The Foxes headed into this clash with high-flying Brighton without a win in their past four league outings, leaving under-fire boss Brendan Rodgers searching for solutions.
After a low-key opening to the contest, which saw the visitors dominate possession from the outset, Roberto De Zerbi’s men took the lead when Kaoru Mitoma, scoring his fourth league goal of the campaign, curled in a sensational strike from the edge of the area into the top corner after cutting in from the left-hand side.
Not long after the opening goal had hit the back of the net, both teams were forced into early changes because of injury. Adam Lallana was replaced by Joël Veltman for the visitors, while Marc Albrighton took Dennis Praet’s place for Leicester.
Although the alteration was unplanned for Rodgers’ side, it soon paid dividends when Albrighton hammered home a rebounded effort from close range to net the Foxes equaliser moments after coming onto the field.
It was all to play for after the interval, but it was Brighton who continued to be in command of the ball after emerging from the tunnel for the second half. While trying to break through the Leicester defence, Danny Welbeck saw his penalty appeal waved away after going down inside the area.
Down at the other end of the field, the hosts took advantage and completed their turnaround through Harvey Barnes, who was in the right place at the right time to fire in Luke Thomas’ flick on from a corner, much to the relief of the home supporters.
Rodgers was able to welcome James Maddison back from the bench, with the England international returning to action following a spell on the sidelines. It was another positive moment for the Foxes, but they now needed to cross the finishing line to make sure they took home the spoils.
Brighton pressure mounted and eventually told as they rescued a point through Ferguson, who made sure the Seagulls extended their unbeaten Premier League run to three games with an 88th minute header to break Leicester hearts.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton & Hove Albion)
