Crystal Palace appeared to be on their way to claiming victory over Premier League rivals Brighton on Thursday night after Jordan Ayew’s first-half goal gave them the lead. However, Brighton substitute Danny Welbeck provided a moment of brilliance with a stunning header into the top corner, salvaging a point for Roberto De Zerbi’s visiting team. This result means that Crystal Palace has now only secured one win in their last 11 league matches.
Crystal Palace and Brighton continued their trend of 1-1 draws at Selhurst Park, resulting in their fifth consecutive stalemate. Both teams were left disappointed as they were unable to secure a much-needed Premier League victory. The match unfolded with a narrative centered around headers. Jordan Ayew gave Crystal Palace the lead in the first half, providing hope for the hosts to end their six-match winless streak. However, the points would ultimately be shared, mirroring the outcome of the previous four seasons at this venue, as Danny Welbeck’s remarkable header secured a hard-fought draw for Brighton.
Crystal Palace put in a strong performance and deservedly took the lead, although it came late in the first half, during added time. The goal was a result of a well-executed play orchestrated by Michael Olise, with Jordan Ayew finishing off the move after Bart Verbruggen’s pressured clearance.
On the other hand, Brighton experienced yet another costly defensive mistake, which resulted in a goal. This unfortunate error marked their sixth such mistake in the league this season. Throughout the first half, Brighton struggled to create significant scoring opportunities and mostly resorted to long-range shots.
However, Brighton came out with renewed determination after the halftime break. They began to play with more purpose and came close to equalizing through Lewis Dunk’s efforts. Eventually, it was Danny Welbeck who found the back of the net, leveling the score for Brighton. In a twist of fate, Welbeck almost secured a late winning goal in unusual circumstances, but the ball ended up trickling wide after a near-calamity for Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
