Premier League GW10 - Brighton vs Fulham

Brighton vs Fulham | Picture Credits: Getty Images

Welcome to the thrilling Premier League match at the Amex Stadium between Brighton and Fulham. Both sides came into this game with different objectives and a strong desire to win points in this competitive match.

Brighton's Pursuit:

After a difficult stretch of Premier League games, Brighton was keen to get back on the winning track. Brighton had suffered setbacks with a 6-1 loss at Aston Villa and a 2-1 loss at Manchester City, despite a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool in their most recent league game at the Amex. They had dropped to seventh place in the league rankings as a result of these outcomes. They did, however, find comfort in the UEFA Europa League, defeating Ajax 2-0.

Fulham's Resilience:

Conversely, Fulham had proven to be resilient during the first few games of the campaign. They were six points above the relegation zone after taking 11 points from their opening nine games. The news that their manager, Marco Silva, had extended his contract with the team gave them more confidence. But their major focus was still on improving their goal-scoring, since only Bobby De Cordova-Reid has scored more than once in the Premier League this year.

Starting Lineups:

Brighton (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Jason Steele

Defenders: Pascal Gross, Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster, Igor Julio

Midfielders: Mahmoud Dahoud, Carlos Baleba

Attacking Midfielders: Simon Adingra, Adam Lallana, Kaoru Mitoma

Forward: Evan Ferguson

Substitutes: Bart Verbruggen, James Milner, Joao Pedro, Billy Gilmour, Jan Paul van Hecke, Ansu Fati, Joel Veltman, Facundo Buonanotte, Jack Hinshelwood

Fulham (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno

Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson

Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Harrison Reed

Attacking Midfielders: Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Alex Iwobi, Willian

Forward: Raul Jimenez

Substitutes: Marek Rodak, Harry Wilson, Tom Cairney, Fode Ballo-Toure, Andreas Pereira, Rodrigo Muniz, Sasa Lukic, Devan Tanton, Luc De Fougerolles

First Half - Brighton Dominance:

To commemorate the recent deaths of Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and Manchester United star Bobby Charlton, there was a minute of applause before kickoff.

From the beginning, Brighton dominated and posed a threat to Fulham's defense. Goalkeeper Jason Steele of Fulham made a fantastic double save in the eighth minute to keep out Carlos Baleba and Simon Adingra.

After a ball from Pascal Gross, Evan Ferguson broke the scoreless draw in the 26th minute with a beautiful finish from the edge of the box. Brighton had a well-earned lead, and Gross made the proper choice in passing the ball to Ferguson.

Half-Time - Brighton 1-0 Fulham:

At halftime, Brighton had a 1-0 advantage. Ferguson's goal was the high point of their first-half display, which was commanding. Bernd Leno, the goalkeeper for Fulham, has produced many vital stops to keep them in the match. Although a quick VAR review suggested Fulham might have had a penalty, it wasn't a handball. Referee Palhinha did not receive a penalty for elbowing Gross. With four of their eight efforts on target, Brighton had struck the goal and held 72.5% of the possession.

Second Half - Fulham's Comeback:

The second part was just as interesting. After a costly mistake, Joao Palhinha equalized brilliantly from the edge of the box in the 65th minute. Fulham regained the lead as their performance improved.

Dunk's free kick past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno and struck the top of the crossbar, giving Brighton a great chance to grab the lead. To prevent Brighton from falling behind, Steele had to make an incredible reflex save to stop Rodrigo Muniz.

Brighton vs Fulham | Picture Credits: Getty Images

Late Drama:

The game got more thrilling as the timer went on. The referee rejected Brighton's claim for a penalty. When Antonee Robinson cleared Webster's header off the line, Brighton had a chance to win.

Full-Time - Brighton 1-1 Fulham:

The game finished in an exciting 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium when the final whistle sounded. Even though Brighton dominated the first half, Fulham's tenacity kept them at bay. Fulham gained a point thanks to a spectacular shot from Joao Palhinha. Brighton's Premier League winless run grew to four games, paving the way for an intriguing future. In the EFL Cup, Fulham will play Ipswich Town, and their next Premier League game will be at home against Manchester United. From us, till the next time, farewell!

Battle to get the three points | Picture Credits: Brighton Website