Brighton 1-1 West Ham, English Premier League: Georginio Rutter Equaliser Salvages Home Draw

Georginio Rutter scored his first goal of the Premier League season in stoppage time as Brighton salvaged a 1-1 home draw against West Ham on Sunday (December 8, 2025). Rutter found a gap between West Ham defenders to grab the equalizer with a shot from close range one minute into second-half added time. The goal was confirmed following a video review for a possible handball by the player in the buildup. It was the second straight league match without a win for Brighton, who are in seventh place. West Ham, winless in their last four league games, stayed 18th and inside the relegation zone.

Updated on: 8 December 2025 10:39 am

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Brighton and Hove Albion's Georginio Rutter, centre, celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion v West Ham United, in Brighton, England. | Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA via AP

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Brighton and Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk reacts after the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion v West Ham United, in Brighton, England. | Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA via AP

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West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion v West Ham United, in Brighton, England. | Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA via AP

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Brighton and Hove Albion's Georginio Rutter celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion v West Ham United, in Brighton, England. | Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA via AP