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Rajiv van La Parra scored his first league goal of the season with his effort at Brighton

A deflected cross from Rajiv van La Parra earned play-off chasing Wolves a point at Brighton.

Both sides had their chances before the Seagulls broke the deadlock after 70 minutes through Bruno Saltor.

The Spanish defender drilled a low shot under keeper Tomasz Kuszczak after Inigo Calderon had an effort parried.

But the lead lasted just four minutes as Wolves equalised when Van La Parra's cross was palmed into his own net by home keeper David Stockdale.

Wolves had a chance to grab a late winner only for Stockdale to push a low Bakary Sako shot onto the post.

The result left the Midlands side three points from the top six and a play-off spot, with Brighton seven points from the relegation zone.

Kuszczak, released by Brighton last summer after helping them to the Championship play-offs in successive seasons, had to keep out a header from striker Craig Mackail-Smith early on.

Brighton survived a scare when Benik Afobe went through on goal and had a shot well-saved by Stockdale, before Sako's low drive from the rebound was cleared off the line by Gordon Greer.

The Seagulls eventually opened the scoring through Saltor to give themselves hope of fourth successive home win only for Van La Parra to strike.

Brighton manager Chris Hughton:

"It was probably heading towards a 0-0 when we scored and I'm disappointed we didn't hang on.

"There's no doubt David Stockdale will be disappointed with the goal we conceded, but that's a keeper's lot.

"He went on to make two very good saves towards the end and that is part and parcel of being a keeper."

Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett:

"It was a close game and a fantastic save at the end to deny us.

"But we have to keep pushing; two teams above us lost and we have two important games coming up. We would have loved three points, but thin dividing lines decide games in the Championship."

"We've not had a bad season at all. A number of clubs in the Championship are looking for promotion, including us, and it is still open for us."