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Fulham FC 3 - 1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

The full-time whistle blows at Craven Cottage as Alex Iwobi’s double lifts Fulham up to sixth in the Premier League after a brilliant three points against a spirited Brighton outfit. The encounter was played in awful conditions of heavy rain and strong winds, but it was Bart Verbruggen’s early mistake which gifted the hosts a surprise early lead. The Dutchman’s short pass was intercepted by the former Arsenal midfielder who made no mistake as he slid the ball into an empty net. However, the Seagulls rallied in the second half and deservedly equalised thanks to Baleba’s fine strike but it was the Cottagers who claimed the victory thanks to Matt O’Riley’s own goal and Iwobi’s second goal of the match. Despite the narrow defeat in west London, Fabian Hurzeler’s side had a superior xG with 1.34, while the home side had an xG of 0.68. Next up for Fulham is a home clash against title challengers Arsenal on Sunday, while Brighton face Leicester City on the road. Thanks for reading!

FULL-TIME: FULHAM 3-1 BRIGHTON

Yellow Card Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira

There will be five minutes of additional time.

Substitution Sander Gard Bolin Berge Jorge Cuenca Barreno

Goal Alexander Chuka Iwobi

Fulham have scored six goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, only Bournemouth (seven) and Manchester City (seven) have scored more in the Premier League this season.

Substitution Mats Henrik Berne Wieffer Brajan Gruda

Yellow Card Lewis Carl Dunk

Substitution Simon Kofi Adingra Yankuba Minteh Moat

Substitution Harry Wilson Joshua David Steven King

Substitution Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez

Substitution Matthew Sean O'Riley Georginio Lucius Rutter

Substitution João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus Evan Joe Ferguson

The pacey Traore looks to work his magic since coming on for Fulham. The winger drops his shoulder but his touch is a bit heavy and Lamptey is there to clear away for a corner. Chance for the Cottagers...

Own goal Matthew Sean O'Riley

Pedro has been directly involved in five goals (two goals, three assists) in his last four Premier League games for Brighton. However, it seems the Brazilian could be departing the pitch any minute now with Rutter stripped and ready.

Van Hecke seemed angry at being brought off there for Lamptey. Replays show the Dutchman booting a chair on his way to the bench.

Substitution Jan Paul van Hecke Tariq Kwame Nii-Lante Lamptey

Former Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe is replaced by Pereira as Fulham look to freshen things up.

Substitution Reiss Luke Nelson Adama Traoré Diarra

INJURY! Marco Silva is readying some changes on the touchline as Fulham look to step up the intensity following Baleba's equaliser. Arsenal loanee Nelson seems to have pulled up with what looks like a hamstring injury and this could be a big blow for the home side.

Fulham have conceded six goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, no team has conceded more in the Premier League this season. Can Marco Silva's side push for a winner with 25 minutes left in this game and take home a crucial three points?

BLOCK! This time, it's Brighton's turn to come forward. The ball finds it's way to O'Riley at the back post but Robinson gets himself in the way to make a crucial block as the former Celtic midfielder hammered his strike on goal.

Yellow Card Jan Paul van Hecke

WHAT A LET OFF FOR BRIGHTON! Fulham break forward as Nelson brilliantly works some space for a shot on goal but the Arsenal loanee hesitates before Van Hecke slides in to stop the shot on target. Nelson had to pull the trigger there...

Baleba has scored his second goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 28th September 2024 against Chelsea. Meanwhile, Brighton have scored six goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, only Tottenham Hotspur (eight) have scored more in the Premier League this season.

HUGE CHANCE! Van Hecke should do better! The Brighton centre-back is unmarked in the box from a corner kick but he can only steer the ball over the crossbar when it was easier to hit the target. Massive let off for Fulham...

Assist João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

Goal Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba

CLOSE! It's been a frantic start to the second half with Fulham pushing for a second goal. This time, Robinson whips in a teasing cross from the left-hand side but Igor takes no chances at the far post and guides it away to safety.

PENALTY APPEAL! Fulham are convinced they should have a spot kick after Nelson tries to exchange passes with Wilson but the ball is cut out by Baleba. The hosts ask the question about handball, but the referee and VAR disagree and the game continues.

Brighton have had nine shots so far, they've never had more in the first half of a Premier League away game without scoring. However, the Seagulls have won their last two Premier League matches when behind at half-time, having only won one of their previous 38 games beforehand.

