The Independent
·24 February 2024
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·24 February 2024
Dunk powered in a 95th-minute header to help 10-man Brighton earn a point against Everton in a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls stopped Everton from having a shot in the first half but couldn't break the deadlock with an xG of 0.78. Adingra and Welbeck had goal-bound efforts deflect off target after some last-ditch defending from the Toffees, with Dunk heading two tame shots straight at Pickford. Despite their dominance before the break, it was Everton that took the lead. The visitors only created an xG of 0.27 but broke the deadlock through Branthwaite. He got onto a loose ball inside the box and blasted his effort into the top-right corner. Everything looked like it was going wrong for the Seagulls after Gilmour was sent off for a high tackle on Onana, but they levelled in stoppage time to extend their unbeaten run at home to 11 matches. Gross' right-footed cross found Dunk, who headed the ball past Pickford. Brighton will now turn their attention to the FA Cup, where they host Wolves. As for Everton, they miss the chance to go three points clear of the drop zone and face West Ham next. That's all, goodbye.