In the opening minutes, Brighton thought they had opened the scoring with Minteh. However, it was waved off as the cross from Baleba had gone out over the goal kick.
For all of Albion’s attacking flurries at the beginning of this clash, they were unable to take control of the scoreline in the first half.
In the second half, The Seagulls remained on top and Fulham let their guard down. Rutter made a charging run into the box with the ball. He was brought down by Berge, and the 54th minute, O’Riley stepped up and converted from the spot.
Albion had plenty of chances to win this one. They could’ve been four up with the amount of opportunities they created.
Brighton will rue the chances they missed, with Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz scoring in the last minute of stoppage time (90+6).
The game ended 1-1.
Here are Sussex World’s player ratings as Albion draw against Fulham.
9. Karou Mitoma – 6
Started a little quiet in this one. Mitoma had a golden opportunity in the 27th minute. He was unable to convert a free header. His effort beat the keeper, but was just over the bar. He had a solid winding run in space in the 65th minute, which he wasn't able to get his feet right for when it came to shooting. He should've scored right at the end as well. Brighton really will be kicking themselves after how many chances they wasted! Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Yankuba Minteh – 7
Had a goal waved off in the opening minutes due to Baleba’s cross being over the line and out for a goal kick. He was also drawing fouls very well, which not only wound up the opposition but also Fulham’s manager, Marco Silva. He had a few great chances today, but failed hit get his tally started for this season. Photo: GLYN KIRK
11. Georginio Rutter – 7
It opened up for him at the midpoint of the first half. He took on the shot from outside the box. It was the right spot, but it just didn’t have enough power to it. He had a charging run into the box in the 53rd minute and was brought down by Berge. He got Brighton the penalty and chance Albion needed to get ahead in this tricky game. Photo: Georginio Rutter – 7
12. Subs for the Albion
Diego Gomez - 6 - Had a good chance on goal near the end, but it was straight at the Fulham goalkeeper. Brajan Gruda: - 5 - Some may call it harsh, but he should've been more composed with his almost open-goal chance right at the end. He could've been the difference. James Milner - 5 - Milner accidentally slipped at the back post during Fulham's final corner of the game. It allowed Rodrigo Muniz to fire a 96th-minute equaliser to earn a point. Ferdi Kadıoglu - 6 - Looked sharp when he came on. It's great to see him following his long toe injury. Danny Welbeck - 6.5 - He wasn't given enough time to shine, but he made an instant impact and looked very dangerous at the end of the game. Photo: Mike Hewitt