Goals
1–0 — Harry Wilson, 17th minute, Fulham (assist: Jimenez)
1–1 — Florian Wirtz, 57th minute, Liverpool (assist: Bradley)
1–2 — Cody Gakpo, 94th minute, Liverpool
2–2 — Harrison Reed, 97th minute, Fulham
Match Report
Fulham produced a dramatic late comeback to hold Liverpool to a 2–2 draw in an intense Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage, with VAR decisions and added-time drama shaping a gripping afternoon.
The hosts began with aggression and purpose, unsettling Liverpool’s back line from the opening stages. Fulham’s early pressure was rewarded when they took the lead midway through the first half, although celebrations were briefly halted as the goal was initially ruled out for offside before being awarded following a VAR review.
Liverpool, operating without injured forwards Ekitike and Isak, struggled for fluency in attack during the first half, lacking penetration and sharp movement in the final third. That absence of recognised options partly explained their difficulty in breaking down Fulham’s compact defensive shape before the interval.
After the restart, Liverpool increased their tempo and territorial control. Their equaliser also came with a VAR delay, having first been disallowed for offside before technology intervened to overturn the on-field decision, swinging momentum firmly in the visitors’ favour.
As the match moved into stoppage time, Liverpool appeared to have completed the turnaround with a late goal that silenced Craven Cottage. However, the drama was not finished. Fulham surged forward once more and, in the dying seconds of added time, delivered a spectacular equaliser that ensured the points were shared.
Tactical Overview
Fulham’s early intensity disrupted Liverpool’s rhythm, with quick transitions and disciplined positioning forcing errors across the back line. Their compact approach limited space between midfield and defence and made progression difficult for the visitors.
Liverpool adjusted after the break, circulating the ball more sharply and committing additional numbers forward. While that pressure eventually told, Fulham’s refusal to retreat in the closing moments was decisive, culminating in a powerful long-range effort that produced a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser.
Match Statistics
Liverpool dominated possession and territory for long spells, particularly in the second half, but Fulham matched them for shots on target. VAR interventions, late goals and relentless intensity defined a contest that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic draws of the campaign.
