Everton snatch dramatic 1–1 draw at Brighton with last-gasp equaliser

Everton salvaged a dramatic 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Stadium on Saturday.

Brighton appeared set for victory after Pascal Groß broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute, converting a well-worked move that gave the Seagulls a deserved lead and seemed to put them on course for a crucial win in their bid to climb the table.

However, Everton refused to lie down. In stoppage time, a late attacking push saw Jake O’Brien’s shot deflected into the path of substitute Beto, who made no mistake in firing home from close range to secure a dramatic point for the Toffees in front of jubilant away supporters.

In a match reported by the Guardian, Brighton dominated much of the first half and created several clear chances, including efforts from Pascal Gross and Kaoru Mitoma that tested Everton’s defence and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, though they couldn’t find an early breakthrough.

Everton’s resilient performance, especially in the closing stages, underscored their growing stability under manager David Moyes, with the team extending their unbeaten run at Brighton in league play.

The draw sees Brighton remain in mid-table contention, while Everton collected a valuable away point that could prove significant in the battle for league positioning.

The point leaves Everton on 34 points and Brighton on 31, with both clubs looking ahead to their next Premier League fixtures as they strive for improved consistency.

Contributed by Emmanuel Lungu

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