Brighton secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham, thanks to a late penalty converted by João Pedro, enhancing their prospects of qualifying for European competition.
Brighton staged a comeback to defeat Fulham, narrowing the gap to just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City in the Premier League standings. This hard-earned victory underscores Brighton's growing competitiveness as they continue to challenge for a higher position in the league.
Brighton secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fulham, marking their first-ever Premier League win against the Cottagers. João Pedro’s 98th-minute penalty proved decisive, propelling the Seagulls to within one point of the top four in the Premier League table.
Fulham took the lead just after the half-hour mark when Raúl Jiménez expertly controlled an Alex Iwobi cross and fired home from close range. However, Brighton responded swiftly, equalizing within six minutes through Jan Paul van Hecke. The defender rose unchallenged to meet Yasin Ayari’s floated set-piece delivery, directing a precise header beyond Bernd Leno and into the far corner of the net.
Brighton continued to press in the second half, with Kaoru Mitoma and Simon Adingra both seeing goals disallowed for offside. The winning moment came deep into stoppage time when Harrison Reed fouled João Pedro in the penalty area. After a VAR review confirmed the on-field decision, the Brazilian forward calmly converted the spot-kick to seal the victory.
The result leaves Brighton in sixth place, level on points with Chelsea and just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City. Fulham, meanwhile, remain in ninth, one point behind Bournemouth and four points adrift of Brighton.
Statistical Insight: Brighton’s Remarkable Form
Brighton have now won four consecutive Premier League matches, equaling a club record previously set in April and May 1981 during their time in the old First Division. This impressive run comes on the heels of a heavy 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on February 1. Notably, Brighton are only the second team in English top-flight history to win four straight games immediately after losing by seven or more goals, a feat last achieved by Grimsby Town in 1931 following a 9-1 loss to Arsenal.
Under the guidance of manager Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton’s resurgence has reignited their hopes of securing European qualification, highlighting their resilience and determination in a tightly contested Premier League season.
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