Lewis Dunk’s last-minute goal-line clearance denied Fulham the chance to move within two points of safety as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Brighton.
The hosts had the best of the chances at the Amex Stadium on the balance of play, with Leandro Trossard forcing a smart save from Alphonse Areola before half-time when he should have scored.
Neal Maupay missed the target altogether with another presentable opportunity after the break as Brighton’s search for a first home win since June 20 last year continued.
But it was Fulham who almost snatched victory in second-half injury time, when Chelsea loanee Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s goalbound shot was cleared off the line by Dunk with Robert Sanchez beaten.
The draw keeps Brighton five points clear of third-bottom Fulham, although Scott Parker’s men have a game in hand on all of the sides around them.
More to follow…
What’s next?
Brighton host Tottenham as part of Super Sunday live on Sky Sports Premier League from 7pm; kick-off at 7.15pm.
Fulham have another relegation six-pointer in the shape of West Brom at The Hawthorns on Saturday; kick-off at 3pm.
