Premier League wrap: Evan Ferguson returns for Brighton, Southampton succumb against 10-man Wolves

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson made his return for Brighton as they drew 1-1 at rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

The former Bohemians player, who had been absent since suffering an injury in the FA Cup victory over Liverpool at the end of January, was introduced as a 57th minute substitute by Roberto De Zerbi, replacing German striker Deniz Undav who had started the match for the visiting Seagulls.

The game was settled when James Tomkins took advantage of a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to earn Palace a point at their Selhurst Park home.

Sanchez was unable to hold a Michael Olise free-kick and Tomkins pounced to nod home to level in the 69th minute.

Brighton had taken the lead six minutes earlier when Solly March connected with Pervis Estupinan's cross at the far post on an afternoon largely dominated by the visitors.

The Seagulls also had a first-half goal disallowed by VAR.

Estupinan thought he had broken the deadlock when he curled into the top corner after 32 minutes but was ruled out due to an offside in the build-up.

Southampton were dealt a major blow in their fight for survival following a 2-1 defeat to 10-man Wolves at St Mary's Stadium.

The home side had an extra player for two-thirds of Saturday's fixture after Mario Lemina's controversial dismissal with only 27 minutes on the clock.

But after Carlos Alcaraz opened the scoring moments before Lemina's sending-off, Jan Bednarek comically bundled into his own net with debutant Joao Gomes scoring the winner in the closing stages, with a fine half-volley guided past Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.

Nathan Jones will face further scrutiny over his position as a chorus of boos rang around St Mary's at the final