Match Report
The table read 11th (Fulham, 52 pts) against 8th (Brighton & Hove Albion, 53 pts), 1 points apart. The last five rounds placed Brighton & Hove Albion no better than 12th for form, against 8th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Fulham 1.24 scored and 1.34 conceded per game, Brighton & Hove Albion 1.37 and 1.21, with the league averaging 1.38.
Defeat had not touched Brighton & Hove Albion in 5 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
17 meetings are on record — 6 won by Fulham, 6 by Brighton & Hove Albion, 5 drawn, at 2.76 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 41% of the wins in this matchup. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 65% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 65%.
The venue was Craven Cottage, with room for 25,700 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Brighton & Hove Albion led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Fulham: Samuel Chukwueze (72'), Harry Wilson (90') · Brighton & Hove Albion: Yasin Ayari (28')
Key stats
Possession: Fulham 49% · Brighton & Hove Albion 51% · Total shots: 12-13 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 6-6