Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League updates

• Harry Wilson puts Fulham ahead midway through first half, 1-0

• Rodrigo Muniz nets a second after half an hour, 2-0

• Adama Traore adds gloss with a late third, 3-0

Fulham FC 3 - 0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:10

Fulham make it three wins from four in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Brighton to move within three points of the top half and more importantly 15 points clear of the relegation zone. The Cottagers did the damage in the first half as Rodrigo Muniz and Harry Wilson scored and created goals for one another. The Seagulls had ample opportunities to get back into the contest, but Evan Ferguson spurned two glorious openings. Adama Traore came off the bench to wrap up the three points for the hosts. Fulham travel to face Wolves in their next Premier League outing next week, while Brighton are on the road against Roma on Thursday in the Europa League. Thanks for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:58

FULL-TIME: FULHAM 3-0 BRIGHTON

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:55

Buonanotte finds the back of the net for the visitors, but he flag goes up for offside. It has been that sort of day for the Seagulls.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:53

Assist Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:52

Leno has to be alert to turn Adingra's deflected cross behind for a corner as it appeared to be looping towards the top-right corner.

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16:52

Goal Adama Traoré Diarra

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16:50

De Cordova-Reid is on for Lukic in the closing stages. Lukic had a strong outing in the middle of the park.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:50

Yellow Card Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid

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16:50

Moder sends a cutback across the box that reaches Fati in the inside-left channel, who sends a tame effort straight at Leno.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:48

Brighton are running out of time here. The Seagulls have had their chances in the second half, but have been wasteful in front of goal, Ferguson more than most.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:45

Fati collects the ball at the back post and lines up a strike from the angle, only to see his effort saved by Leno with strong hands.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:44

Substitution Harry Wilson Adama Traoré Diarra

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:44

Substitution Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho Armando Broja

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:42

OFF THE POST! Buonanotte latches onto Fati's pass from the deck and takes a neat touch. He places a low effort towards goal on his left foot, only to be denied by the post.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:40

Baleba makes way for the Seagulls after an ineffectual game and is replaced by Moder.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:40

Fati tries an acrobatic effort from Ferguson's knockdown, but he fails to connect with his strike. It has been the story of Brighton's afternoon.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:37

Baleba arrives late in the box to attack Estupinan's cross, only to plant his header over the top.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:37

Fulham are showing why they're unbeaten after scoring the first goal this season. The Cottagers have managed to keep a good attacking at bay.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:33

Brighton are seeing a lot of the ball and are creating chances. A goal back for the visitors would make life very interesting in the closing stages.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:30

Substitution Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira Thomas Cairney

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16:30

Substitution Alexander Chuka Iwobi Willian Borges da Silva

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:30

Webster makes an important block to deny Wilson at the near post following another dangerous cross from Iwobi.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:28

Gross and Ferguson combine in the final third to tee up Buonanotte. He tries to weave his way past Bassey, but he takes one too many touches.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:27

The Seagulls are growing with confidence now and are beginning to exert real pressure on the Fulham backline.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:25

FERGUSON MISSES ANOTHER SITTER! The forward is played through on goal in the inside-right channel. He only has to beat Leno, but he fires a tame effort at the keeper.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:23

SAVE! Muniz fires an effort into the side-netting and Steele then plays the ball straight out from the goal-kick. However, Wilson makes a sliding interception and it allows Pereira to line up a strike that the Brighton keeper saves. Almost a howler from Steele.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:22

INCHES WIDE! Lallana plays Ferguson through with a sublime pass and he only has Leno to beat. He flicks the ball past the Fulham keeper, but his effort trickles the wrong side of the right post.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:20

Substitution Lewis Carl Dunk Pascal Groß

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:20

Substitution Adam David Lallana Facundo Valentín Buonanotte

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16:17

Yellow Card Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:17

Iwobi uses the space in the Brighton half once more with another fine pass to pick out Robinson. The full-back has team-mates in the box, but he drills his cross at Steele.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:17

PEREIRA HAS TO SCORE! Pereira is played through on goal by Iwobi and only has Steele to beat. Wilson arrives in support, but Pereira dwells on his strike and allows Dunk to get back. Between Dunk and Steele, the duo do enough to delay the strike before Pereira eventually curls an effort wide of the right post.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:13

Muniz gets the better of Webster in a battle of strength down the right. He fends off the defender before sending a low ball towards the near post that Dunk diverts away from Wilson on the slide.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:13

CHANCE! Pereira releases Wilson through on goal, but the Wales international has to take on the strike early on his right foot. He places his effort narrowly wide of the left post.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:10

Robinson has space to roam down the left flank for the hosts. He looks to dig out a cross, but Veltman blocks the delivery and clears the follow-up.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:10

Estupinan drives down the left flank and wins a corner. From the resulting set-piece Dunk rises in the middle, but plants his header straight at Leno.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:07

We're back under way at Craven Cottage.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:06

Substitution Tariq Kwame Nii-Lante Lamptey Simon Adingra

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:06

Substitution Julio César Enciso Espínola Anssumane Fati Vieira

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

16:00

Brighton have lacked the clinical edge shown by the hosts in the final third. The Seagulls have created a couple of decent openings, but have failed to test Bernd Leno. Roberto De Zerbi's men are always full of effort and will not give up without a fight here, but they need to improve.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:57

Fulham take a 2-0 lead into the break in their Premier League clash with Brighton. The home side are good value for their lead and have been clinical in the final third. Rodrigo Muniz and Harry Wilson have combined for the two goals. Muniz battled for possession to tee up Wilson for the opener before the Welshman returned the favour with a pinpoint cross for the forward to head home. Marco Silva's men are in complete control.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:55

