Brighton & Hove Albion went down to a solitary goal against Charlton Athletic in Gary Hart's testimonial at the Withdean Stadium.Charlton maintained their impressive pre-season form, with substitute Chris Dickson scored the only goal of the game nine minutes into the second half.

Long-serving striker Hart skippered the Seagulls, who were spared defeat by a bigger margin thanks to goalkeeper Michel Kuipers.

Young Charlton goalkeeper Callum Christie was forced into his first save in the 78th minute, holding an effort from distance by Seagulls substitute Kevin McLeod.

Moments later Nicky Forster fizzed an angled attempt just over the crossbar, but Charlton held on.

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