Match report
Fulham Stuns Brighton with Late Heroics in Premier League Clash
Fulham
2–1
FT
Brighton
Jan 24, 2026
Fulham mounted a thrilling late surge to upset Brighton 2-1 in the Premier League. The Seagulls took an early lead through Yves Bissouma, but Sadiq Chukwueze and Harrison Wilson scored crucial goals for Fulham to secure victory.
Key Facts
- • Brighton's Yves Bissouma opened the scoring in the 28th minute.
- • Sadiq Chukwueze equalized for Fulham at 72 minutes with an assist from Joakim Andersen.
- • Harrison Wilson scored the winning goal for Fulham in the 90th minute of regulation time.
- • Brighton had a controversial goal disallowed through Danny Welbeck following VAR review.
Lineups
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Leno (G)
- 21 T. Castagne (D)
- 5 J. Andersen (D)
- 15 J. Cuenca (D)
- 33 A. Robinson (D)
- 17 A. Iwobi (M)
- 16 S. Berge (M)
- 8 H. Wilson (M)
- 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
- 22 Kevin (M)
- 7 R. Jimenez (F)
Substitutes
- 23 B. Lecomte
- 3 C. Bassey
- 31 I. Diop
- 30 R. Sessegnon
- 6 H. Reed
- 24 J. King
- 10 T. Cairney
- 19 S. Chukwueze
- 18 J. Kusi Asare
Brighton
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
- 24 F. Kadioglu (D)
- 6 J. P. van Hecke (D)
- 5 L. Dunk (D)
- 21 O. Boscagli (D)
- 26 Y. Ayari (M)
- 17 C. Baleba (M)
- 30 P. Gross (M)
- 25 D. Gomez (F)
- 18 D. Welbeck (F)
- 22 K. Mitoma (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Steele
- 10 G. Rutter
- 11 Y. Minteh
- 13 J. Hinshelwood
- 19 C. Kostoulas
- 20 J. Milner
- 29 M. De Cuyper
- 34 J. Veltman
- 42 D. Coppola
Timeline
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28' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalY. Ayari · Assist: Olivier Boscagli -
59' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: Antonee Robinson · On: R. Sessegnon -
59' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: Kevin · On: S. Chukwueze -
66' Fulham Card · Yellow CardS. BergeFoul
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69' Fulham subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: T. Cairney -
72' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalS. Chukwueze · Assist: J. Andersen -
76' Brighton Var · Goal cancelledD. Welbeck -
81' Brighton subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gomez · On: Y. Minteh -
81' Brighton subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Baleba · On: J. Milner -
88' Brighton subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Welbeck · On: C. Kostoulas -
88' Brighton subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Groß · On: G. Rutter -
88' Brighton subst · Substitution 5Off: Olivier Boscagli · On: Maxim De Cuyper -
90'+1 Brighton Card · Yellow CardC. KostoulasFoul
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90' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalH. Wilson
Match Stats
| Stat | Fulham | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 502 | 517 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.05 | 1.59 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 417 | 432 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fulham's equalizing goal by Sadiq Chukwueze at 72 minutes shifted momentum in their favor.
- ▸ The crucial late winner by Harrison Wilson sealed the comeback and left Brighton reeling.