Overview

• Brighton won 6-0 at Oakwell as Gomez completed a first-half hat-trick featuring two long-range strikes and added a fourth after the break.
• Substitutes Harry Howell and Yasin Ayari scored late, with Howell registering his first professional goal.
• Brighton advanced to the competition’s fourth round, marking a fifth last-16 appearance in the past six seasons.
• The Seagulls made eight changes from their weekend draw with Tottenham, using the tie to rotate while maintaining control.
• The performance fueled social-media chatter about a potential big-money move to Chelsea, though no bids or club statements have been confirmed.