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Brighton vs Everton player ratings: Duo emerge with credit as Seagulls' struggles continue

Brighton's poor run of form continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on Saturday.

01.02.26, 12:46 Updated 22.05.26, 14:51 4 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Everton piled more misery on Brighton as they snatched a 1-1 draw on the Sussex coast on Saturday.

Both side’s had their fair share of chances throughout the contest, but it was the Seagulls who raced into the lead courtesy of a well-taken goal from Pascal Gross in the 73rd minute.

Following Yasin Ayari’s drilled cross, the German steered his strike beyond Jordan Pickford from inside the Toffees’ penalty area after a clever dummy from Charalampos Kostoulas.

But a catalogue of defensive errors saw Brighton’s good work undone in the 97th minute. Bart Verbruggen did well to keep out Jake O’Brien’s initial half-volley, but he parried his save straight into the path of Beto, who coolly tucked home to send the travelling Everton supporters into a frenzy.

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