Fulham staged a stirring comeback under the lights at Craven Cottage, overturning an early setback to claim a convincing 3-1 win over Brentford in the west London derby. Goals from Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson, and an own goal from Ethan Pinnock capped a resilient display that highlighted both Fulham’s attacking flair and their growing maturity as a Premier League force.
The match began with a nervy moment for young playmaker Josh King, whose misplaced pass in the 20th minute gifted Mikkel Damsgaard the chance to slot past Bernd Leno and give Brentford the lead. At just 18, King is still finding his feet in top-flight football, but the support from teammates, notably Alex Iwobi, ensured his confidence was not broken.
Iwobi quickly turned into the driving force of Fulham’s resurgence. Linking well with Ryan Sessegnon down the left, he tested the Brentford backline with clever movement and incisive passing. His equaliser arrived in the 38th minute, a low finish beneath Caoimhín Kelleher after hesitation among Brentford’s defenders. Just moments later, Iwobi added an assist, delivering a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Wilson, who finished clinically to turn the game on its head.
The second half saw Fulham tighten their grip on proceedings. In the 50th minute, Sessegnon’s dangerous cross forced Pinnock into an unfortunate own goal, doubling the hosts’ advantage. Rodrigo Muniz thought he had added a fourth shortly after, only for VAR to intervene, spotting an elbow in the buildup that left Nathan Collins bloodied and the goal disallowed.
Despite Brentford manager Keith Andrews turning to his bench to try and change the momentum, the visitors struggled to recover. Their defensive uncertainty, particularly when dealing with crosses and second balls, proved costly. Brentford have now lost all three of their away matches this season and surrendered eight points from winning positions, underlining the challenges facing their new manager.
For Fulham, the victory not only brought bragging rights in this local rivalry but also reinforced their growing belief under Marco Silva. With Iwobi orchestrating attacks and Wilson back among the goals, the team showed a balance of resilience and creativity that bodes well for the months ahead.
Craven Cottage roared as the final whistle confirmed a statement win, with Iwobi’s influence central to a performance that will live long in the memory of Fulham supporters.
