Season 2026-27

Fulham vs Liverpool

Premier League · Round 20 · Sun 4 Jan 2026, 15:15

Fulham
22 Full time
Liverpool

Fulham and Liverpool drew 2–2 on 4 January 2026 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 20). Goals – Fulham: Harry Wilson 17', Harrison Reed 90+7'; Liverpool: Florian Wirtz 57', Cody Gakpo 90+4'. Highest-rated player: Florian Wirtz (7.6). In 39 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Fulham have won 8, Liverpool 22 and 9 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 17' Harry Wilson Fulham · assist Raul Jimenez 1–0
  2. Half time · 1–0
  3. 57' Florian Wirtz Liverpool · assist Conor Bradley 1–1
  4. 90+4' Cody Gakpo Liverpool 1–2
  5. 90+7' Harrison Reed Fulham · assist Kevin 2–2
  6. Full time · 2–2

Match statistics

FulhamLiverpool

Top stats

42%Ball possession58%
0.74Expected goals (xG)1.37
8Total shots10
2Shots on target2
1Big chances3
3Corner kicks8

Shooting

1.21xG on target (xGOT)1.21
0Big chances missed1
5Shots inside the box7
3Shots outside the box3
3Shots off target5
3Blocked shots3
1Hit the woodwork1
0Headed goals0

Passing

462Passes639
46Long passes49
103Final third passes214
13Crosses23
0.38Expected assists (xA)1.24
15Touches in opposition box33
17Throw-ins27

Defending

15Tackles7
10Interceptions5
40Clearances24
37Duels won30
0Errors leading to shot0
2Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

11Fouls4
2Offsides4
4Free kicks11

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Fulham

Substitutes used

Unused

Samuel Amissah, Benjamin Lecomte, McNally A., Ridgeon S.

Liverpool

Substitutes used

Unused

Giorgi Mamardashvili, Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni, Calvin Ramsay, Andrew Robertson, Frederick Woodman

