Crystal Palace stunned Fulham at Craven Cottage with a late Marc Guehi header that sealed a dramatic 2 – 1 victory and added more pressure on the home side.
The match looked destined for a draw after Harry Wilson scored with a brilliant curling effort in the 38th minute to cancel Eddie Nketiah’s 20th minute opener for Palace.
Palace struck decisively from a set piece in the closing minutes after Emile Smith-Rowe’s goal was ruled out by VAR as Samuel Chukwueze was adjudged offside in the build up.
Fulham controlled possession for large spells but lacked cutting edge in the final third, struggling to break down a disciplined and well-organised Palace defence. Despite their dominance, Fulham created few meaningful opportunities and became increasingly frustrated as the game wore on.
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Crystal Palace, patient and compact, waited for the right moment to attack. Their breakthrough came from a perfectly delivered late corner, rising captain Marc Guehi powering home a header that silenced the Cottage.
Match Stats
| Statistic | Fulham | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Fouls | 5 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
Premier League Scores | Premier League Table
The defeat leaves Fulham with more questions as they continue to drop crucial points at home, while Palace walk away with a morale-boosting win and a reminder of their strength on set pieces.
The result moves Palace to 4th place on the Premier League table ahead of Chelsea while Fulham remains in 15th place, hovering above the relegation places.
