Fulham vs Brentford: The London Derby Drama!
So, let’s talk about the latest London derby, where the only thing more predictable than Fulham’s performance against Brentford was the fact that all of us at home were shouting at the screen because well, it’s just a part of being a footy fan, innit? Fulham haven’t won against Brentford since 2022, and despite a promising start—three threatening attempts within the first twenty minutes—we found ourselves saying, “Oh great, here we go again!”
Match Overview
The game began with Fulham looking somewhat alive, but just like when I try to start a workout routine, their efforts quickly faded. Enter Mark Flekken, living proof that goalkeeping is as much an art as painting with a brush…only his brush happens to be made of $100,000 gloves and a fair bit of luck! Flekken showcased incredible reflexes, stopping Fulham from taking a hint at goal, while in return, Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt really knew how to channel his inner David Beckham, striking from 25 meters to put the bees buzzing at 1–0.
The second half saw Fulham having more of the ball—granted, it’s like handing a toddler the last cookie and then being surprised when they break it. The Londoners liked to pass it around as if playing a game of keep-away, but as it turns out, that doesn’t count as scoring. The breakthrough finally came via substitutes—did someone say “substitute magic”? Adama Traoré’s pass found Harry Wilson, who in a last-minute twist worthy of a Hollywood thriller, fired it into the upper right corner from the outside. It was like the plot twist no one saw coming, and it was 1–1! Cue the dramatic music!
The Clutch Finish
Now, you’d think that Brentford would have learned their lesson, but oh no, they celebrated too soon! After Wilson equalized in the 92nd minute like it was the last minute of a desperate Tinder date, they subsided as if their batteries had run out. Antonee Robinson set up yet another goal for Wilson in the 97th minute, giving Fulham a shocking 2–1 victory. It was dramatic, it was chaotic, and it was everything you could want from a London derby. Wilson became the hero they all needed, and trust me, someone is definitely writing a sitcom about this.
In the Broader Context of the Premier League
Looking across the Premier League, the usual suspects were up to their antics as well. Manchester United crawled to a draw with Chelsea (*yawn*), while Tottenham Hotspur put four past Aston Villa in a masterclass performance, showing that even a broken clock is right twice a day. Meanwhile, Bournemouth gave Manchester City a run for their money, showing that City isn’t infallible after all. And isn’t that just sweet music to our ears?… right before we remember our lives outside of football.
The Table Tussle
As the dust settles from the weekends’ chaos, we find Liverpool still leading the charge, while Fulham sit smugly in ninth, ready to embrace the spoils of this derby victory. Brentford? They’re still hovering around 12th, which means they can probably still hit up their favorite pub after a game—a vital part of football culture!
Final Thoughts
So there we have it folks, in sports as in life: it’s all about timing. When you think you’re down for the count, all it takes is a moment of brilliance to turn it all around. And in the world of London derbies, if you’re not winning, you might as well entertain us with a spectacular comeback!
Until next time, keep your chin up, and your expectations low. Football, like comedy, is about timing, and oh boy, was that a fantastic punchline!
Fulham have not won against Brentford since 2022 and this time they were already behind in the first half. Even though the home team threatened three times in the first twenty minutes, Mark Flekken showed several feats to protect Brentford’s goal. On the other hand, the guests only shot once on goal, Vitaly Janelt From 25 meters, he shot with great force into the net, right next to the left post. 0–1
In the second half as well, the Londoners possessed more of the ball, but they were only able to create a threat from through shots and passes. The breakthrough was finally brought by two substitutes: from Adama Traoré’s pass from the right Harry Wilson with an outside shot into the upper right corner in the 92nd minute. After the conceded goal, Brentford came out of their own half, but Fulham took advantage of this. This time Antonee Robinson was the preparer and the goal again Wilson scored – in dramatic circumstances by Fulham 2–1-re beat Brentford.
PREMIER LEAGUE
ROUND 10, Monday match
Fulham–Brentford 2–1 (Wilson 90+2., 90+7., ill. Janelt 24.)
They played on Sunday
Manchester United–Chelsea 1–1 (B. Fernandes 70. – from 11, or Caicedo 74.)
