Our young Reds had the support of multiple first-team faces for the encounter with the Seagulls, and head coach Michael Carrick watched along with Darren Fletcher, and other members of staff.
They were also cheered on by club captain Bruno Fernandes, sat by fellow team-mates Mason Mount, Joshua Zirkzee, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu and Toby Collyer.
Shea Lacey opened the scoring with a delightful free-kick in the first half, with Kofi Shaw netting the leveller for the visitors in the second period.
FIRST HALF
Brighton started the game the brighter, with Harry Mills's early effort tipped over the bar by Will Murdock.