Fulham vs Liverpool Match Commentary

  1. 90+11' There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
  2. 90+7' Goal · 2–2 GOAL! Harrison Reed (Fulham) receives a quality pass, makes a yard for himself and smashes a jaw-dropping long-range shot into the top right corner. What a remarkable goal!
  3. 90+6' A substitution has been made. Cody Gakpo is replaced by Joe Gomez (Liverpool).
  4. 90+5' Yellow card Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.
  5. 90+5' Goal · 1–2 Goal! The rebound fell to Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) and he fired home from close range. The score is 2:2.
  6. 90+2' Marco Silva decides to make a substitution. Sasa Lukic will be replaced by Harrison Reed (Fulham).
  7. 90+1' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Craig Pawson blows for a foul. Liverpool are awarded the free kick.
  8. 90' 7 additional min. will be played.
  9. 89' That looked a certain handball by Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) inside the box, but the ref wasn't having it and just played on. NO penalty!
  10. 87' Adama Traore (Fulham) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
  11. 85' The referee signals a substitution. Federico Chiesa (Liverpool) is brought on as a substitute for Curtis Jones.
  12. 85' Marco Silva prepares a substitution. Raul Jimenez is replaced by Jonah Kusi Asare (Fulham).
  13. 85' Here comes a substitution. Harry Wilson is given a rest as he is replaced by Adama Traore (Fulham).
  14. 84' Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
  15. 82' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Liverpool.
  16. 81' Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery. The ball goes out of play and Fulham will have a goal kick.
  17. 80' The Liverpool players are exchanging some short passes.
  18. 77' Fulham win a corner.
  19. 77' Harry Wilson (Fulham) wastes a promising chance! He tries his luck with a shot from mid-range, but his effort hits the crossbar! A few inches lower and it could have been a sweet goal!
  20. 76' It will be a substitution. Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) is ready to enter the pitch as Florian Wirtz walks off.
  21. 74' Marco Silva has decided to make a change. Kevin (Fulham) replaces Emile Smith Rowe.
  22. 74' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Tom Cairney leaves the pitch and Sander Berge (Fulham) comes on.
  23. 73' A lofted cross from Harry Wilson (Fulham) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
  24. 72' Fulham have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
  25. 72' The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Harry Wilson (Fulham). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate. The linesman makes the right call and Fulham will have a corner.
  26. 71' Yellow card Harry Wilson (Fulham) has tested the patience of referee Craig Pawson and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
  27. 70' Timothy Castagne (Fulham) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
  28. 67' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
  29. 66' Foul! Issa Diop (Fulham) is penalised for pulling back his opponent. Liverpool are awarded a free kick.
  30. 65' Great teamplay by Fulham as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
  31. 63' It looked like the long-range shot by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) would end up in the net, but the effort went painfully wide of the left post. The goalkeeper was quite lucky this time.
  32. 60' Referee Craig Pawson points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) goes wild in celebration.
  33. 57' Referee Craig Pawson makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether the goal can stand. Let’s see what happens!
  34. 57' A goal, which was scored by Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), was disallowed due to offside.
  35. 56' A player from Fulham commits a rough challenge. Craig Pawson blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. Liverpool have a free kick.
  36. 56' Fulham players are playing combination football and attempting to create a goal-scoring opportunity, but they will have to wait for that as they have just lost possession due to a poor pass.
  37. 55' PENALTY APPEAL after Harry Wilson (Fulham) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
  38. 54' A cross from Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
  39. 54' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) swings in a dangerous cross from the resulting corner kick, but none of his teammates manage to outjump the defence.
  40. 53' Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) rises high to connect with a cross from the corner kick, but his powerful header from near the penalty spot crashes against the crossbar!
  41. 53' There's an opportunity for Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
  42. 53' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
  43. 53' Conor Bradley (Liverpool) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
  44. 52' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) steps up and sends a mid-range free kick well wide of the right post. Strong but inaccurate shot.
  45. 50' Tom Cairney (Fulham) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Craig Pawson no option but to blow his whistle. Liverpool are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
  46. 50' The Liverpool players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
  47. 47' Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) has a goal ruled out for offside!
  48. 46' Everything is set for the start of the second half.
  49. 45+3' The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
  50. 45+2' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) clips an inviting cross into the box, but there's no one in a position to get on the end of it.
  51. 45' We will have 2 min. of added time.
  52. 45' The Liverpool players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
  53. 44' Curtis Jones (Liverpool) commits a rough challenge and Craig Pawson blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Fulham, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
  54. 42' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) launches a powerful cross from the corner into the box, but the ball is intercepted by the defender.
  55. 41' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Liverpool.
  56. 41' Liverpool are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
  57. 40' Conor Bradley (Liverpool) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
  58. 38' Liverpool force their opponents to concede a corner.
  59. 32' Post! Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his header from the centre of the box wasn't accurate enough and the ball crashed against the right post!
  60. 32' The resulting set piece from Liverpool is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
  61. 32' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Liverpool earn a corner.
  62. 30' Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
  63. 28' The ball spins up and hits the hand of Antonee Robinson (Fulham) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Liverpool in a dangerous position.
  64. 26' Conor Bradley (Liverpool) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
  65. 26' Milos Kerkez (Liverpool) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
  66. 25' Craig Pawson blows his whistle. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) commits a foul after dangerous play. A free kick has been awarded to Fulham.
  67. 24' The Liverpool players are exchanging fine passes and are waiting for an opportunity to start an attack, but here's a mistake and a loss of possession. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Fulham.
  68. 23' Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
  69. 19' Referee Craig Pawson points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Harry Wilson (Fulham) goes wild in celebration.
  70. 18' Harry Wilson (Fulham) scores a goal, but Craig Pawson makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether the goal can stand.
  71. 17' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Raul Jimenez plays a short, square pass into the path of Harry Wilson (Fulham), who bends a shot straight into the bottom right corner to make it 1:0. Fabulous goal!
  72. 16' The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Fulham.
  73. 15' Fulham control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
  74. 13' Liverpool seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
  75. 11' What a chance that is! Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) finds himself unmarked in a promising position after receiving a cross on the edge of the box and his attempt sails a whisker wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Fulham will have a goal kick.
  76. 10' Wonderful movement by Liverpool. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
  77. 7' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
  78. 6' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
  79. 6' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) takes a first-time shot from the edge of the box, but his effort is well blocked by the defender.
  80. 6' The ball goes behind for a corner. Liverpool will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
  81. 5' Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort. Liverpool have been awarded a corner kick.
  82. 5' One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Florian Wirtz (Liverpool).
  83. 4' Neat passing move from Fulham in order to create new attacking opportunities.
  84. 1' Nice passing game by Fulham. They are increasing their possession with a series of long passes and waiting for the right moment to create an attacking opportunity.
  85. 1' The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
  86. Fulham will kick the game off.
  87. The match will be delayed.
  88. The referee of today's match will be Craig Pawson.
  89. In the details of this match, you can glance at the lineups while the game is about to begin.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
8Fulham wins9Draws22Liverpool wins

39 meetings · goals Fulham 37–73 Liverpool

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
5 Liverpool 38 17 9 12 +10 60
11 Fulham 38 15 7 16 −4 52

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers