Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

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

Brighton & Hove Albion drew 1-1 with West Ham United at the Amex Stadium. The game remained goalless for much of the contest, with Brighton dominating possession but struggling to break down a resilient West Ham defence. That changed in the 73rd minute when Jarrod Bowen put West Ham ahead, but Georginio Rutter equalised in the 90+1st minute to salvage a point for the hosts. Coming off a mixed run including a recent home loss to Aston Villa and wins against Nottingham Forest and Brentford, Brighton will feel they should have made more of their control.

West Ham, who have been drawing frequently in recent outings like their stalemates with Manchester United and Bournemouth, looked set for a vital away win after Bowen's goal. However, the late leveller extended their winless streak in the league, following a home victory over Burnley. Both sides picked up yellow cards throughout, with Ferdi Kadıoğlu booked early for Brighton and Guido Rodríguez for West Ham around the hour mark, adding to the tension in a match that saw momentum shift late on.

Brighton held a clear edge in possession at 68% compared to West Ham's 32%, which reflected their control of the ball and ability to build pressure, though they couldn't convert that into more goals. They also led in corners with 10 to West Ham's 6, pointing to more attacking territory, but West Ham proved more effective in transitions, racking up 68 successful dribbles against Brighton's 46. Each team recorded one assist and saw two yellow cards apiece, with no reds or penalties, keeping the contest even in discipline despite the physicality.

Substitutions played a role too, with Brighton making four changes – Jack Hinshelwood replaced Carlos Baleba at 60 minutes, Brajan Gruda came on for Yankuba Minteh and Charalampos Kostoulas for Maxim De Cuyper at 72 minutes, followed by Olivier Boscagli for Ferdi Kadıoğlu at 83 minutes. West Ham used all five, starting with Freddie Potts for Guido Rodríguez at 64 minutes, Callum Wilson for Crysencio Summerville at 72 minutes, then Ezra Mayers for El Hadji Malick Diouf and Tomáš Souček for Lucas Paquetá at 82 minutes, plus another switch of Ezra Mayers for El Hadji Malick Diouf at 83 minutes, which helped them manage energy in a gritty away performance.

The match turned in the 73rd minute when Jarrod Bowen scored for West Ham, assisted by Callum Wilson who had just come on as a substitute, giving the visitors a lead they had earned through counter-attacking threat. Brighton responded late with Georginio Rutter's equaliser in the 90+1st minute, assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke, which rescued a point in stoppage time. Yellow cards added to the drama, with Ferdi Kadıoğlu cautioned at 10 minutes and Lewis Dunk at 52 minutes for Brighton, while Guido Rodríguez saw yellow at 60 minutes and substitute Freddie Potts at 77 minutes for West Ham.

Substitutions influenced the flow, particularly West Ham's introduction of Callum Wilson at 72 minutes for Crysencio Summerville, which led directly to their goal, and Brighton's double change at the same time with Brajan Gruda replacing Yankuba Minteh and Charalampos Kostoulas for Maxim De Cuyper. Later switches, like Olivier Boscagli for Ferdi Kadıoğlu at 83 minutes for Brighton and West Ham's adjustments including Tomáš Souček for Lucas Paquetá at 82 minutes, helped both sides push for a result in a tightly contested affair.

Brighton & Hove Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Georginio Rutter leading the line effectively and Jan Paul van Hecke providing key support from defence, as seen in his assist for the late equaliser. Lewis Dunk anchored the backline, while players like Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Carlos Baleba started in midfield roles before substitutions, allowing for attacking partnerships that built pressure through possession.

West Ham United set up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, relying on Jarrod Bowen up front for goals and Lucas Paquetá in a creative role behind the forwards before his late substitution. Guido Rodríguez provided midfield stability until replaced, and the system allowed for effective dribbling and counters, with Callum Wilson making an impact off the bench to assist Bowen's strike.

Georginio Rutter earned Ladbrokes' Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring Brighton's equaliser and creating one big chance along with one key pass. His goal in stoppage time turned a potential defeat into a draw, highlighting his importance in the attack despite the team's overall dominance not yielding more earlier.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham (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 (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs 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 seventh place on 23 points after a run that includes a loss to Aston Villa but wins over Nottingham Forest and Brentford. They face Liverpool next on 13 December 2025 at 15:00, with the opponents currently ninth on 23 points, making it a chance to climb towards European spots or at least maintain their solid mid-table position.

West Ham United have just drawn 1-1 away to Brighton & Hove Albion, keeping them in 18th place on 13 points following recent draws with Manchester United and Bournemouth, plus a loss to Liverpool. Their next fixture is against Aston Villa on 14 December 2025 at 14:00, with the opposition third on 30 points, so they'll need a strong showing to start pulling away from the relegation zone.

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