Harrison Reed struck a stunning stoppage-time goal from distance as Fulham earned a 2-2 Premier League draw against Liverpool at Craven Cottage, cancelling out Cody Gakpo’s 94th-minute effort and extending Arne Slot’s unwanted winless run against Fulham in England’s top flight.
The match had already swung several times before Reed’s late intervention. Harry Wilson opened the scoring for Fulham in the first half, Florian Wirtz brought Liverpool level after the interval, and Gakpo appeared to settle a lively contest, only for Reed to produce a dramatic response.
Fulham went ahead in the 17th minute with their first serious attack. Raul Jimenez produced a deft touch that sent Wilson clear. Wilson drilled a low strike into the far corner, and after
a VAR check for a possible offside, the goal stood, giving Fulham an early advantage.
Liverpool pushed hard after the break, having already seen Gakpo denied by an offside flag in the first half and Alexis Mac Allister hit the crossbar with a close-range header. The pressure finally told in the 57th minute when Conor Bradley threaded a precise pass through for Wirtz.
Wirtz finished calmly, guiding the ball past the goalkeeper, but the assistant’s flag went up. Another VAR review followed and overturned the decision, confirming Wirtz’s equaliser. That goal continued Wirtz’s improving form, adding to a growing run of Premier League contributions after a long quiet spell.
Wilson almost restored Fulham’s lead when a lofted attempt clipped the top of the bar, reminding Liverpool of the threat on transition. Slot’s side then thought the points were secured when Jeremie Frimpong delivered a deep cross and Gakpo converted in the 94th minute from close range.
Craven Cottage then witnessed another late twist. Substitute Reed collected the ball around 30 yards from goal and unleashed a powerful drive that flew into the top corner, beating the goalkeeper and securing Fulham a point. The strike was Reed’s first Premier League goal since April 2023.
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Premier League Fulham vs Liverpool data debrief and player statistics
The draw added to a recent pattern for Liverpool, who have now shared the points in four of their last seven Premier League fixtures, matching their total number of draws from the previous 31 league games, during which they recorded 18 wins and nine defeats under different circumstances.
Slot’s challenges against Fulham continued. The Liverpool manager has now faced Fulham three times in the Premier League, drawing twice and losing once. Fulham are one of only two sides Slot has met more than twice in the competition without earning a single victory, alongside Nottingham Forest.
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Liverpool recent Premier League record | 4 draws in last 7 league games |
| Arne Slot vs Fulham (Premier League) | 3 games: 0 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
| Florian Wirtz recent league form | 2 goals, 1 assist in last 4 games |
| Florian Wirtz first 15 league games | No goals or assists |
| Harry Wilson since start of November | 9 goal involvements (5 goals, 4 assists) |
| Erling Haaland since start of November | 11 goal involvements |
| Harrison Reed Premier League goal gap | 50 appearances and 995 days since last goal |
| Harrison Reed previous league goal | Against Everton, April 2023 |
Wirtz’s contribution highlighted a clear shift in form. After failing to produce a single goal or assist in the first 15 Premier League matches, Wirtz now has two goals and one assist across the last four league appearances, offering Liverpool more threat between the lines.
Fulham could also point to Wilson’s influence. Since the start of November, Wilson has registered nine Premier League goal involvements, from five goals and four assists. Across the division, only Erling Haaland surpassed that tally in the same period, with 11 goal contributions for Manchester City.
Reed’s strike added a personal milestone to Fulham’s result. The midfielder had gone 50 Premier League matches without scoring before this match, with the previous goal coming against Everton in April 2023, 995 days earlier, making this long-range finish a significant moment in Reed’s career and Fulham’s season.
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