Brighton were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at the Amex Stadium, with Matt O’Riley’s second-half penalty puting the hosts ahead before Rodrigo Muniz struck late to level the scores in stoppage time.
First Half
Both sides struggled to fashion clear openings in a cagey opening 45 minutes. Fulham shaded possession but offered little in the way of genuine chances, leaving the interval goalless at 0-0.
Second Half
The breakthrough arrived on 55 minutes when Kaoru Mitoma was brought down in the box and Matt O’Riley made no mistake from the spot to send the ball low into the corner for his first Premier League goal of the season.
Deep into stoppage time, Rodrigo Muniz climbed highest to nod home Fulham’s equaliser, silencing the home crowd with a dramatic finish that rescued a point for the visitors in the 97th minute.
Key Moments
- 31’ | Calvin Bassey (Fulham) booked for a late challenge on Evan Ferguson
- 60’ | Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) cautioned for a foul in midfield
- 72’ | Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton) shown yellow for a late tackle
- 77’ | Diego Gomez (Brighton) booked for a late pullback
- 90’ | Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) booked before scoring the equaliser
- 90’ | Tom Cairney (Fulham) booked in stoppage time
Standout Performers
- Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham): A matchwinner in waiting, his late header epitomised his aerial prowess and composure under pressure.
- Bernd Leno (Fulham): Pulled off several key stops to keep Fulham in the contest, particularly at 1-0 down.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Brighton | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Win Probability | 51.3% | 23.5% |
Data reflects an evenly contested opener for both sides.
Brighton leave the Amex with a share of the spoils as head coach Fabian Hürzeler assesses fine margins, while Fulham’s late leveller will serve Marco Silva’s side as a timely boost.
Looking ahead, Brighton travel to face Aston Villa next weekend in search of back-to-back home comforts, while Fulham return to Craven Cottage aiming to build on the momentum from this dramatic draw.
