Substitute Tommy Fraser's late strike earned Brighton an FA Cup replay in a six-goal thriller.

Hartlepool were the better side in the first half but trailed 2-0 to Kevin McLeod's delightful chip and a fine low strike from Dean Cox.

But a headed own goal from Colin Hawkins and a fine turn and shot from James Brown levelled the scores.

Andy Monkhouse put Pools ahead after a half-cleared corner but Fraser made it 3-3 from close range late on.

Goals: McLeod 19, Cox 38, Fraser 78.

Hartlepool: Lee-Barrett, Sweeney, Nelson, Collins, Humphreys (Robson 46), Brown (Liddle 88), Jones, Clark, Monkhouse, Mackay (Foley 46), Porter.
Subs Not Used: Budtz, McCunnie, Power, Rowell.

Goals: Hawkins 53 og, Brown 55, Monkhouse 69.

Att: 2,545.

Ref: Keith Woolmer (Northamptonshire).

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