Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Fulham today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
A dramatic ending at The Amex as Pedro's 98th minute penalty decides a tight contest between Brighton and Fulham as the Seagulls emerge 2-1 victors. Fulham had defended admirably in that second half before substitute Harrison Reed fouled Pedro in the penalty area in the final seconds of the match. Pedro then made no mistake from the penalty spot for his eigth Premier League goal of the season. The visitors had taken the lead in the first half when Iwobi set up Jimenez to fire home. The hosts produced an instant response through van Hecke's header, which was his first goal for the club. Brighton controlled the second half, but couldn't break through the Fulham defence until the penalty. It is a massive three points in their quest to achieve European football next season. This result moves Brighton up to sixth in the table, four points above Fulham who sit in ninth. The hosts produced an xG of 1.61 compared to an xG creation of 0.90 for the visitors. Fulham hosts Tottenham next whilst Brighton travel to Manchester City in their next Premier League outing. That is all from me. Thanks for joining me and goodbye.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Andersen's frustrations over the awarding of the penalty earns the defender a yellow card.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
GOOOALLL! The last kick of the match from Pedro gives Brighton their first ever Premier League victory over Fulham! Leno went the right way, but Pedro’s penalty was accurately placed beyond the reach of the goalkeeper. Brighton 2-1 Fulham.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Penalty to Brighton in the last seconds of the game! Pedro goes down after a challenge from Reed and the referee has no hesitation pointing to the spot.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Brighton probing for a late winner, but Fulham are standing firm defensively. The hosts can't seem to break down the visitors rearguard.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Brighton try to exploit the space in-behind the Fulham defence again, but the pass from van Hecke is slightly beyond the reach of Gomez and the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Five minutes added on at the end of this second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Chance for Fulham! A teasing corner delivery into the front post from Willian is met by Castagne, whose header flashes over the crossbar.
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