September 13, (THEWILL) — Gabriel Gudmundsson’s unfortunate own goal in stoppage time handed Fulham their first English Premier League victory of the season at Craven Cottage. The Leeds defender could do nothing when Sasa Lukic’s corner ricocheted off his head and into his own net during the fourth minute of additional time, wrong-footing goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Leeds United controlled the majority of proceedings, creating the better opportunities throughout the match. Dominic Calvert-Lewin directed a header straight at Bernd Leno, while Sean Longstaff struck the woodwork just before half-time, leaving the visitors frustrated at their inability to convert territorial dominance into goals.
The pattern continued after the interval, with Brenden Aaronson threatening early in the second period. Leeds maintained their grip on the game and prevented Fulham from registering any attacking threat, with the home side managing no shots until the 58th minute of the contest.
Fulham’s first genuine chance materialised through Harry Wilson’s free-kick, sparking increased urgency from the hosts. Rodrigo Muniz and debutant Kevin both tested Darlow as Marco Silva’s team pressed forward, yet the Leeds goalkeeper remained resolute until that decisive deflection arrived.
The victory elevates Fulham to 10th position in the English Premier League standings, while Leeds fall to 14th place, one point behind their opponents. Silva’s side will welcome this confidence-boosting result after struggling early in their campaign, though Leeds will feel devastated at conceding victory so late in the match.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
