Brentford seemed set for their first-ever Monday night Premier League away win, leading Fulham 1-0 after a sensational 30-yard strike from Vitaly Janelt in the first half. Fulham, though dominant from the start, struggled to capitalize on their early chances, with Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe both missing key opportunities in front of goal. Despite their intensity, Fulham’s final-third accuracy continued to fall short as Brentford held firm.
In the second half, Fulham intensified their attack with substitute additions, Adama Traoré and Rodrigo Muniz, while Brentford looked dangerous on the break through Keane Lewis-Potter. However, as Brentford defended their narrow lead, they made a late tactical switch, bringing on Ben Mee to secure their defense. This defensive strategy, however, turned costly as Fulham found momentum in stoppage time.
Fulham’s persistence paid off in dramatic style when, in stoppage time, Harry Wilson beat Mee to flick home Traoré’s cross, leveling the score 1-1. The game’s climax was capped off moments later when Wilson struck again, this time heading in an inch-perfect cross from Antonee Robinson to complete Fulham’s astonishing comeback, igniting Craven Cottage and securing a 2-1 victory.
The win propels Fulham into the top half of the Premier League standings, while Brentford is left to ponder a missed opportunity for a historic away victory.
