Fulham v Liverpool: Harry Wilson Strikes Against Former Club as Reds Trail in Premier League

London, January 4, 2026 – Fulham hosted Liverpool in a tense Premier League clash at Craven Cottage, with the Cottagers drawing first blood through ex-Reds winger Harry Wilson, leaving Arne Slot's side trailing early in the 2025/26 season fixture.[1][2]

The match kicked off at 3:00 PM GMT, with The Independent reporter Jamie Braidwood noting the electric atmosphere as Fulham (8-3-8, 27 points) faced fourth-placed Liverpool (10-3-6, 33 points).[1][2] Just minutes in, Liverpool pressed hard: at the 5th minute, Cody Gakpo's right-footed shot from the center of the box was blocked after a Curtis Jones assist, followed by a corner conceded by Fulham's Joachim Andersen. Florian Wirtz then saw his outside-the-box effort blocked at the 6th minute.[1]

The game's turning point came when Harry Wilson, who came through Liverpool's academy before moving to Fulham, unleashed a strike against his former club, putting the hosts ahead. This goal highlighted Fulham's resilience, building on their surprise 3-2 win over Liverpool in the previous season's reverse fixture—their first victory in 15 head-to-heads (1W-4D-10L prior).[1][4]

Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot and unbeaten in eight league games entering the match, struggled to break down Fulham's defense early. Key performers included Fulham's Samuel Amissah, Kevin, and Sander Berge in midfield, while Liverpool relied on Gakpo, Wirtz, and Jones.[1][3] The Reds sit fourth in the table behind Arsenal (48 pts), Aston Villa (42), and Manchester City (41), with Fulham 8th.[1]

As the first half progressed, tensions rose with Fulham defending stoutly. Slot's side eyed a January transfer boost amid squad reinforcement rumors.[1] Live updates from ESPN, RTE, and Flashscore captured the drama, with Fulham fans roaring for an upset. The match remained poised, with Liverpool pushing for an equalizer before halftime.[1][2][3]

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