Brighton v Fulham player ratings

Albion fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Fulham in the Premier League this afternoon.
Glenn Murray. Picture by PW Sporting PhotographyGlenn Murray. Picture by PW Sporting Photography
Glenn Murray. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

Glenn Murray starred for the Seagulls with both goals, after Andre Schurrle and Aleksandar Mitrovic had given the visitors a two-goal lead.

Here's how we rated the players of both teams:

BRIGHTON

Solly March fires over. Picture by PW Sporting PhotographySolly March fires over. Picture by PW Sporting Photography
Solly March fires over. Picture by PW Sporting Photography

Mathew Ryan - 7

Important late save to Ryan Sessegnon. Saved Mitrovic's first effort for Fulham's second goal but could not do anything with the rebound.

Martin Montoya - 7

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Solid defending in the first half and blocked a lot of crosses. Over-lapped down the right when he could and fired a late volley wide.

Shane Duffy - 6

Some strong headed clearances. Had his hands full with Mitrovic.

Lewis Dunk - 6

Uncharacteristic mistake led to Mitrovic doubling Fulham’s lead. Did well to win possession back on several occasions.

Gaetan Bong - 7

Worked well down the left flank with Solly March. His crosses were well defended by the away side.

Anthony Knockaert - 7

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Worked well down the right-hand side. Laid the ball off to Murray, who won the first penalty. Traditional jinking run before playing in Murray for the Seagulls' first goal.

Dale Stephens - 6

Spread the play well to find Albion’s wingers. Booked for a foul on the stroke of half-time.

Davy Propper - 6

Booked early in the second half after chasing down Denis Odoi. Set March on his way but the winger skied his shot after being put clean through.

Solly March - 7

Almost weaved his way through the Fulham defence in the first half. Missed a one-on-one ten minutes into the second half, blazing a golden chance over. Always a threat.

Pascal Gross - 6

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Required treatment on his ankle in the first half. Missed a first half penalty after Marcus Bettinelli dived to his right to push the ball past the post. Subbed on the hour.

Glenn Murray - 9

Won penalty in the first half but Gross’s spot kick was saved. Gave Albion a lifeline when he swiped home Knockaert’s pass. Equalised from the spot with a thumping strike into the top left-hand corner.

Subs

Yves Bissouma -7

Did well to connect defence to attack at times.

Jurgen Locadia -6

Sent on late on, a pacy threat but was caught offside when he got behind the Fulham defence.Alireza Jahanbakhsh - 6

Won possession to stop a Fulham attack late on but did not have much joy going forward.

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Unused subs: David Button, Beram Kayal, Leon Balogun, Bernardo.

FULHAM

Marcus Bettinelli - 8

Saved Gross’s penalty when he dived to his right-hand side and turned the ball round the post. Also caught several crosses into the penalty area.

Timothy Fosu-Mensah - 6

Had his work cut out with March and Bong doing well down his side.

Alfie Mawson - 6

Premier League debut for Fulham. Good battle with Murray.

Denis Odoi - 7

Strong run through the middle of the pitch resulted in the defender winning a free kick.

Maxime Le Marchland - 7

Did well to contain Knockaert in the first half.

Kevin McDonald - 6

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Fired a shot over the bar in the second half after being given time and space.

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa - 6

Looked lively before being subbed in the second half.

Jean Michael Seri - 7

Summer signings looks an excellent player. Flicked a through ball into the path of Schurrle who tucked it away to give the visitors the lead just before half-time.

Luciano Vietto - 6

One nice run in the first half. Fouled Murray in the box to concede the first penalty.

Aleksandar Mitrovic - 8

Headed early chance over. Capitalised on Dunk’s mistake and fired home at the second attempt after Ryan made a save. Conceded penalty for handball late in the second half.

Andre Schurrle - 8

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Gave Fulham the lead just before the break with a tidy finish past Ryan. Looked bright in the first half.

Subs:

Ryan Sessegnon - 7

Lively. Late shot saved by Ryan after weaving run.

Calum Chambers - 6

Brought on as a defensive tactic to hold Fulham’s lead, not involved with the equaliser though.

Stefan Johansen - 6

Booked after late introduction.

Unused: Fabri, Cyrus Christie, Joe Bryan, Aboubakar Kamara.

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