Season 2026-27

Liverpool vs Fulham

Premier League · Round 4 · Sat 12 Sep 2026, 15:00

Liverpool
00 Full time
Fulham

Liverpool and Fulham drew 0–0 at Anfield on 12 September 2026 (Premier League 2026-2027, Round 4). Highest-rated player: Jeremy Jacquet (8.4). In 39 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Liverpool have won 22, Fulham 8 and 9 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Match report

Liverpool vs Fulham Match Overview: 0-0 Premier League

In a Liverpool vs Fulham Match Overview that felt like it was waiting for one clean finish to set Anfield alight, the Liverpool vs Fulham Score stayed stubbornly at 0-0 on 12 September 2026. Liverpool carried the weight of expectation and created the clearer openings, but Fulham’s organisation and Bernd Leno’s calm shot-stopping ensured the Liverpool vs Fulham Result was a point apiece. Alisson also had his moments, most notably when Fulham threatened to steal it, leaving this Premier League match report defined by missed big chances, sharp goalkeeping, and a late surge that never quite found its ending.

First Half

Liverpool began with early intent, circulating the ball through Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz, and quickly testing Fulham’s concentration with set pieces. The first real jolt came when Alexander Isak darted into space and flashed a shot narrowly wide, a warning that Liverpool’s movement between the lines could open doors. Soon after, a corner routine almost paid off when Victor Munoz met the delivery with a header that seemed destined for the roof of the net, only for Leno to spring and claw it away in a save that set the tone for his afternoon.

Fulham didn’t simply cling on. They grew into the contest with purposeful spells of possession and a series of corners that turned Liverpool’s box into a crowded, anxious place. Joshua King had two notable moments: first a blocked effort inside the area, then a low, close-range attempt that briefly looked like it might break the deadlock until Alisson reacted brilliantly to keep Liverpool level. Antonee Robinson, lively down the left, even found himself unmarked for a header from a by-line cross, but he couldn’t steer it on target. Liverpool’s best flowing chance of the half fell to Wirtz inside the area, yet his finish drifted wide, and the interval arrived with both sides sensing opportunity but neither delivering the decisive touch.

Key Moments

  • Isak wriggled free early and dragged a promising effort just wide, setting Liverpool’s attacking tempo.
  • Leno produced a standout save to deny Munoz’s header from a Liverpool corner.
  • Alisson reacted superbly to stop King’s close-range effort after Fulham’s corner pressure.
  • Robinson arrived unmarked for a header but sent it wide, a let-off for Liverpool.
  • Late Liverpool pressure saw Isak glance a header wide and Rio Ngumoha blaze over in stoppage time.

Second Half

The second period opened with immediate jeopardy for Liverpool. Fulham broke with intent, Robinson surged into the box, and Alisson’s quick decision to rush off his line shut the angle before the danger could fully bloom. Moments later, Fulham struck again: a snap sequence in the area ended with Iwobi’s effort blocked amid bodies, the kind of scramble that can turn a match on its head. Liverpool responded by reasserting control through longer spells of passing, trying to pull Fulham’s midfield out of shape and create the one-on-one moments Wirtz and Barcola crave.

Andoni Iraola’s changes added fresh legs and a more direct edge. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo entered to sharpen Liverpool’s rhythm, while Milos Kerkez replaced Konstantinos Tsimikas to keep width and energy on the left. Liverpool’s best second-half openings came through Isak’s dribble-and-shoot from the edge of the area and Szoboszlai stepping onto a threaded pass, but Leno remained composed, reading the shots early and holding firm.

Fulham, though, carried their own threat. After a triple substitution injected new runners, Joshua King produced the clearest chance of the half with a rising strike toward the top of the net, only for Alisson to deliver a terrific save that preserved the stalemate. As the clock ticked down, Liverpool pushed with set pieces and late deliveries, Jeremie Frimpong’s crossing offering a different angle, yet the final touch deserted them. In the closing seconds, Isak battled for a corner and sent a header just wide, and substitute Rio Ngumoha stepped inside his marker before firing over the bar. The Liverpool vs Fulham Highlights ended with frustration for the home crowd and relief for a Fulham side that had earned every second of the clean sheet.

