Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Wide! Webster flings himself at the set-piece delivery with a diving header, sending it as far clear as Robinson, who sends a wild shot well wide from 30 yards out – that's a real waste.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
That's better from the visitors as Reed breaks into the box to win a corner on the right-hand side. Willian goes over to take it…
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Robinson has been Fulham's brightest player early on. He intercepts a lofted pass from Ferguson and the visitors can enjoy a spell on the ball, albeit inside their own territory.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
We're past the half-hour mark, and we're yet to see anything of Fulham as an attacking force. Jimenez has struggled to hold the ball up on the rare occasions where he's had a touch, with Brighton in command of possession and looking comfortable.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
That goal was Ferguson's fifth in the Premier League this season – three of them came in an impressive win over Newcastle United on this ground a few weeks ago. With the way this game has started, he may fancy a few more here…
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Fulham can't have any complaints about this scoreline – they have been second-best in every department here. Brighton threaten again as Adingra cuts inside, but Palhinha takes the ball with a great sliding challenge.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Brighton have had 79.9 per cent of the possession so far. They have been utterly dominant after a bright first five minutes from Fulham, but they don't have a goal to show for their work.
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