tally. The Imps' hero was keeper Alan Marriott who produced a string of impressive saves. Having repelled the growing pressure, Lincoln went up the other end and did what they do best. From one of their five corners (Brighton had 16), Paul Mayo's deep kick from the right caused havoc in the Seagulls' area for Steve Holmes to stoop and head home. To add insult to the visitors' injustice, Dave Cameron ignored the Albion offside appeals to put City two to the good minutes later. The Scottish striker's short stay with Brighton ended in February following public criticism from the Withdean management.