Fulham 3-1 Brentford — Premier League Match Report
Date: 20 September 2025
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
Competition: Premier League 2025/26
Match Summary
Fulham secured a strong home victory over Brentford with a final score of 3-1, demonstrating resilience and attacking sharpness from the start. The hosts overcame an early setback and pulled ahead with well-timed goals, eventually sealing all three points.
Goals & Key Events
- Early Lead for Brentford: In the 20th minute, Brentford struck first through Mikkel Damsgaard, who slotted in after a defensive error from Fulham in their penalty area.
- Fulham Fightback: Alex Iwobi equalised in the 38th minute finishing off a loose defence, setting up the momentum shift.
- Just two minutes later, in the 40th minute, Harry Wilson curled in a superb shot (assisted by Iwobi) to put Fulham ahead 2-1 going into halftime.
- In the second half, Brentford suffered another blow when Ethan Pinnock scored an own goal in the 50th minute, after pressure from a Fulham corner led to the ball deflecting off him into his own net.
- Fulham cemented their win with a third goal from Rodrigo Muniz in the 59th minute (assist by Harry Wilson), sealing the match.
Performance & Tactical Highlights
- Fulham were dominant in possession and created several quality chances, particularly through the wings and set-pieces. Their attacking transitions and fluid play in the final third paid dividends.
- Brentford started positively and looked dangerous through Damsgaard, but defensive lapses, including the own goal, and inability to deal with Fulham’s sustained pressure cost them.
- Fulham’s Iwobi was influential — he scored and provided the assist for the second goal. Harry Wilson’s shooting from distance and off the bench impact was also significant.
Implications
- Fulham gain valuable three points at home, which boosts their standing and confidence in the early part of the season.
- Brentford suffer a setback; defensive fragility and lapses during set-plays will be areas of concern as they look to steady their campaign.
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