Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 West Ham United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, 07 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United played out a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. The game started evenly, with Brighton picking up an early yellow card for Ferdi Kadıoğlu in the 10th minute, but neither side could break the deadlock in the first half despite Brighton's dominance in possession. Things heated up after the break, with Lewis Dunk booked for Brighton in the 52nd and Guido Rodríguez for West Ham in the 60th, before substitutions started to influence the flow – Brighton brought on Jack Hinshelwood for Carlos Baleba at the hour mark, while West Ham swapped Guido Rodríguez for Freddie Potts shortly after.

West Ham took the lead in the 73rd minute when Jarrod Bowen scored, assisted by Callum Wilson who had just come on for Crysencio Summerville a minute earlier, capitalising on their recent form of draws and a win to push forward. Brighton, coming off a mixed run including a loss to Aston Villa but wins against Nottingham Forest and Brentford, responded with changes like Brajan Gruda and Charalampos Kostoulas replacing Yankuba Minteh and Maxim De Cuyper in the 72nd, and Olivier Boscagli for Ferdi Kadıoğlu in the 83rd. The equaliser came in dramatic fashion at 90+1' from Georginio Rutter, assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke, securing a point that keeps both teams' recent patchy form in check.

Brighton bossed the possession with 68% of the ball compared to West Ham's 32%, which showed in their 10 corners against West Ham's 6, suggesting they controlled much of the territory and created more set-piece chances. However, West Ham edged the successful dribbles at 68 to Brighton's 46, hinting they were more effective on the counter and in individual battles, which helped them snatch the lead despite being under pressure.

Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, with no reds or second yellows leading to dismissals, keeping the game competitive without major disruptions. Substitutions played a role too – Brighton used four, like Jack Hinshelwood coming on for Carlos Baleba at 60', while West Ham made five, including Callum Wilson replacing Crysencio Summerville at 72' which led to their assist, and each team recorded one assist overall, underlining how key changes sparked the goals without any penalties or injury-time goals beyond the late equaliser.

The match turned in the 73rd minute when Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead, slotting home after a smart assist from substitute Callum Wilson, who had only just entered the fray – a moment that rewarded West Ham's resilience against Brighton's pressure. Earlier, yellow cards for Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Lewis Dunk disrupted Brighton's rhythm, while Guido Rodríguez and later Freddie Potts picked up bookings for West Ham, adding tension without any send-offs.

Brighton's persistence paid off in stoppage time at 90+1', with Georginio Rutter firing in the equaliser assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke, a crucial strike that came after tactical tweaks like Brajan Gruda and Charalampos Kostoulas coming on in the 72nd. West Ham's substitutions, such as Tomáš Souček replacing Lucas Paquetá at 82', aimed to shore things up, but it wasn't enough to prevent the late drama.

Brighton & Hove Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, which allowed them to dominate possession and build from the back, with players like Lewis Dunk anchoring the defence and Georginio Rutter leading the line effectively in attack. Partnerships such as Jan Paul van Hecke assisting Rutter highlighted their threat going forward, while changes like Jack Hinshelwood replacing Carlos Baleba helped maintain midfield control.

West Ham United set up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, focusing on a solid back three to absorb pressure and hit on the break, with Jarrod Bowen proving key in the forward roles alongside his goal. The midfield saw impacts from substitutions like Freddie Potts coming on for Guido Rodríguez, and Callum Wilson's introduction for Crysencio Summerville provided the assist that sparked their lead.

Georginio Rutter earned Coral's Man of the Match honours for his standout performance, bagging the crucial equaliser in stoppage time to rescue a point for Brighton. He contributed one goal, created one big chance, and made one key pass, showing his sharpness in attack and ability to make things happen when it mattered most.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham United (H)
• Loss: 3-4 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (H)

Brighton & Hove Albion have just drawn 1-1 at home to West Ham United, leaving them in 7th place on 23 points after a run that includes a recent loss to Aston Villa but wins over Nottingham Forest and Brentford, plus draws like the 0-0 at Crystal Palace. They'll be looking to build on this resilience when they face Liverpool next on 13 December 2025 at 15:00, with the Reds currently 9th on 23 points – a win could help Brighton chase European spots and pull further clear of the pack.

West Ham United have just drawn 1-1 away at Brighton & Hove Albion, sitting them 18th on 13 points following a string of draws against Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth, a loss to Liverpool, and a win over Burnley, which keeps them hovering near the danger zone. They need to turn things around in their next fixture against Aston Villa on 14 December 2025 at 14:00, with Villa in 3rd on 30 points – picking up points here could be vital to climb away from relegation trouble.

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