2023/24
Matchweek 10
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Sun 29 Oct 2023
Kick Off:
American Express Stadium, Falmer
Att: 31,550
Ref: Michael Salisbury

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Club reports

Joao Palhinha scored a stunning long-range strike to earn Fulham a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Portuguese scored midway through the second half after Evan Ferguson had given the Seagulls the lead in the 26th minute.

How the match unfolded

Brighton were on the front foot from the start, forcing Bernd Leno into two early saves. First Carlos Baleba called Fulham’s goalkeeper into action with an effort from distance before Simon Adingra was denied by Leno moments later.

The home side's early pressure finally told as Ferguson gave Brighton the lead. The Republic of Ireland striker received a pass from Pascal Gross before sweeping a fine left-footed finish into the bottom-left corner from the edge of the box.

Ferguson becomes the first teenager to score 10 or more Premier League goals in a calendar year since Wayne Rooney netted 11 in 2005.

Despite Brighton’s dominance, Fulham equalised on 65 minutes through Palhinha's superb long-range strike.

Brighton lost possession deep in their own half and Fulham worked the ball off to Palhinha, who smashed the ball into the top-right corner.

The Seagulls came close to retaking the lead, with Joel Veltman's header cleared off the line by Antonee Robinson, but neither side were able to find a late winner. 

Brighton's point takes them on to 17 as they stay in seventh place, level on points with Newcastle United, who are above them on goal difference. They are still yet to beat Fulham in seven Premier League contests, the most they've faced a side without winning in the competition.

Fulham drop to 14th with 12 points.

Brighton report | Fulham report
Match officials

Referee: Michael Salisbury. Assistants: Tim Wood, Derek Eaton. Fourth official: Tim Robinson. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh.

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Match officials

Referee: Michael Salisbury

Assistants: Timothy Wood, Derek Eaton

Fourth Official: Tim Robinson

VAR: Peter Bankes

Assistant VAR: Nick Greenhalgh

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      Season So Far

      Brighton
       
      Fulham

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Brighton
         
        Fulham

        Head-to-Head

        Brighton
        Total Wins
        0
        Home
        0
        Away
        0
        Fulham
        Total Wins
        4
        Home
        3
        Away
        1

        Played

        8

        Draws 4

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