"Tuesday's huge relegation decider is being billed as win or bust for Cardiff City but the same is true for Brighton.

Chris Hughton’s team may have a five-point cushion but they are dropping like a stone.

Having lost their last four games without scoring and suffering their worst home defeat for 46 years on Saturday, they will head into this vital clash with confidence at rock bottom.

Not only were Brighton toothless in attack and shaky in defence but the pressure of the relegation battle seems to be getting to them.

Anthony Knockaert’s outrageous lunge is a clear sign of frustration. His subsequent red card means his team will be lacking a key creative outlet for the next three games.

Why would this trip to the Amex hold any fear for Cardiff? Brighton are there for the taking. They cannot waste this opportunity.

Neil Warnock will feel wronged by refereeing decisions in the past few weeks but his team cannot afford to dwell on them. They need to take ownership, impose themselves on the game and play on any anxiety shown by their hosts.

Win it and Cardiff will believe they can stay up. With Fulham and Crystal Palace still to play, their run-in is more favourable.

Brighton still have to go to Wolves, Tottenham and Arsenal before hosting Manchester City — who may still be in a race for the title — on the final day.

Hughton needs a response from his players... and quickly. "