Brighton's hopes of securing an unlikely Champions League berth gathered further moment courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Joao Pedro. The Seagulls' encounter with Fulham looked like it was meandering to a frustrating draw and had been largely uneventful until Pedro was brought down by Harrison Reed.

Fulham travelled to Brighton with high hopes of extending their fine away record and maintaining a push for European football. The Cottagers had won five consecutive away matches across all competitions but struggled to impose themselves on an in-form Brighton.

On the fight for Europe: "It's going to be a big fight, many teams are there. we have to take some positives. Don't be nervous, express yourselves."

A Joao Pedro penalty in added time helped Brighton & Hove Albion snatch a 2-1 home Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday and boost their bid to qualify for European football. Brighton's fourth straight league win moved them up two places in the standings to sixth with 46 points from 28 games,

It's game on at the Amex as Paul van Hecke's powerful header finds the back of the net to make it 1-1 against Fulham.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler admits victory over Fulham was "emotional". The Seagulls won 2-1, thanks to Joao Pedro 's 98th minute winner from the penalty spot. Pedro had won the penalty, reaching a loose ball first ahead of Harrison Reed before going down from the late challenge.

English soccer club Fulham has condemned the “racist and homophobic abuse” aimed at defender Calvin Bassey on social media following the FA Cup win at Manchester United on Sunday

A Joao Pedro penalty in added time earned Brighton & Hove Albion a 2-1 home Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday, moving the hosts up to sixth place in the standings and boosting their bid to qualify for European football.