Coventry remain pointless on their Premier League return after a 5-0 dismantling by Brighton at the CBS Arena. Charalampos Kostoulas opened the scoring before half-time, punishing Coventry despite their strong spell. Malick Yalcouye doubled the lead early in the second half before Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off for elbowing Maxim De Cuyper. Pascal Gross converted a penalty after Bobby Thomas fouled Kostoulas, Lewis Dunk fired a stunning long-range effort, and Yasin Ayari curled in a fifth in stoppage time.

Brighton dominated early, registering the first seven shots inside 20 minutes, though Coventry responded with eight of their own. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made crucial saves to deny Jack Rudoni and Frank Onyeka. The first half produced 21 shots, the most in a Premier League game this season.

The result lifts Brighton, the league's top scorers, to fourth place. Coventry stay bottom without a goal or point. Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane called Awoniyi's red card "harsh," suggesting the striker gave the referee a decision to make. Manager Frank Lampard pointed to missed chances as the turning point.