Fulham and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage, with the match ending in a dramatic finish thanks to a last-gasp goal from Harrison Reed. The result extended Fulham’s unbeaten Premier League run to five matches, while Liverpool suffered their fourth draw in seven league games, leaving them frustrated after dominating large periods of the match.
The hosts started strongly, and Harry Wilson broke the deadlock in the 17th minute. Raúl Jiménez cleverly flicked a pass beyond the Liverpool defence, allowing Wilson to slot the ball into the far corner. Initially flagged offside, a lengthy VAR check confirmed the goal as legitimate, giving Fulham an early advantage. Liverpool struggled to respond before half-time, registering only a single shot from Curtis Jones.
The second half saw Liverpool turn up the pressure. Alexis Mac Allister came close with a header that hit the crossbar, and Florian Wirtz eventually equalised for the visitors after a quick attack. Conor Bradley’s run and flick set up Wirtz, whose left-footed strike beat Bernd Leno in goal, making it 1-1. VAR again intervened to confirm the goal after an offside check.
Liverpool took the lead later in the second half when Cody Gakpo scored following a Jeremie Frimpong cross. It appeared that the Reds had secured all three points, but Fulham produced one final twist. Having come on just moments before Liverpool’s second goal, Harrison Reed collected the ball on the edge of the area and unleashed a dipping strike that beat Alisson, finding the top corner via the underside of the bar in the 97th minute. This stunning strike rescued a point for the hosts in a truly dramatic finish.
Fulham’s resilience and Reed’s last-minute heroics were the highlight, while Liverpool will reflect on missed chances and a frustrating inability to secure victory despite dominating possession.