HALF-TIME: FULHAM 2-0 BRIGHTON

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:50

Lallana tries to press Reed in possession but gives away a free-kick. Brighton have not been at their best in the first half.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:49

There will be four minutes of added time.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:48

Van Hecke battles for the ball following an Enciso free-kick, but as he stretches to steer an effort towards goal, the offside flag is raised.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:47

Ferguson drives into the Fulham box and goes for a low drive across the face of goal that Lallana fails to connect with as the ball travels behind for a goal-kick.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:45

Brighton are attempting to get back into the game by pressing deep into Fulham's half, but are lacking a cutting edge at the moment.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:44

Muniz appears to be okay to continue after treatment, although Silva will be concerned, especially after his brilliant opening 40 minutes.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:42

A concern for Fulham as Muniz goes down in a heap after being on the receiving end of a strong challenge from Estupinan. He requires treatment on the pitch.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:39

Lamptey draws a foul from Robinson down the right flank, but Leno punches the resulting free-kick from Enciso away from danger.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:37

Estupinan plays Lallana down the left flank and he floats a cross into the box. Enciso attempts to attack the ball, but he gets his effort all wrong by blazing it over.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:35

Muniz causes problems again in the final third as he gets the better of Webster, but he loses possession before he can pull the trigger.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:35

Assist Harry Wilson

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:34

Goal Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:32

Baleba drives forward and looks to thread a pass through to Ferguson, but Bassey gets across to make an important interception.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:30

CHANCE! Van Hecke plays Enciso into space on the edge of the box and he turns his man inside out to create room for a left-footed strike. He connects well with his effort, but sends it narrowly over the top.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:27

OVER! Lallana turns away from his man in the Fulham half and drives towards goal. He takes aim from the edge of the box, only to launch his effort over the top.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:27

Fulham are unbeaten in 10 games after scoring the first goal in the Premier League this season, winning eight in the process.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:27

Assist Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:23

Goal Harry Wilson

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:23

There have been no clear-cut openings yet. Both sides have fairly organised in their shape.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:20

Brighton look to break with pace, but Enciso is nudged to the deck by Reed on the half-way line. It has been a niggly game so far.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:19

Ferguson looks to apply pressure on Bassey at the back and catches the defender with a late challenge. He avoids a booking.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:15

Lamptey uses a turn of space to surge down the right flank. He combines with Enciso before lifting a cross into the middle for Ferguson to attack, but it just sails above his head.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:14

Lallana wins the ball in the final third and has the chance to release Ferguson, but his offload sends the forward away from goal and the attack peters out.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:13

Pereira sends the resulting free-kick into the box that is deflected out to Reed. He shoots on the half-volley, but Steele makes a comfortable save.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:08

Yellow Card Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:08

Iwobi is played down the left flank into space and looks for the early cross into the middle. Veltman is well-positioned and blocks the delivery before clearing the danger.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:07

Brighton have looked to get their foot on the ball in the early stages of the game. They're not showing any ill affects of their midweek exploits.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:07

Estupinan combines with Enciso on the edge of the Fulham box and the latter cuts inside to shoot on his right foot, but Leno watches it into his hands.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

15:03

We're under way at Craven Cottage.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:59

A good omen for Fulham ahead of the contest as they've never tasted defeat in their previous seven meetings with Brighton, including the 1-1 draw between the sides earlier this season.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:54

Brighton have made seven changes to the side that was beaten during the week by Wolves in the FA Cup. Steele, Van Hecke, Dunk and Estupinan are the only players that remain from the loss. Veltman, Lamptey, Webster and Balepa come into the team at the back and in the midfield respectively. De Zerbi completely alters his side in the final third as Ferguson returns to spearhead the attack and is flanked by Enciso and Lallana.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:54

Silva has named an unchanged side from the team that beat Manchester United last time out. Muniz continues to lead the line supported by Wilson, Pereir and Iwobi. Reed has been passed fit to start in the middle of the park. Willian returns to the bench after missing the win at Old Trafford.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:49

BRIGHTON SUBS: Bart Verbruggen, Igor, Pascal Gross, Jakub Moder, Danny Welbeck, Valentin Barco, Simon Adingra, Ansu Fati.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:49

BRIGHTON (3-4-3): Jason Steele; Jan-Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman; Tariq Lamptey, Adam Webster, Carlos Balepa, Pervis Estupinan; Julio Enciso, Adam Lallana, Evan Ferguson.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:44

FULHAM SUBS: Marek Rodak, Kenny Tete, Armando Broja, Tom Cairney, Adama Traore, Fode Ballo-Toure, Tim Ream, Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:44

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Tosin Adarabioyo, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Harrison Reed, Sasa Lukic; Harry Wilson, Andreas Pereira, Alex Iwobi; Rodrigo Muniz.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:39

Brighton left it late to earn a point against Everton in their last Premier League outing. Lewis Dunk scored a late header to earn the Seagulls a share of the spoil at the Amex Stadium. Roberto De Zerbi's men failed to carry that resilience into their FA Cup clash with Wolves during the week, suffering a 1-0 loss at Molineux. With one eye on their Europa League showdown with Roma next week, Brighton will have to be at their best to avoid defeat today.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:39

Fulham have distanced themselves from the relegation zone with two wins in their last three. The Cottagers snatched three points at the death against Manchester United courtesy of Alex Iwobi's stoppage-time strike. Marco Silva's men were beaten in their last home game against Aston Villa, but did beat Bournemouth in their previous match at the Cottage with a convincing 3-1 win. Another victory would carry them within striking distance of the top half.

Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

14:30

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Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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