Fulham extended their London derby dominance with a 3–1 victory over Brentford at Craven Cottage. Despite falling behind to Mikkel Damsgaard’s opener, the Cottagers roared back with goals from Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson before halftime, and an Ethan Pinnock own goal sealed the result. Marco Silva’s side climb up the table, while Brentford remain stuck in early-season struggles.
Final Score
Fulham 3–1 Brentford
Premier League — Matchday 5 of 38, Craven Cottage, 19 September 2025
Goals
- Brentford — Mikkel Damsgaard 20′
- Fulham — Alex Iwobi 38′, Harry Wilson 40′, Ethan Pinnock (OG) 50′
Key Moments & Talking Points
- Damsgaard opener — Capitalised on a Fulham defensive lapse to give Brentford the lead.
- Iwobi sparks comeback — Clinical close-range finish drew Fulham level.
- Wilson’s strike — Just two minutes later, Wilson drilled home to complete the turnaround.
- Own goal settles it — Pinnock diverted into his own net under pressure from Sessegnon.
- Fulham streak — Three straight wins over Brentford in the PL for the first time since 1929.
Minute-by-Minute Timeline
- 20′ — Goal Brentford 0–1 Damsgaard finishes calmly past Leno.
- 38′ — Goal Fulham 1–1 Iwobi equalises after intercepting play in the box.
- 40′ — Goal Fulham 2–1 Wilson fires in a quick second to turn the game around.
- 50′ — Goal Fulham 3–1 Pinnock own goal from Sessegnon’s cross.
- 70′–90′ — Brentford press but Leno stands strong. Fulham hold firm.
Confirmed Lineups
Fulham XI (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; S. Lukić, Berge; H. Wilson, J. King, A. Iwobi; R. Muniz
Subs used: Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traoré, Timothy Castagne
Brentford XI (5-3-2):
C. Kelleher; Kayode, Pinnock, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard; Schade, Thiago
Subs used: Rico Henry, Fábio Carvalho, Dango Ouattara
Match Stats
- Shots: Fulham 14 – 8 Brentford
- Shots on target: Fulham 3 – 3 Brentford
- Possession: Fulham 53% – 47% Brentford
- Pass accuracy: Fulham 83% – 81% Brentford
- Fouls: Fulham 11 – 13 Brentford
- Corners: Fulham 2 – 10 Brentford
Player of the Match
Harry Wilson (Fulham) — Scored the decisive second goal and created consistent danger on the right flank.
Post-Match Reflection
- Fulham: Solidifying mid-table ambitions, with Iwobi and Wilson proving decisive.
- Brentford: Just 4 points from 5 matches — defensive lapses and poor luck (own goal) costly.
What’s Next
- Fulham — face Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup before visiting Aston Villa in the league.
- Brentford — host Manchester United in their next Premier League fixture.
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