Liverpool vs Fulham Stats Breakdown

The Liverpool vs Fulham Stats told a story of Liverpool control without the finish: 56% possession, 494 passes, and 157 final-third passes underlined their territorial edge. Liverpool generated the higher expected goals with an xG analysis reading of 1.28 to Fulham’s 0.70, and they also recorded more big chances (4 to 1), but the most damning line was the conversion: big chances scored stayed at 0-0, with both teams wasting what they created.

In shot volume, Liverpool led 14-10, while Fulham actually forced more shots on target (Liverpool 3, Fulham 4), reflecting how Fulham’s best moments often ended with a clear sight of goal. The goalkeepers matched each other with three saves apiece, and the defensive work was heavy: Fulham made 33 clearances to Liverpool’s 24, absorbing pressure and clearing the danger repeatedly. Corners leaned Fulham’s way (5-8), a reminder that their threat came in waves, especially when Liverpool’s attacks broke down and transitions followed. Overall, the Liverpool vs Fulham Analysis points to Liverpool’s craft in build-up and chance creation, and Fulham’s resilience in the box and discipline in the key moments that decided the Liverpool vs Fulham Result.

Player of the Match

Bernd Leno (Fulham). In a Liverpool match today where pressure arrived in bursts and then stayed, Leno’s handling and positioning were elite. His first-half save from Munoz’s header was the standout, but the bigger achievement was his consistency: he made Liverpool’s good shots look manageable and gave Fulham the platform to believe the point was there for the taking.

What the Result Means

For Liverpool, this Liverpool vs Fulham Match Report will feel like two points left on the pitch. The structure and chance creation were there, but the missing ingredient was ruthlessness in the moments that define title-chasing seasons. For Fulham, a Fulham match today that demanded concentration and courage ended with a valuable away clean sheet, built on Leno’s authority and a defence that refused to crack even through late pressure. The full-time analysis will focus on Liverpool’s missed big chances and Fulham’s ability to survive the storm while still carrying enough threat to worry Alisson at the other end.

Report written automatically from the match data and commentary. xG figures are the data provider's.

Match statistics

LiverpoolFulham

Top stats

56%Ball possession44%
1.28Expected goals (xG)0.70
14Total shots10
3Shots on target4
4Big chances1
5Corner kicks8

Shooting

0.90xG on target (xGOT)0.41
0Big chances scored0
4Big chances missed1
9Shots inside the box8
5Shots outside the box2
6Shots off target3
5Blocked shots3
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals0

Passing

494Passes398
52Long passes61
157Final third passes93
25Crosses17
13Key passes9
0.60Expected assists (xA)0.53
18Touches in opposition box24
22Throw-ins28

Defending

12Tackles15
11Interceptions11
24Clearances33
38Duels won35
3Goalkeeper saves3
0.41Goals prevented0.90
0.41xGOT faced0.90
0Goals conceded0
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

11Fouls8
1Offsides1
9Free kicks10

Other

5Goal kicks13

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Liverpool

Substitutes used

Unused

Wataru Endo, Lewis Koumas, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Trey Nyoni

Fulham

  1. 1 Bernd Leno 7.7
  2. 21 Timothy Castagne 6.4
  3. 22 David Affengruber 6.5
  4. 3 Calvin Bassey (c) 6.9
  5. 33 Antonee Robinson 6.8
  6. 16 Sander Berge 6.5
  7. 19 Shea Charles 7.6
  8. 14 Oscar Bobb 6.4
  9. 24 Joshua King 7.1
  10. 17 Alex Iwobi 6.5
  11. 7 Gonzalo Garcia 6.0

