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Fulham were more clinical in front of goal
Fulham converted 2 of 4 shots on target. Brighton converted 1 from 5.
Minute 72 changed the game
S. Chukwueze's goal at 72' proved to be the decisive moment.
Brighton used possession more effectively
Fulham had 49% possession and generated 12 shots. Brighton had 51% and created 13.
Fulham defence held firm
Fulham faced 13 shots and conceded only 1. Defensive efficiency: 92%.
Fulham Snatch Late Winner Against Dominant Brighton
In a closely contested Premier League affair, Fulham secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brighton courtesy of a last-gasp strike from Harry Wilson. However, the statistics suggest the Seagulls were the better side on the day.
Despite falling behind to Yassine Ayari's 28th-minute opener, Fulham equalized through a second-half substitute, with Steve Chukwueze scoring in the 72nd minute. This was Fulham's only shot on target, compared to 5 for Brighton. Furthermore, the visitors accumulated 13 total shots to Fulham's 12, with a 10-5 advantage in shots from inside the box.
The tactical reason for Fulham's victory lies in their ability to absorb pressure and capitalize on a rare chance. While Brighton dominated possession (51%) and had superior passing accuracy (84% vs 83%), Marco Silva's side demonstrated resilience and clinical finishing when it mattered most.
In contrast, Brighton's tactical failure was their inability to convert their dominance into goals. Despite having a goal disallowed by VAR, the Seagulls lacked the cutting edge in the final third, as evidenced by their expected goals (xG) of 1.59 compared to Fulham's 1.05. This profligacy ultimately cost them dearly.
Fulham defeated Brighton 2–1 at the stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 23. Y. Ayari (28'), S. Chukwueze (72'), H. Wilson (90') scored.
