West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion Draw 2-2 in Premier League Thriller at the London Stadium
West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion played out an exciting 2-2 draw at the London Stadium in their Premier League fixture on 30 December 2025.
West Ham took an early lead in the 10th minute when Bowen finished clinically after a pass from Paquetá. Brighton quickly responded, equalising through Danny Welbeck, who scored from a penalty awarded after Kilman fouled Yankuba Minteh in the box.
Welbeck had a chance to double his tally from a second penalty with a Panenka attempt, but it hit the crossbar and went wide.
West Ham regained the lead late in the first half when Paquetá converted a penalty after Lewis Dunk was judged to have handled Wilson's shot, restoring the home side's advantage just before halftime.
Brighton fought back in the second half, with Joël Veltman equalising from a corner following a spill by goalkeeper Areola.
VAR reviewed a potential penalty for Brighton in the second half after Mitoma was fouled in the box, but no penalty was awarded.
The draw extended West Ham's winless run to eight games. Meanwhile, Brighton remained mid-table, boosted by a surge of late first-half action.
West Ham's manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, indicated the upcoming January transfer window would be critical, with the club reportedly considering signing Jørgen Strand Larsen and preparing an opening offer of around £40 million.
