The winning streak of a psychic Sussex llama has ended following Crystal Palace's 0-0 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Eight-year-old Nicholas, who lives at Ashdown Llama Park in Forest Row, near East Grinstead, predicted on Thursday that the Seagulls would win the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final at Selhurst Park.

The South American llama was presented with two straw bales, one with a Brighton scarf on it and one with a Palace shirt. After a minute's deliberation, he headed for the scarf.

Nicholas had previously enjoyed success in the guessing game, having backed Chelsea to win both the FA Cup and the Champions League last year.

Written by
Robert Summerscales