Brighton vs Fulham: O’Riley’s Penalty Wasted, Muniz Saves Fulham in Injury Time Brighton vs Fulham: O’Riley’s Penalty Wasted, Muniz Saves Fulham in Injury Time
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Brighton vs Fulham: O’Riley’s Penalty Wasted, Muniz Saves Fulham in Injury Time

Lorina Sofi
Lorina Sofi
Brighton finally broke the deadlock in the 55th minute after the referee pointed to the spot.

Brighton, August 16, 2025 – Drama unfolded at the Amex Stadium as the opening-week Premier League 2025/26 clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham ended in a 1-1 draw. Matt O’Riley’s second-half penalty seemed to secure victory for Brighton, but Rodrigo Muniz rescued Fulham with a stoppage-time equalizer in the 96th minute. (Reuters)

O’Riley Opens the Scoring from the Spot

The game was tightly contested from the start, with both teams battling intensely in midfield. Playing in front of their home fans, Brighton finally broke the deadlock in the 55th minute after the referee pointed to the spot.
New signing Matt O’Riley stepped up and calmly slotted the ball into the corner, giving Brighton a 1-0 lead. (The Times)

Fulham Push Late, Muniz the Hero

Falling behind forced Fulham to raise their attacking intensity in the final 20 minutes. Several chances came through the quick play of Rodrigo Muniz and Willian, but their finishing lacked precision.
Just when it seemed the match would end in a home win, Rodrigo Muniz emerged as Fulham’s savior. Latching onto a deep cross, he beat the Brighton goalkeeper in the 96th minute to make it 1-1. (The Guardian)

Match Statistics

  • Final score: Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 Fulham

  • Goalscorers: O’Riley (55’, penalty) – Muniz (90+6’)

  • Possession: Brighton slightly more dominant

  • Shots on target: relatively balanced between both sides
    (Sofascore)

Analysis & Implications

For Brighton, the result was disappointing as they were minutes away from victory through O’Riley’s penalty. Their lapse in concentration late on must be addressed if they want to compete solidly in the Premier League mid-table.

For Fulham, the draw was a point of pride. Snatching a result away from home in difficult circumstances highlighted the resilience of Marco Silva’s side. Muniz once again proved himself as a striker capable of delivering in crucial moments.

Conclusion

The drama at the Amex Stadium showed how fierce the Premier League can be from the very first week. Brighton failed to hold on to their lead, while Fulham snatched a valuable point thanks to Rodrigo Muniz’s late heroics.

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