Fulham claimed local bragging rights with a hard-fought 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Craven Cottage, producing a performance full of intensity and belief. The result followed pre-match warnings from SoftFootball about Fulham's resilience at home , with Marco Silva's side proving difficult to break down once again against a Chelsea team struggling for consistency on the road.
The hosts carried confidence from their recent late draw against Liverpool , another sign of their growing composure in big moments, and that belief showed early. Harry Wilson tested Robert Sanchez inside the opening minutes, setting the tone for a lively contest.
Chelsea responded through Enzo Fernandez corners that caused chaos, including an effort that saw Andrey Santos hit the bar, but Fulham gradually seized control of the midfield battle. The game swung decisively in the 22nd minute when Marc Cucurella was sent off.
