Brighton 2-1 Fulham
Updated
Brighton won: Brighton 2-1 Fulham in the Premier League (Round 28) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton goals: Jan Paul van Hecke 41', João Pedro 90'+8 (pen). Fulham goals: Raul Jiménez 35'. Expected goals: 1.54-0.90. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Jan Paul van Hecke (8.4).
Match report
Brighton beat Fulham 2-1
Brighton came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at American Express Stadium on Saturday 8 March in the Premier League.
Raul Jiménez put Fulham ahead on 35' (0-1), Jan Paul van Hecke levelled for Brighton on 41' (1-1) and João Pedro restored Brighton's lead from the penalty spot on 90+8' (2-1).
João Pedro's 90+8' strike proved decisive.
Brighton had 53% of the ball, shots were 9-6 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.54-0.90.
Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 31,584. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Match stats
| Brighton | Fulham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 444 (86%) | 374 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 9 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Pervis Estupinán, Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari, Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, João Pedro
Fulham (3-4-2-1): Bernd Leno, Issa Diop, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Timothy Castagne, Andreas Pereira, Sander Berge, Antonee Robinson, Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, Raul Jiménez
Key events
- 35' · Goal · Raul Jiménez (Fulham)
- 41' · Goal · Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)
- 69' · Substitution · Diego Gómez for Yasin Ayari (Brighton)
- 69' · Substitution · Rodrigo Muniz for Raul Jiménez (Fulham)
- 69' · Yellow card · Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
- 76' · Substitution · Solly March for Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)
- 77' · Substitution · Danny Welbeck for Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
- 82' · Substitution · Harrison Reed for Andreas Pereira (Fulham)
- 82' · Substitution · Willian for Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham)
- 86' · Substitution · Simon Adingra for Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)
- 86' · Substitution · Mats Wieffer for Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
- 89' · Substitution · Ryan Sessegnon for Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Joachim Andersen (Fulham)
- 90'+8 · Goal · João Pedro (Brighton)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1993: Brighton 8, draws 6, Fulham 8.
Questions
Who won Brighton vs Fulham?
Brighton won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.
When and where is Brighton vs Fulham?
Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Fulham?
In 22 league meetings since 1993: Brighton 8 wins, 6 draws, Fulham 8 wins (goals 28-27).