Story written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited – April 20, 2025

Craven Cottage, London – April 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM UK Time

Fulham 1 – 2 Chelsea
Scorers: Iwobi (20′) | George (83′), Neto (90+3′)
Halftime: Fulham 1 – 0 Chelsea
Yellow Cards: Bassey (24′) | Colwill (29′), Cucurella (80′), Caicedo (85′)

Chelsea pulled off a thrilling late comeback to defeat Fulham 2-1 in a dramatic Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.

The hosts looked set to secure all three points after Nigerian international Alex Iwobi opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing off a sharp counter-attack. Despite Chelsea’s pressure, Fulham held their ground in the first half, heading into the break with a well-earned 1-0 lead.

Fulham’s defender Calvin Bassey picked up a yellow card in the 24th minute as tempers began to flare early in the match.

Chelsea, however, remained persistent and resilient. After a string of missed opportunities, the Blues finally found the breakthrough in the 83rd minute when substitute George leveled the score with a composed finish.

As the match edged into injury time, Neto turned the game on its head, scoring the match-winner in the 90+3rd minute, sending the traveling Chelsea fans into wild celebrations.

The match also saw a flurry of bookings, with Chelsea’s Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, and Moisés Caicedo receiving yellow cards in the 29th, 80th, and 85th minutes respectively.

This vital win boosts Chelsea’s momentum as they push for a strong finish to the Premier League season, while Fulham will be left ruing their missed chances and late-game collapse.