Tottenham Hotspur–Aston Villa 4–1 (Johnson 49., Solanke 75., 79., Maddison 90+6., ill. Rogers 32.)
They played on Saturday
AFC Bournemouth–Manchester City 2–1 (Semenyo 9., Evanilson 64., ill. Gvardiol 82.)
Ipswich Town–Leicester City 1–1 (L. Davis 55., ill. Ayew 90+3.)
Exhibited by K. Phillips (77, Ipswich)
Nottingham Forest–West Ham United 3–0 (Ch. Wood 27., Hudson-Odoi 65., Aina 78.)
Out: E. Álvarez (45+2., West Ham)
Southampton–Everton 1–0 (A. Armstrong 85.)
Liverpool–Brighton & Hove Albion 2–1 (Stone 69., Szalah 72., ill. Cardinal 14.)
Wolverhampton Wanderers–Crystal Palace 2–2 (Strand Larsen 67., Joao Gomes 72., ill. Chalobah 60., Guéhi 77.)
Newcastle United–Arsenal 1–0 (Isak 12.)
THE JOB
M
Gy
D
V
L–K
Gk
P
1. Liverpool
10
8
1
1
19–6
+13
25
2. Manchester City
10
7
2
1
21–11
+10
23
3. Nottingham Forest
10
5
4
1
14–7
+7
19
4. Chelsea
10
5
3
2
20–12
+8
18
5. Arsenal
10
5
3
2
17–11
+6
18
6. Aston Villa
10
5
3
2
17–15
+2
18
7. Tottenham
10
5
1
4
22–11
+11
16
8. Brighton & Hove Albion
10
4
4
2
17–14
+3
16
9. Fulham
10
4
3
3
14–13
+1
15
10. Bournemouth
10
4
3
3
13–12
+1
15
11. Newcastle
10
4
3
3
10–10
0
15
12. Brentford
10
4
1
5
19–20
–1
13
13. Manchester United
10
3
3
4
9–12
–3
12
14. West Ham
10
3
2
5
13–19
–6
11
15. Leicester City
10
2
4
4
14–18
–4
10
16. Everton
10
2
3
5
10–17
–7
9
17. Crystal Palace
10
1
4
5
8–13
–5
7
18. Ipswich Town
10
–
5
5
10–21
–11
5
19. Southampton
10
1
1
8
7–19
–12
4
20. Wolverhampton
10
–
3
7
14–27
–13
3
Manchester United–Chelsea 1–1 (B. Fernandes 70. – from 11, or Caicedo 74.)
Tottenham Hotspur–Aston Villa 4–1 (Johnson 49., Solanke 75., 79., Maddison 90+6., ill. Rogers 32.)
They played on Saturday
AFC Bournemouth–Manchester City 2–1 (Semenyo 9., Evanilson 64., ill. Gvardiol 82.)
Ipswich Town–Leicester City 1–1 (L. Davis 55., ill. Ayew 90+3.)
Exhibited by K. Phillips (77, Ipswich)
Nottingham Forest–West Ham United 3–0 (Ch. Wood 27., Hudson-Odoi 65., Aina 78.)
Out: E. Álvarez (45+2., West Ham)
Southampton–Everton 1–0 (A. Armstrong 85.)
Liverpool–Brighton & Hove Albion 2–1 (Stone 69., Szalah 72., ill. Cardinal 14.)
Wolverhampton Wanderers–Crystal Palace 2–2 (Strand Larsen 67., Joao Gomes 72., ill. Chalobah 60., Guéhi 77.)
Newcastle United–Arsenal 1–0 (Isak 12.)
THE JOB
M
Gy
D
V
L–K
Gk
P
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Liverpool | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | +13 | 25 |
| 2. Manchester City | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 11 | +10 | 23 |
| 3. Nottingham Forest | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 19 |
| 4. Chelsea | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 18 |
| 5. Arsenal | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 18 |
| 6. Aston Villa | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 18 |
| 7. Tottenham | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 16 |
| 8. Brighton & Hove Albion | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 16 |
| 9. Fulham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 15 |
| 10. Bournemouth | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 15 |
| 11. Newcastle | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 12. Brentford | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 13 |
| 13. Manchester United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 12 |
| 14. West Ham | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 11 |
