By: Dayo Awoniyi
Fulham pulled off a sensational 3-2 victory over Premier League leaders Liverpool at Craven Cottage on April 6, 2025, with a standout performance from Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi.
The result sent shockwaves through the league, as the Cottagers delivered a thrilling comeback to secure all three points and bolster their European aspirations.
Liverpool initially took control of the match in the 14th minute when Alexis Mac Allister found the back of the net with a stunning strike.
However, Fulham quickly responded with Ryan Sessegnon’s equalizer in the 23rd minute, a delightful volley that brought the hosts level. Iwobi then gave Fulham the lead in the 32nd minute, finishing off a well-crafted team move to make it 2-1.
Before the break, Rodrigo Muniz added a third for Fulham in the 37th minute, putting them in a commanding 3-1 position going into halftime.
Liverpool didn’t give up, and they came out fighting in the second half. Luis Diaz pulled one back for the visitors in the 72nd minute, narrowing the score to 3-2.
Despite a strong push from the Reds, Fulham’s defense stood tall, keeping Liverpool at bay and holding on for a crucial win.
The victory marked Fulham’s first home win against Liverpool since December 2011, and it was a major boost to their hopes of securing a spot in European competition next season.
For Liverpool, the defeat was a rare blow, and they will look to regroup ahead of their next match against West Ham United on Sunday.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
