Danny Welbeck’s timely header salvaged a 1-1 draw for Brighton against Crystal Palace in a heated derby clash. Brighton’s goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen, committed a costly first-half mistake, allowing Jordan Ayew to head Palace into the lead. Despite Palace’s resilient defense, Brighton dominated possession, with Welbeck’s 82nd-minute return from a hamstring injury proving crucial.

The match showcased Palace’s confidence on the ball and solid defending, led by Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi. Palace’s French winger, Olise, played a key role, anticipating a Brighton error that led to Ayew’s goal. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi made strategic changes at halftime, bringing on Welbeck and Facundo Buonanotte. The alterations shifted the momentum back in Brighton’s favor, with missed chances from Lewis Dunk and Jack Hinshelwood.

Welbeck’s decisive header from Pascal Gross cross-leveled the score. Despite opportunities for Palace’s Eze and Mateta, frustration grew among the home supporters as the match ended in a draw, leaving both teams with points to ponder.

Here is the highlight video of Crystal Palace vs. Brighton, which ended with a 1-1 draw.

Danny Welbeck

This season he played in total 10 times for 469 minutes for Premier League.

Danny Welbeck  scored 2 goals for Brighton & Hove Albion. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in Premier League. In the last match Brighton & Hove Albion drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace.

Brighton & Hove Albion performance and stats

Brighton & Hove Albion is currently 8th in the Premier League with 27 points.

In the last 18 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Brighton & Hove Albion drawn 1-1 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 34 goals and conceding 31.​

Brighton & Hove Albion will play the next match in Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday 26th of December in Falmer.​