Alexis Mac Allister was one of several Brighton players to miss first-half chances
Brighton were left frustrated as they had to settle for a goalless home draw against Aston Villa despite creating a multitude of good chances.
Graham Potter's side recorded more shots - 26 in total - than they have ever managed before in a single Premier League match.
Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez starred, denying Alexis Mac Allister, Dan Burn and Joel Veltman with fine saves.
Brighton also extend their unbeaten run to six matches in the league.
Villa sit eighth in the table, level on points with Tottenham and just four points off fourth-placed Liverpool having played two games fewer.
Brighton dominate but lack clinical finishEmiliano Martinez's save to deny Dan Burn in the first half was arguably the best chance of the match for Brighton
Brighton went into this match in top form, having beaten Liverpool at Anfield and drawn with Burnley at Turf Moor earlier this month.
They started on top at the Amex too - dominating possession and utilising space on the right as Veltman was able to test the Villa defence with several dangerous crosses.
Neal Maupay spurned a chance and Mac Allister came close with a header, before Villa eventually created a half-chance of their own when Douglas Luiz's shot was deflected wide on 18 minutes.
The visitors did have a bright spell midway through the opening half but Brighton were the better team and Burn's header would have given them a deserved lead were it not for the agility of Martinez to push it around the post with his fingertips.
Brighton had 12 shots in the first half, and only Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier (52) has been forced into more saves in away league games this season than Villa's Martinez (47), who had to make nine here.
But as the game wore on, Brighton's frustrations grew and Martinez became even harder to beat.
Mac Allister, Veltman and substitute Danny Welbeck all came close again while Leandro Trossard also fired wide but Brighton had to settle for a draw which leaves them in 15th place, though a comfortable 11 points clear of the relegation zone.
Martinez proves his worth again
Villa, while second best throughout this match having struggled to really get going, came away with another valuable point as they continue to put pressure on those above them fighting for European places.
Dean Smith's side have kept more clean sheets on the road than any other side this season and only leaders Manchester City have conceded fewer away goals.
And while they did not pose much of a threat against Brighton, with the in-form Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins working tirelessly, they remained competitive.
Ross Barkley's tame effort early in the second half was Villa's only shot on target.
But with goalkeeper Martinez proving his worth once again - he has now kept seven clean sheets in away games in the Premier League this season - Villa were able to hold out for the point.
What's next?
Brighton welcome Crystal Palace to the Amex on Monday, 22 February (20:00 GMT), while Aston Villa host Leicester City a day earlier (14:00 GMT).
More to follow.
Player of the match
MartínezEmiliano Martínez
with an average of 8.47
- BrightonBrighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove AlbionAston VillaAston VillaAston Villa
Brighton & Hove AlbionAvgSquad number11Player nameTrossardAverage rating
6.96
Squad number34Player nameVeltmanAverage rating
6.88
Squad number10Player nameMac AllisterAverage rating
6.82
Squad number5Player nameDunkAverage rating
6.77
Squad number8Player nameBissoumaAverage rating
6.59
Squad number33Player nameBurnAverage rating
6.56
Squad number3Player nameWhiteAverage rating
6.52
Squad number13Player nameGroßAverage rating
6.31
Squad number14Player nameLallanaAverage rating
5.99
Squad number26Player nameSánchezAverage rating
5.97
Squad number17Player nameAlzateAverage rating
5.93
Squad number18Player nameWelbeckAverage rating
5.81
Squad number9Player nameMaupayAverage rating
5.76
Aston VillaAvgSquad number26Player nameMartínezAverage rating
8.47
Squad number5Player nameMingsAverage rating
7.39
Squad number18Player nameTargettAverage rating
6.98
Squad number4Player nameKonsaAverage rating
6.67
Squad number2Player nameCashAverage rating
6.61
Squad number11Player nameWatkinsAverage rating
6.35
Squad number7Player nameMcGinnAverage rating
6.24
Squad number6Player nameDouglas LuizAverage rating
6.20
Squad number25Player nameSansonAverage rating
5.65
Squad number17Player nameTrézéguetAverage rating
5.47
Squad number27Player nameAhmed El MohamadyAverage rating
5.46
Squad number15Player nameTraoréAverage rating
5.44
Squad number20Player nameBarkleyAverage rating
5.11
Squad number10Player nameGrealishAverage rating
4.25
- Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text
Line-upsBrighton
Formation 3-4-1-2
26Sánchez3White5Dunk33Burn34Veltman13Groß8Bissouma17Alzate10Mac Allister11Trossard9Maupay
- 26Sánchez3White5Dunk33Burn34Veltman13Groß8Bissouma17AlzateBooked at 20minsSubstituted forLallanaat 62'minutes10Mac Allister11TrossardBooked at 77mins9MaupaySubstituted forWelbeckat 80'minutes
Substitutes
- 6Karbownik7Connolly14Lallana15Moder18Welbeck22Tau24Pröpper29Zeqiri31Walton
Aston Villa
Formation 4-2-3-1
26Martínez2Cash4Konsa5Mings18Targett6Douglas Luiz7McGinn15Traoré20Barkley10Grealish11Watkins
- 26Martínez2CashSubstituted forEl Mohamadyat 61'minutes4Konsa5Mings18Targett6Douglas LuizBooked at 70mins7McGinn15TraoréSubstituted forTrézéguetat 66'minutes20BarkleySubstituted forSansonat 76'minutesBooked at 89mins10GrealishBooked at 21mins11Watkins
Substitutes
- 1Heaton17Trézéguet19Nakamba21El Ghazi22Engels25Sanson27El Mohamady39Davis41Ramsey
Referee:Darren EnglandMatch StatsHome TeamBrightonAway TeamAston VillaPossessionHome58%Away42%ShotsHome26Away4Shots on TargetHome9Away1CornersHome9Away2FoulsHome16Away12Live TextPost update
Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 0, Aston Villa 0.
90'+4'Full Time
Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 0, Aston Villa 0.
90'+2'Post update
Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
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Attempt blocked. Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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Adam Lallana (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Trézéguet (Aston Villa).
89'Booking
Morgan Sanson (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89'Post update
Foul by Morgan Sanson (Aston Villa).
88'Post update
Foul by Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion).
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Morgan Sanson (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
87'Post update
Foul by Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion).
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Ezri Konsa Ngoyo (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84'Post update
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Emiliano Martínez.
84'Post update
Attempt saved. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Adam Lallana.
82'Post update
Foul by Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton and Hove Albion).
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Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'Substitution
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Danny Welbeck replaces Neal Maupay.
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Offside, Aston Villa. John McGinn tries a through ball, but Morgan Sanson is caught offside.
77'Booking
Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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