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Fulham FC 3 - 1 AFC Bournemouth
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
17:10
Moving above their opponents in the Premier League table with a first top-flight victory of the year, Fulham come out on top after an action-packed 90 minutes at Craven Cottage, where it ends 3-1 to the hosts. After De Cordova-Reid's opening goal, Muniz struck twice either side of Senesi's superb reply, and when Bournemouth's deficit was extended to two goals shortly after they'd pulled one back, they had another mountain to climb. Despite laying siege to the Cottagers' penalty area - racking up numerous corners and shots - the visitors were ultimately short of a clinical edge up front. While Fulham play host to Aston Villa in seven days time, Bournemouth are next in action at Newcastle United, when they will again try to post their first league win of 2024. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
17:03
FULL-TIME: FULHAM 3-1 BOURNEMOUTH
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
17:03
Bournemouth are still flying forward in numbers, with Fulham now camped on the edge of their own area. It's a commendable approach from the Cherries, who are surely beaten now.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
17:03
The ball drops nicely for Semenyo just inside the box, but he lashes a hurried shot over the crossbar before holding his head in his hands. Bournemouth have lacked some finesse in the final third today.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:59
As at the end of the first half, there are to be at least seven minutes added to the second. Incredibly, Bournemouth have racked up 24 shots in this game, but they've only broken through once so far.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:58
Yellow Card Harry Wilson
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:57
Ouattara beats the on-rushing Leno to a long ball into the area, but the substitute must ultimately settle for a corner-kick. It comes to nothing, and Bournemouth's slim hopes recede further.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:55
If anything, Bournemouth have lost some momentum since making their substitutions. Fulham look more comfortable, as they sense three points are almost in the bag.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:53
After a brief moment of concern, Joao Palhinha is able to overcome a knock and continue; this open-ended encounter thunders on towards its climax.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:49
Making his first notable impact on proceedings, Broja wins a corner on the right - Fulham's first - but the hosts can't make anything of it. Bournemouth stand firm.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:49
Substitution Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira Fodé Ballo-Touré
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:48
Substitution Willian Borges da Silva Adama Traoré Diarra
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:46
Arriving on the right edge of the area, Ouattara beats Robinson on the blind side; however, his header is sent tamely towards Leno, who gratefully gathers the ball. Time is running out for Bournemouth now.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:45
Cook's lofted free-kick towards the box is bundled behind by Joao Palhinha, resulting in another Bournemouth corner. Once more, Ream is the man to help clear Fulham's lines following the subsequent set-piece.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:45
Yellow Card Adam James Smith
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:45
Twice, late interventions from Ream keep Bournemouth at bay. The latter results in the Cherries' 11th corner-kick of the match - they've created plenty of pressure from previous set-pieces, but have converted only once.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:41
Semenyo can't quite take Solanke's flick-on into his stride at the back post, and Bournemouth's latest half-chance evaporates. Fulham are hanging on here, but they do have a two-goal advantage to defend.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:40
Diop turns the ball behind for another corner, as Bournemouth resume their period of pressure. Surely they have to break through soon, if they're to take anything out of this end-to-end game?
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:40
Substitution Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho Armando Broja
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:36
Play comes to a halt as Muniz is left down on the turf with an injury, and it looks like Bournemouth will make use of the stoppage to introduce some more substitutes.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:35
SAVE! Bournemouth's latest set-piece is headed away at the near post, but Tavernier then picks up the loose ball, before testing Leno with shot towards the bottom-left corner. Fulham's goalkeeper dives across and tips it away!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:34
Substitution Luis Fernando Sinisterra Lucumí Enes Ünal
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:32
Semenyo earns Bournemouth yet another corner-kick, which leaves Leno in some trouble under his own crossbar. Reed clears the danger, and the Cherries now have a corner on the left.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:32
Substitution Marcus Joseph Tavernier Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:28
Substitution Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid Harry Wilson
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:28
Substitution Alex Jay Scott Antoine Serlom Semenyo
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:28
CLOSE! Solanke is warming up now! The big striker controls the ball with his chest on the edge of Fulham's area, then sends a looping overhead kick narrowly over the crossbar! The chances keep coming at Craven Cottage - but that would have been the most spectacular goal so far.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:27
Substitution Thomas Cairney Harrison James Reed
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:25
Yellow Card Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:25
The visitors are again growing in confidence, as they force another corner on the right. Tavernier's inswinging delivery causes havoc: it strikes Andreas Pereira and falls for Solanke, whose first-time flick at goal is deflected straight towards Neto.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:23
A wild effort by Solanke, taken from over 20 yards out, soars well high and wide of Leno's goal. It was an ambitious attempt, but Bournemouth really have to try their luck now.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:23
At the end of a bright passing move, following another turnover of possession in midfield, Scott shoots straight at Leno from just outside the area. This game is relentless, with neither side overly concerned with keeping the back door shut.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:16
Assist Willian Borges da Silva
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:15
Goal Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:14