CHANCE! Straight from kick-off, Fulham create an opening. The ball falls for Iwobi, who sweeps the ball over the top for the onrushing Wilson. The Wales international connects with an accurate volley but fires wide of the target. That was close!

We are back underway for the second half at Craven Cottage. No changes from either side at half-time.

Despite Fulham’s brilliant start to the game and Iwobi’s opening goal, Brighton have looked the far more threatening team with an xG of 0.78, while the Cottagers have also created chances on the counter attack with an xG of 0.46.

The half-time whistle blows at Craven Cottage as Fulham head into the break 1-0 up thanks to Alex Iwobi’s quickfire finish following Verbruggen’s awful error in the fourth minute. The visitors have been the aggressors for large parts of the first half but they have nothing to show for it as of yet. The Opta predictor currently has the home side as overwhelming favourites to take home the crucial three points with a 61% chance, while the Seagulls have a 13% chance of coming from behind and winning this game.

HALF-TIME: FULHAM 1-0 BRIGHTON

BIG CHANCE! Fulham have a great opportunity to double their lead on the stroke of half-time. The hosts break forward and Robinson delivers an inch perfect cross to Muniz who climbs well but can only divert his header wide of target.

There will be two minutes of added time at Craven Cottage.

Fulham's Berge is down after taking the ball flush in the face. The former Sheffield United midfielder has got a bit of blood coming from his nose but he should be okay to carry on.

Fulham are looking a bit shaky as we approach the final few minutes of this first half. Brighton have started to turn the screw and are looking dangerous as Iwobi gives away a needless free kick in a decent position after bringing down Wieffer. However, the resulting set piece comes to nothing much to the annoyance of the away fans.

Brighton boss Hurzeler is looking extremely frustrated in the stands as he serves a one-game touchline ban. The 31-year-old will be impressed with how his team have responded to Iwobi's goal but will be rueing the missed opportunities as we approach the half-time whistle.

BRILLIANT DEFENDING! Brighton are passing with a bit more intent and break forward once more as the ball finds it's way to Mitoma. The Japan international snaps an effort on goal but Smith Rowe throws himself at the shot to make a fantastic block.

WHAT A SAVE! How have Brighton not scored?! Mitoma's low cross finds Adingra, who latches onto the ball and fires a strike towards goal. It's a powerful effort but Leno makes a sharp stop albeit it was straight at the German. Either side of the former Arsenal goalkeeper there and it's 1-1.

Brighton have won three of their six Premier League away games so far this season (D1 L2), just one fewer than they managed in the whole of the 2023-24 campaign (W4 D6 L9). Can the Seagulls turn this around at Craven Cottage?

Fulham have both scored and conceded in all six of their Premier League home games this season – in their league history, only in 1950-51 have they had a longer such run from the start of a campaign (seven). Marco Silva will be hoping his side can come away with a clean sheet today and put that stat to bed.

It's not quite clicking for Brighton in the final third as the rain falls in west London. The visitors are dominating possession but without any cutting edge from an attacking point of view. Wieffer gets his head to a free-kick but can only glance wide of the far post as another chance comes to nothing for the Seagulls.

Yellow Card Sander Gard Bolin Berge

OVER! Brighton's Adingra cuts inside off the right-hand side and attempts to bend a left-footed curler into the far corner, however, his effort sails over Leno's crossbar and out for a goalkick.

The Brighton attack are interchanging whenever they get the ball and are causing the Fulham defence a number of issues. Meanwhile, at the other end Muniz has been a constant nuisance for Dunk and Van Hecke whenever the ball is being played up to him with the Brazilian using his physicality to trouble the Seagulls backline.

Fulham's Robinson latches onto a loose ball from O'Riley and Adingra has no option but to bring him down. To the frustration of the home fans, the Brighton forward avoids any punishment.

Fulham look to go direct as the ball goes long in search of Wilson. However, it just evades the feet of the Welshman. Wilson has been involved in four goals in his last four Premier League appearances against Brighton (two goals, two assists), scoring and assisting in a 3-0 win in this exact fixture last season.

Mitoma has scored in both of Brighton’s last two league games, scoring more goals in those matches (two) than his previous 24 Premier League appearances combined (one). The Japan winger is looking to score in three successive matches in the competition for the first time.

