Sparrow joined Brighton in the summer after 11 seasons with Scunthorpe

Brighton midfielder Matt Sparrow says they must not dwell on their failure to beat Woking in the FA Cup first round.

Albion, who are eight points clear at the top of League One, were held to a 0-0 draw by the Cards, a team three divisions below them.

He told BBC Sussex: "We need to put it to bed and carry on how we were playing. Every game is going to get harder now we are top of the table.

"Hopefully we can put this blip to one side and concentrate on the league."

The Seagulls travel to Hartlepool on Saturday on the back of a 12-match unbeaten run in the league.

"It's a big game and we're flying up so we need to prepare all week," the 27-year-old said.

"Hopefully we can go there full of confidence."

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