By Tim Dudding

Gus Poyet says the Seagulls weren't clinical enough in front of goal as Swindon edged a tight encounter at Withdean.

Albion did create chances, but it was Charlie Austin's second-half strike that secured all three points for Danny Wilson's playoff hopefuls.

Poyet said, "I don't think it was our best game. We did not control the game, but we had a few chances.

"It was a typical game in the sense that the team that scored first was always going to have a great chance of winning it, as there was never going to be too many goals.

"Unfortunately we did not hit the target today. We had great opportunities but we ended up missing it completely.

"When you have your moments in the game then you have to score. If you don't then maybe the opposition will, especially when you are playing a side in sixth place, because there is always a reason why they are in a playoff place. It is because they have been good and they have been scoring goals when they need to.

"I think that maybe today, especially with such a good start, we thought it was going to be another good game for us, but it is not about five or ten minutes, it is about 90. We lost a big chance to put points on the table today.

"It was a close game however. Apart from Exeter, every game we have played in 2010 has been decided by just one goal, and you have to make sure that goal is in your favour, otherwise you are going to lose the game."

Albion have a chance to get back on track when Brentford visit on Tuesday night, but Poyet says his side must improve on today's performance if they are to avoid another home match without a win.

"I'm glad to have another game on Tuesday, but with respect to the fans I'm not sure that I am glad that it is at home!

"It is going to be another difficult game as they are very organised and tough and we will need to be better, and more clinical especially."