CLOSE! Mitoma marauds forward for Brighton and sees his cross only half cleared by Robinson. The ball falls straight to Estupinian, who sees his effort blocked by Bassey. The resulting rebound then falls to Pedro, who scuffs his shot which allows Bassey to make a second crucial block. Drama at Craven Cottage!

SAVE! Brighton are pushing for an equaliser at Craven Cottage. This time, Van Hecke slides a lovely ball in behind for Pedro to chase. The striker latches onto the ball before getting a strike away towards the near post but Leno comfortably pushes the ball away to safety.

OVER! Brighton come forward once again as they break in numbers. Fulham clear the ball away at the first attempt, however, it only goes as far as Baleba, who takes a delightful touch before lashing a shot over the crossbar from the edge of the box.

After a poor start to the game, the visitors look to string some passes together. Baleba picks the ball up deep in the Fulham half and the Cameroonian looks to find Mitoma in acres of space but there's too much on it and the home side clear their lines.

CHANCE! Brighton are carved open again. It's route one football from Fulham but a lovely flick on from Muniz finds Iwobi who is through on goal. However, the former Arsenal attacker lacks conviction with his shot as Igor gets back to make a crucial block. That was a huge opportunity to make it 2-0.

Iwobi's strike against Brighton was Fulham's earliest Premier League goal since August 2023 against Arsenal (first minute) and their earliest at home since August 2022 against Brentford (first minute).

Brighton have started on the front foot in the opening minutes at Craven Cottage. Pedro makes a darting run in behind the Fulham defence after being picked out by O'Riley and forces an early corner, which the hosts head clear.

Goal Alexander Chuka Iwobi

We are underway at Craven Cottage. The wind and rain is swirling in west London, making it the perfect conditions for a Premier League game between two in form sides.

The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly at Craven Cottage. Fulham are unbeaten in all eight of their Premier League games against Brighton (W4 D4). It’s the joint-most they’ve faced a side without ever losing (along with Norwich) and the most the Seagulls have faced a side without ever winning in the competition.

Marco Silva makes three changes from the Fulham team who drew to Tottenham on Sunday. Rodrigo Muniz starts for the hosts in place of Raul Jimenez, while Timothy Castagne and Harry Wilson also come into the starting XI, replacing Kenny Tete and Sasa Lukic who serves a one-match suspension. Castagne starts for the Cottagers on his 29th birthday - the Belgian is the oldest player to appear on his birthday in the Premier League for Fulham since Steve Sidwell vs Everton in December 2013 (31st). The home side are also without Tom Cairney for today's game following his red card against Spurs.

Meanwhile, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler makes four changes from their 1-1 draw with Southampton. Captain Lewis Dunk makes his first start since October having been injured, however Danny Welbeck misses out from the matchday squad completely. Simon Adringra comes in for the Seagulls as does Mats Wieffer and Carlos Baleba, who returns from suspension. Tariq Lamptey, Georginio Rutter and Yasin Ayari drop to the bench for the visitors.

BRIGHTON SUBS: Jason Steele, Tariq Lamptey, Brajan Gruda, Georginio Rutter, Jakub Moder, Yankuba Minteh, Yasin Ayari, Evan Ferguson, Ruairi McConville.

BRIGHTON (3-4-2-1): Bart Verbruggen; Igor Julio, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke; Pervis Estupinan, Carlos Baleba, Matt O'Riley, Mats Wieffer; Kaoru Mitoma, Simon Adingra; Joao Pedro.

FULHAM SUBS: Steven Benda, Kenny Tete, Jorge Cuenca, Ryan Sessegnon, Andreas Pereira, Josh King, Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez, Carlos Vinicius.

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, Timothy Castagne; Harry Wilson, Sander Berge; Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi; Rodrigo Muniz.

Meanwhile, Brighton make the short trip into the capital with just one defeat in their last seven league games, however, a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against bottom club Southampton in their last outing will leave the Seagulls with a point to prove against Fulham. Only Liverpool and Chelsea have picked up more wins away from home in the Premier League this season than Fabian Hurzeler’s side, and another victory in west London today would move them level on points with Manchester City in the Champions League places.

Hosts Fulham come into this encounter against Brighton with the chance to move up to sixth place in the Premier League. Marco Silva’s outfit head into this game in 12th, but victory against high-flying Brighton would leave them only four points off the top four after a brilliant start to the season. Following an unexpected 4-1 defeat at home to struggling Wolves, the Cottagers bounced against Tottenham last time out to earn a valuable point away from home despite being reduced to 10 men.

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