Substitutes used

Unused

Joachim Andersen, Benjamin Lecomte, Manuel Angel, Cesar Palacios

Liverpool vs Fulham Match Commentary

  1. 90+5' The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
  2. 90+4' A cross into the box picks out Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool), who steps inside his marker and fizzes a shot high over the bar.
  3. 90+2' Alexander Isak (Liverpool) outbattles the defender to win the ball from the corner, but he can't quite control his header and sends it just wide of the left post.
  4. 90+1' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
  5. 90+1' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) smashes the ball from the mid-range free-kick straight into the defensive wall. Liverpool force a corner. They send men into the box.
  6. 90' 4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
  7. 90' Yellow card Antonee Robinson (Fulham) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again. Liverpool will take a free kick near the side line.
  8. 89' A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Liverpool, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
  9. 89' Liverpool will take a free kick. Antonee Robinson (Fulham) makes a rough challenge and Thomas Bramall blows his whistle for a foul.
  10. 88' Fulham can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
  11. 86' Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
  12. 85' The Liverpool players are exchanging some short passes.
  13. 82' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) fails to produce a decent enough free kick for a player of his ability and the only target that he finds is the wall of defenders in front of him.
  14. 81' Yellow card Thomas Bramall shows a yellow card to Kenny Tete (Fulham) for his blatant foul.
  15. 81' A cross into the box from Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) is cleared.
  16. 79' Kevin (Fulham) has a chance after receiving a pass. He measures his shot from the edge of the box but it sails just wide of the left post.
  17. 78' A corner kick by Fulham is thwarted by the well prepared Alisson (Liverpool).
  18. 78' The resulting set piece from Fulham is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
  19. 77' Alvaro Arbeloa prepares a substitution. Alex Iwobi is replaced by Hugo Larsson (Fulham).
  20. 77' Alvaro Arbeloa decides to make a substitution. Joshua King will be replaced by Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham).
  21. 77' The referee signals a substitution. Rodrigo Muniz is brought on as a substitute for Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham).
  22. 76' Joshua King (Fulham) places a shot from the edge of the box towards the top of the net, but Alisson makes a terrific save to deny him. Nice play all round! Fulham have been awarded a corner kick.
  23. 74' Liverpool are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
  24. 72' The substitution is prepared. Kevin (Fulham) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Timothy Castagne.
  25. 72' Andoni Iraola has decided to make a change. Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) replaces Ronald Araujo.
  26. 72' Andoni Iraola has decided to substitute Bradley Barcola (Liverpool) and he is replaced by Rio Ngumoha.
  27. 71' A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Antonee Robinson (Fulham), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
  28. 70' The total number of attempts is 9:8.
  29. 68' Bradley Barcola (Liverpool) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
  30. 67' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the middle of the goal. Bernd Leno has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save.
  31. 64' Calvin Bassey (Fulham) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the resulting corner, but he sends his header straight at the goalkeeper.
  32. 64' Fulham have been awarded a corner kick.
  33. 64' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Fulham. The ball goes out of play and Fulham have been awarded a corner kick.
  34. 63' Substitution. Kenny Tete (Fulham) replaces Oscar Bobb.
  35. 63' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. Corner kick. Fulham will have an opportunity.
  36. 60' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
  37. 60' Andoni Iraola has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) replacing Ryan Gravenberch.
  38. 60' That's the end of the game for Victor Munoz, who is replaced by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
  39. 58' The Liverpool players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
  40. 57' Thomas Bramall has a clear sight and sees a foul from Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
  41. 55' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
  42. 54' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
  43. 54' The corner from Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) is hurriedly cleared.
  44. 52' Alexander Isak (Liverpool) dribbled past his opponents before finding himself in a great position to strike. His attempt from just outside of the box went towards the bottom left corner, but it wasn't dangerous and Bernd Leno made a comfortable save.
  45. 51' Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Liverpool.
  46. 49' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
  47. 49' A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Alex Iwobi (Fulham) inside the box following a slide rule pass.
  48. 49' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) dribbles into the box, but Alisson is quick enough to come off his line and stop him.
  49. 46' Half-time substitution. Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) is replaced by Milos Kerkez.
