Brighton shares a dramatic draw at home against West Ham

(Football result) - Brighton narrowly avoided losing to West Ham with a last-minute goal by Georginio Rutter, yet the 1-1 draw prevented them from moving closer to the Premier League’s top four.

On the evening of December 7 (Vietnam time), Brighton hosted West Ham at Amex Stadium in the context of the 15th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Although favored and dominating the match, Fabian Hürzeler’s team still relied on Georginio Rutter’s late brilliance to secure a point.

From the opening minutes, Brighton imposed their style by consistently controlling possession and launching several shots. Danny Welbeck, Diego Gomez, and Mats Wieffer all had chances but failed to beat Alphonse Areola — the goalkeeper who performed exceptionally well throughout the match. Meanwhile, West Ham opted for quick counterattacks and nearly scored early if Jarrod Bowen’s shots had been more accurate.

After a goalless first half, West Ham unexpectedly took the lead in the 73rd minute. Callum Wilson skillfully turned and threaded a precise pass for Jarrod Bowen, who broke free and finished cleanly past Bart Verbruggen, putting the visitors ahead 1-0.

Conceding a goal, Brighton launched an all-out attack. Mats Wieffer hit the crossbar, while Kostoulas and Welbeck were repeatedly denied by Areola’s outstanding saves.

In the 90+1 minute, the home side’s relentless effort paid off. Georginio Rutter cleverly spun inside the box before delivering a precise low shot into the center of the goal, leveling the score at 1-1. VAR reviewed a possible handball, but referee Simon Hooper confirmed the goal.

The remaining stoppage time was insufficient for Brighton to complete a comeback. The 1-1 draw leaves Brighton in 7th place with 23 points, just 2 points behind the top 4. Despite their efforts, West Ham remain stuck in 18th place, 3 points away from safety.

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