Match report
West Ham and Brighton Draw 2–2 in Premier League Match
West Ham
2–2
FT
Brighton
Dec 30, 2025
West Ham held off a spirited comeback by Brighton to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their Premier League encounter at the London Stadium. Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring for West Ham before D. Welbeck equalized from the penalty spot. A second-half penalty conversion by Lucas Paquetá put West Ham ahead again, but Joël Veltman's late goal ensured Brighton earned a share of the points.
Key Facts
- • West Ham 2–2 Brighton in Premier League action.
- • Jarrod Bowen scored first for West Ham at minute 10, assisted by Lucas Paquetá.
- • D. Welbeck equalized for Brighton with a penalty at minute 32.
- • Lucas Paquetá converted another penalty to restore the lead for West Ham at injury time before half-time.
- • Joël Veltman's goal secured a draw for Brighton in the second half.
Lineups
West Ham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 A. Areola (G)
- 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
- 25 J. Todibo (D)
- 3 M. Kilman (D)
- 30 O. Scarles (D)
- 27 S. Magassa (M)
- 32 F. Potts (M)
- 20 J. Bowen (M)
- 18 M. Fernandes (M)
- 10 Lucas Paqueta (M)
- 9 C. Wilson (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Hermansen
- 7 C. Summerville
- 15 K. Mavropanos
- 24 G. Rodriguez
- 28 T. Soucek
- 40 G. Earthy
- 55 M. Kante
- 58 A. Golambeckis
- 63 E. Mayers
Brighton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
- 34 J. Veltman (D)
- 6 J. P. van Hecke (D)
- 5 L. Dunk (D)
- 24 F. Kadioglu (D)
- 26 Y. Ayari (M)
- 20 J. Milner (M)
- 11 Y. Minteh (M)
- 25 D. Gomez (M)
- 29 M. De Cuyper (M)
- 18 D. Welbeck (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Steele
- 8 B. Gruda
- 10 G. Rutter
- 13 J. Hinshelwood
- 14 T. Watson
- 19 C. Kostoulas
- 21 O. Boscagli
- 22 K. Mitoma
- 42 D. Coppola
Timeline
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10' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalJarrod Bowen · Assist: Lucas Paquetá
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13' West Ham Card · Yellow CardJarrod Bowen
Foul
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32' Brighton Goal · PenaltyD. Welbeck
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37' Brighton Card · Yellow CardD. Welbeck
Argument
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42' Brighton Card · Yellow CardJ. Milner
Foul
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45'+1 West Ham Var · Penalty confirmedC. Wilson
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45'+2 Brighton Card · Yellow CardLewis Dunk
Handball
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45'+3 West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Todibo · On: Konstantinos Mavropanos
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45' West Ham Goal · PenaltyLucas Paquetá
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58' Brighton subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Minteh · On: B. Gruda
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58' Brighton subst · Substitution 2Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: K. Mitoma
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61' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalJoël Veltman
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63' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Wilson · On: C. Summerville
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72' Brighton subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Gomez · On: G. Rutter
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72' Brighton subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Milner · On: J. Hinshelwood
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82' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: Soungoutou Magassa · On: T. Souček
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83' West Ham subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: M. Kante
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83' Brighton subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Welbeck · On: C. Kostoulas
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84' Brighton Card · Yellow CardC. Kostoulas
Foul
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90'+3 Brighton Card · Yellow CardJan Paul van Hecke
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | West Ham | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 335 | 541 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | 2.06 | 2.94 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 251 | 466 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ West Ham took an early lead through Jarrod Bowen, but D. Welbeck quickly equalized from the penalty spot.
- ▸ Lucas Paquetá's late penalty put West Ham ahead again just before halftime.
- ▸ Joël Veltman's goal in the second half shifted momentum towards Brighton, resulting in a final draw.