Craven Cottage, London – August 24, 2024: In a compelling Premier League fixture at Craven Cottage, Fulham edged out Leicester City with a 2-1 victory, thanks to a decisive late goal from Alex Iwobi. The match, held before a crowd of 25,401, marked Fulham’s first win of the 2024-25 season and showcased a thrilling display of football from both sides.
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Fulham vs Leicester City Half Time: Smith Rowe Breaks the Deadlock
The game commenced with both teams eager to make an impact. Fulham quickly asserted their dominance, and their efforts bore fruit in the 18th minute. Emile Smith Rowe, who joined Fulham from Arsenal over the summer, opened the scoring with a clinical finish from inside the box. The goal was set up by Adama Traoré, whose precise assist allowed Smith Rowe to slot the ball into the bottom right corner with his left foot.
Leicester City responded well to the early setback. They equalized in the 38th minute, thanks to a header from Wout Faes. The Belgian defender’s goal came from a well-delivered corner by Facundo Buonanotte. After a brief VAR review to confirm the validity of the goal, the score was level at 1-1, setting up an intriguing second half.
Fulham vs Leicester City Half-Time Score: Fulham 1, Leicester City 1
Fulham vs Leicester City Full Time: Iwobi’s Late Goal Secures the Win
The second half began with both teams looking to gain the upper hand. Fulham, however, managed to turn the tide in their favor. In the 70th minute, Alex Iwobi, another former Arsenal player, netted what would be the winning goal. He capitalized on a precise assist from Antonee Robinson to score with a well-placed left-footed shot. The goal was a testament to Iwobi’s sharpness and Fulham’s persistence throughout the match.
Leicester City pushed for an equalizer but found themselves frustrated by Fulham’s resilient defense. The closing minutes were marked by intense action, including yellow cards for Jannik Vestergaard (Leicester) and Tom Cairney (Fulham) for foul play. Despite their best efforts, Leicester could not breach Fulham’s defense.
Fulham vs Leicester City Full-Time Score: Fulham 2, Leicester City 1
Fulham vs Leicester City Lineups
Fulham (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
- Defenders: Kenny Tete, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, Antonee Robinson
- Midfielders: Adama Traoré (69′), Alex Iwobi (Goal 70′), Andreas Pereira (86′), Sasa Lukic
- Forwards: Emile Smith Rowe (Goal 18′), Rodrigo Muniz (80′)
Leicester City (3-4-3):
- Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen
- Defenders: James Justin, Wout Faes (Goal 38′), Jannik Vestergaard
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Abdul Fatawu, Harry Winks, Victor Kristiansen (85′)
- Forwards: Jamie Vardy (71′), Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Facundo Buonanotte (71′)
Fulham vs Leicester City Statistics
- Possession: Fulham 55.3% – Leicester City 44.7%
- Shots on Target: Fulham 6 – Leicester City 4
- Total Shots: Fulham 18 – Leicester City 10
- Touches: Fulham 711 – Leicester City 618
- Passes: Fulham 529 – Leicester City 427
- Tackles: Fulham 14 – Leicester City 20
- Clearances: Fulham 7 – Leicester City 30
- Corners: Fulham 7 – Leicester City 5
- Offsides: Fulham 0 – Leicester City 5
- Yellow Cards: Fulham 2 – Leicester City 2
- Fouls Conceded: Fulham 14 – Leicester City 13
Fulham vs Leicester City Key Moments
- 90+5′ – Yellow Card: Jannik Vestergaard (Leicester City) received a yellow card for a foul on Fulham’s Harrison Reed.
- 90+2′ – Yellow Card: Tom Cairney (Fulham) was booked for a late challenge.
- 70′ – Goal: Alex Iwobi (Fulham) scored the decisive goal with a left-footed shot, assisted by Antonee Robinson.
- 38′ – Goal: Wout Faes (Leicester City) equalized with a header from a Facundo Buonanotte corner, confirmed by VAR.
Fan Vote Man of the Match: Emile Smith Rowe, for his crucial opening goal and overall influential performance.
