Match report
Fulham Edges Out Brentford 3-2 in Thrilling Premier League Clash
Brentford
2–3
FT
Fulham
May 18, 2025
Fulham secured a dramatic come-from-behind win against Brentford to claim all three points in their critical Premier League clash. Raul Jiménez and Timothee Cairney scored for Fulham, with Helder Wilson contributing the third goal late into the game. For Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa found the back of the net but couldn't stop the Foxes from taking the lead in the final stretch.
Key Facts
- • Fulham 3-2 Brentford (Premier League)
- • Raul Jiménez opened scoring for Fulham at 16'
- • Bryan Mbeumo equalized for Brentford at 22', missed a penalty at 27'
- • Yoane Wissa gave Brentford the lead with a goal at 43'
- • Timothee Cairney and Helder Wilson scored crucial goals late (68' & 70')
Lineups
Brentford
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Flekken (G)
- 33 M. Kayode (D)
- 22 N. Collins (D)
- 4 S. van den Berg (D)
- 23 K. Lewis-Potter (D)
- 6 C. Nørgaard (M)
- 18 Y. Yarmoliuk (M)
- 19 B. Mbeumo (M)
- 24 M. Damsgaard (M)
- 7 K. Schade (M)
- 11 Y. Wissa (F)
Substitutes
- 20 K. Ajer
- 8 M. Jensen
- 3 R. Henry
- 9 Thiago
- 26 Y. Konak
- 39 Gustavo Nunes
- 5 E. Pinnock
- 12 H. Valdimarsson
- 16 B. Mee
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Leno (G)
- 2 K. Tete (D)
- 5 J. Andersen (D)
- 3 C. Bassey (D)
- 33 A. Robinson (D)
- 20 S. Lukić (M)
- 16 S. Berge (M)
- 11 Adama Traoré (M)
- 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
- 17 A. Iwobi (M)
- 7 R. Jiménez (F)
Substitutes
- 10 T. Cairney
- 8 H. Wilson
- 24 J. King
- 30 R. Sessegnon
- 15 Jorge Cuenca
- 12 Carlos Vinícius
- 22 Willian
- 18 Andreas Pereira
- 23 S. Benda
Timeline
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14' Fulham Card · Yellow CardKenny TeteFoul
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16' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalR. Jiménez -
22' Brentford Goal · Normal GoalB. Mbeumo · Assist: Y. Wissa -
27' Brentford Goal · Missed PenaltyB. Mbeumo -
37' Brentford Card · Yellow CardY. WissaFoul
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43' Brentford Goal · Normal GoalY. Wissa -
45'+2 Brentford Card · Yellow CardSepp van den BergOff the ball foul
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46' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Berge · On: T. Cairney -
48' Brentford Card · Yellow CardC. NorgaardFoul
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52' Brentford Card · Yellow CardK. Lewis-PotterFoul
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63' Brentford subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kayode · On: K. Ajer -
66' Fulham Card · Yellow CardE. Smith RoweFoul
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66' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Iwobi · On: H. Wilson -
66' Fulham subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: J. King -
68' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalT. Cairney -
70' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalH. Wilson · Assist: Adama Traoré -
72' Fulham Card · Yellow CardJ. AndersenArgument
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75' Brentford subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: M. Jensen -
76' Brentford subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Schade · On: R. Henry -
76' Brentford subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Lewis-Potter · On: I. Thiago -
80' Fulham subst · Substitution 4Off: Adama Traoré · On: R. Sessegnon -
89' Fulham subst · Substitution 5Off: Antonee Robinson · On: J. Cuenca -
90'+8 Fulham Card · Yellow CardBernd LenoTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Brentford | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 85% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 374 | 371 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| xG | 2.87 | 0.99 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 314 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Brentford's early resurgence after Mbeumo equalized and Wissa took the lead seemed to settle them, but Fulham's late surge with two quick goals changed momentum.
- ▸ Mbeumo missing a penalty at 27' was a turning point as it could have given Brentford an advantage going into halftime.