Samuel Chukwueze continued his fine run of form, scoring off the bench to inspire Fulham’s dramatic 2–1 home victory over Brighton in an entertaining Premier League encounter.
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Brighton took the lead in the 28th minute through Yasin Ayari, who finished clinically after being set up by Olivier Boscagli. The visitors looked comfortable for large spells of the first half, controlling possession and limiting Fulham’s attacking threat.
Fulham, however, showed greater urgency after the break, with manager’s substitutions changing the tempo of the game.
The turning point came in the 72nd minute when Samuel Chukwueze, introduced from the bench, struck the equaliser.
The Nigerian winger reacted sharply inside the box to convert a delivery from Joachim Andersen, drawing the home side level and igniting the Craven Cottage crowd.
Just two minutes later, Brighton thought they had restored their lead when Danny Welbeck found the net, but celebrations were cut short as VAR ruled the goal out, much to the frustration of the visitors.
Fulham pressed on in search of a winner and were rewarded deep into stoppage time.
In the 90+2 minute, Harry Wilson delivered the decisive moment, scoring the winning goal to complete a remarkable comeback and secure all three points for the hosts.
Chukwueze’s impact was decisive, underlining his growing influence at Fulham with another crucial contribution.
Fellow Nigerian international Alex Iwobi also featured in the contest, as Fulham’s Nigerian duo played their part in a memorable victory.
