Fulham v Liverpool Live: Mac Allister Hits Crossbar but Reds Behind to Wilson’s Strike in Premier League

London, January 4, 2026 – Fulham hosted Liverpool at Craven Cottage in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon, with the hosts taking an early lead through Callum Wilson’s clinical strike. The match, part of the 2025/26 season, saw Liverpool trailing despite dominating possession in the opening exchanges.[1][2]

Fulham, sitting 12th in the table with 27 points from 19 games (8 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses), welcomed a Liverpool side in 4th place on 33 points (10 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses).[1][2] The game kicked off at 15:00 UTC, drawing significant attention as Arne Slot’s Reds aimed to solidify their top-four position ahead of the January transfer window.[1][3]

Early action was frantic. Liverpool earned a corner in the 5th minute after Cody Gakpo’s shot from the centre of the box was blocked by Fulham’s defence, assisted by Curtis Jones. Moments later, Florian Wirtz’s right-footed effort from outside the box was also thwarted.[1] Alexis Mac Allister came closest for the visitors, striking the crossbar with a fierce effort that had the travelling fans on edge.

Fulham capitalised on a swift counter, with Wilson – a recent signing making an impact – slotting home to put the Cottagers ahead. The goal stunned Liverpool, who had controlled the tempo but lacked finishing precision. Key Fulham players like Samuel Amissah, Kevin, and Sander Berge held firm at the back, while Joachim Andersen was pivotal in conceding the early corner.[1]

As the match progressed into the 9th minute, the scoreline read Fulham 1-0 Liverpool. Liverpool’s recent form shows only one of their last seven matches decided by a two-goal margin, with six of their last seven away league games producing over 2.5 goals – setting the stage for a potential thriller.[6] Thisisanfield noted Liverpool’s road trip marked their first away game of 2026, with victory the sole objective.[3]

League standings highlight the stakes: Arsenal lead with 48 points, Aston Villa on 42, Manchester City 41, and Liverpool clinging to 33. Fulham’s mid-table position offers upset potential at home.[1] Live updates continue as both sides push for dominance in this Premier League encounter.

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