West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the London Stadium on December 31, 2025. The points were shared in a match full of attacking intent, with both teams holding the lead at different stages. Brighton took an early lead through a Pascal Groß penalty, but West Ham turned the game around with goals from Jarrod Bowen and Tomáš Souček before halftime. The Seagulls showed their character to fight back and secure a point with a second-half equalizer from João Pedro, capitalizing on a defensive error. The key focus was on the open nature of the game, with both teams committing numbers forward and creating numerous chances, making for a thrilling spectacle for the neutral. The result did little to alter either team's mid-table standing in the Premier League, with both consolidating their positions in the top half. David Moyes felt his West Ham side should have seen the game out, while Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi was pleased with his team's response after going behind. The lineups featured attacking talent on both sides, which was reflected in the high scoreline and end-to-end action.