Match report

Fulham Hold Off Liverpool, Secure 2-2 Draw in Premier League Clash

Fulham
Fulham
2–2
FT
Liverpool
Liverpool
Jan 4, 2026

Fulham continued their strong form by holding off reigning champions Liverpool to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage. Harry Wilson opened the scoring for Fulham early on, with Fulham's efforts rewarded once again late in the match through Héctor Reed’s goal. Despite F. Wirtz and an equalizer from the Reds, the home side showed resilience to keep their unbeaten run going.

Key Facts

  • • Fulham: 2 goals (H. Wilson at 17', H. Reed at 90' +6'),
  • • Liverpool: 2 goals (F. Wirtz at 57')
  • • Key assists by R. Jiménez and C. Bradley
  • • H. Wilson received a yellow card for Fulham at the 71st minute
  • • Late substitutions including H. Reed's goal-scoring appearance

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 15 J. Cuenca (D)
  • 21 T. Castagne (M)
  • 20 S. Lukic (M)
  • 10 T. Cairney (M)
  • 33 A. Robinson (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (F)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (F)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 40 A. McNally
  • 35 S. Amissah
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 16 S. Berge
  • 38 S. Ridgeon
  • 11 A. Traore
  • 22 Kevin
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 12 C. Bradley (D)
  • 5 I. Konate (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 6 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 7 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili
  • 28 F. Woodman
  • 2 J. Gomez
  • 14 F. Chiesa
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 30 J. Frimpong
  • 42 T. Nyoni
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 73 R. Ngumoha

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    17' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson · Assist: R. Jiménez
  2. Fulham
    18' Fulham Var · Goal confirmed
    H. Wilson
  3. Liverpool
    57' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: C. Bradley
  4. Liverpool
    60' Liverpool Var · Goal confirmed
    F. Wirtz
  5. Fulham
    71' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Wilson

    Foul

  6. Fulham
    74' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Cairney · On: S. Berge
  7. Fulham
    74' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: Kevin
  8. Liverpool
    76' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  9. Fulham
    85' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Wilson · On: Adama Traoré
  10. Fulham
    85' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: J. Kusi Asare
  11. Liverpool
    85' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Jones · On: F. Chiesa
  12. Fulham
    90'+2 Fulham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Lukić · On: H. Reed
  13. Liverpool
    90'+5 Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gakpo
  14. Liverpool
    90'+6 Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: J. Gomez
  15. Fulham
    90' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Reed · Assist: Kevin

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Liverpool
Fouls 11 4
Pass Accuracy 84% 88%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 462 639
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.74 1.37
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 386 563
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham took an early lead through Harry Wilson, with R. Jiménez providing a crucial assist.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted in Liverpool’s favor when F. Wirtz equalized the match at 57 minutes.
  • ▸ Héctor Reed's late goal for Fulham provided a much-needed spark to secure a point against their formidable opponents.