  50. 46' Referee Thomas Bramall blows his whistle to start the second half.
  51. 45+2' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
  52. 45+1' David Affengruber (Fulham) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Thomas Bramall saw the whole situation.
  53. 45' 1 additional min. will be played.
  54. 45' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
  55. 44' Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) was too forceful with his tackle and Thomas Bramall interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
  56. 44' The resulting corner from Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) comes to nothing.
  57. 43' Bradley Barcola (Liverpool) takes a first-time shot inside the box after latching onto a nice lofted pass, but the effort is blocked and spins away to safety. The ball is out of play and Liverpool manage to earn a corner.
  58. 41' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass. The ball goes out of play and Fulham will have a goal kick.
  59. 40' Thomas Bramall couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) and blew his whistle.
  60. 39' Fulham seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
  61. 37' A cross from the by-line finds Antonee Robinson (Fulham) unmarked on the penalty spot, but he is unable to find the target and sends his header well wide of the left post.
  62. 34' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Thomas Bramall has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
  63. 33' A cross following the corner kick finds its way to Joshua King (Fulham) inside the box and he manages to steer it low to the middle of the target. He is about to start celebrating a goal, but Alisson makes a save in the nick of time to maintain the current score.
  64. 33' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
  65. 31' Excellent touch by Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham)! He latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box but miskicks and the ball goes well wide of the right post. Poor effort.
  66. 30' Fulham take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
  67. 29' Joshua King (Fulham) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked. The referee signals a corner kick to Fulham.
  68. 29' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
  69. 29' The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Fulham. Calvin Bassey (Fulham) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted.
  70. 28' Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 64:36.
  71. 25' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) finds space inside the box to shoot after collecting a short pass, but it's a wasted effort as it flies well wide of the right post.
  72. 24' Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
  73. 23' Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
  74. 22' Victor Munoz (Liverpool) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner. His header flies towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper leaps from the ground and makes a stunning save.
  75. 22' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) steps up to send the ball in.
  76. 21' Now Liverpool have a corner. Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
  77. 20' Liverpool control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
  78. 17' Thomas Bramall blows for a foul after Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
  79. 16' Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
  80. 14' Calvin Bassey (Fulham) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Alisson, who smothers the ball.
  81. 14' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
  82. 13' The Fulham players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
  83. 11' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) commits a rough challenge and Thomas Bramall blows his whistle for a foul.
  84. 11' Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham) fires the ball towards the left side of the goal from close-range, but his shot is blocked by one of the defenders.
  85. 10' Ambitious effort from Joshua King (Fulham). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the left post.
  86. 9' Alexander Isak (Liverpool) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies narrowly wide of the right post.
  87. 7' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) sends a cross into the box, but Alisson comes off his line to gather the ball.
  88. 6' Liverpool have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
  89. 4' Liverpool enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
  90. 2' Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Thomas Bramall no option but to blow his whistle.
  91. 1' Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
  92. The players are out and the match is about to start. Fulham will have the kick-off.
  93. Thomas Bramall was nominated as the referee for this game.
  94. The starting lineups of both teams are already revealed and you can check them out in the details of this match.
  95. Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
22Liverpool wins9Draws8Fulham wins

39 meetings · goals Liverpool 73–37 Fulham

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

League table

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
7 Liverpool 5 2 3 0 +3 9
20 Fulham 6 0 2 4 −4 2

Season so far

LiverpoolFulham
1.40 Goals per match 1.00
0.80 Conceded per match 1.67
3 Clean sheets 1
1.67 xG per match 1.59
59.0% Possession 53.8%

Premier League 2026-2027. Highlighted: the better figure, after this match where it is already counted.

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