Hakon Valdimarsson came off the bench to replace Flekken, helping Brentford keep a clean sheet in a goalless draw at the Amex Stadium. While the result ended a run of three consecutive defeats, Brentford have now gone four matches without a win since they beat Newcastle United 4-2 on December 7.

Thomas Frank is unsure over the extent of Mark Flekken’s injury after Brentford’s goalless draw with Brighton on Friday. The 31-year-old made several impressive saves in the first half at the Amex Stadium but was forced off after 36 minutes with a groin problem.

Brentford's Mark Flekken made six saves before having to be substituted in the 36th minute with an injury. Of goalkeepers to play 45 minutes or fewer, this is the most saves made on record (since 2003-04) in a Premier League match.

Brighton & Hove Albion were held to a 0-0 draw with Brentford in a mid-table Premier League clash at a misty American Express Stadium on Friday after dominating the match but lacking a finishing touch.

Brighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six Premier League games by a frustrating goalless draw against away-day strugglers Brentford.

Brighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six Premier League games by a frustrating goalless draw against away-day strugglers Brentford. Albion dominated for large periods on a foggy evening at the Amex Stadium and hit the woodwork inside four minutes through Julio Enciso.