Assist Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:14
Christie miscues his shot on the turn from close range, allowing Robinson to make a block that sends the ball behind for a Bournemouth corner.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:12
Willian's wizardry continues, as the brilliant Brazilian drifts inside Bournemouth's dozing defence and tests Neto with a low shot from the edge of the area. It's a fairly straightforward save, but Fulham clearly mean to finish this game as soon as possible.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:10
Fulham kick off, and we are back under way at Craven Cottage!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:09
Substitution Lloyd Casius Kelly Miloš Kerkez
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:06
The only statistical solace for Bournemouth fans at the break is that Solanke has scored in each of his last five games against Fulham, while the Cherries have also found the net in 10 of their 11 Premier League away fixtures this season. Both trends may need to continue if they are to overturn their deficit today.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
16:00
Thanks to a goal and an assist from De Cordova-Reid, fluent Fulham lead by two at Craven Cottage, as they inch closer to a first league win of 2024. Bournemouth were opened up on several occasions, with Neto also needed to keep the Cottagers at bay, before gradually growing into the game as it progressed. The Cherries were not clinical when it counted, though, and have a mountain to climb during the second half: they have lost on all six previous occasions when trailing at half-time in the Premier League this season.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:55
HALF-TIME: FULHAM 2-0 BOURNEMOUTH
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:55
Sinisterra whips a dangerous ball in from the left wing, which just misses out Solanke on its way past the far post. It was a tantalising delivery but a little overhit.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:54
A rare moment of calm descends, as Fulham take a more measured approach now. They've had far more of the ball and have largely used it more effectively than their visitors.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:52
Kelly has to concede a throw-in deep inside Bournemouth territory, as Fulham continue to drive forward and seek a killer third goal. This game has been open-ended, with neither team choosing to sit back and soak up pressure.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:50
SAVE! In the first of seven stoppage-time minutes, Willian slips Robinson through into the area, with Neto required to make a close-range save from the full-back's low finish! Then, Willian shoots well wide from the follow-up: he's having a brilliant game today!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:48
The influential Willian again slices through Bournemouth's back four, but Cairney's cross from the left is then bundled away to safety by the Cherries' overstretched defence.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:46
Scott drags a first-time shot wide of the left-hand post, with Leno scrambling across his goal to cover. Bournemouth are posing a regular threat now, but still seem to be bound for a two-goal deficit at the interval.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:45
Bournemouth have now conceded eight goals in the last 15 minutes of the first half this season, and no other Premier League team has shipped more during that time period. That won't have gone unnoticed by Iraola.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:44
WIDE! From a great position just inside the area, Tavernier pulls his low shot past the right-hand post, after Sinisterra creates a good chance for his fellow winger! Bournemouth have not been clinical enough in this game!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:38
Assist Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:38
Bournemouth are definitely back in this game now, as Fulham are forced back a few yards for the first time. Iraola will be keen for his team to capitalise on their improvement before the break.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:37
Goal Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:36
MISS! Solanke spurns an opportunity to pull his team level, as he escapes his marker at a corner-kick from the left but then fails to convert from close range! It sat awkwardly for the Cherries' main marksman, but that was by far his best chance yet!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:34
GOOD STOP! Leno reaches up to punch away a stinging effort by Sinisterra, taken from the edge of the area! The winger sends the ball flying towards the top-left corner, but Fulham's goalkeeper proves equal to it!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:32
Play gets back under way after a brief pause for Neto to receive treatment following his close-range save a few moments ago. Fulham are winning the midfield battle so far, but can they go on to extend their advantage before the break?
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:30
CLOSE! Fulham nearly double their lead, as Castagne pulls back a low cross for Andreas Pereira, whose angled shot from the edge of the area is deflected against Neto! Bournemouth are lucky to escape there - that could have gone anywhere!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:27
Sinisterra almost fully capitalises on a loose ball by Castagne, as Bournemouth build down the left and create their first major opening. However, the speedy winger drags his 15-yard shot wide of the near post, leaving Leno untroubled.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:25
The home side are back in control of proceedings, as they pass the ball around purposefully just inside Bournemouth's half. They've had some 66 per cent of possession so far, with their visitors often left chasing shadows.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:23
As Cairney is looked over by Fulham's medics, Reed warms up with intent near the touchline. It looks as though Cairney can continue, though, and play is now set to resume.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:22
Having taken a strong blow on the head from Scott's free-kick, Cairney has remained down on the turf, so the action is halted while Fulham's skipper receives treatment.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:20
After Scott shoots straight into the wall from the free-kick, striking Cairney full in the face, Christie reacts first. However, he can't keep his hurried shot under control and sends it flying over the crossbar.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:18
In a central position, Scott receives a short pass from Cook, then shifts the ball smartly to draw a late challenge from Castagne. That'll be a free-kick for Bournemouth, from around 20 yards out.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:17
An overlapping run by Castagne sees Fulham progress up the right flank, but the full-back's subsequent cross into the box sails too close to Neto, who leaves his line and comfortably claims the ball.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:17
Every time they've taken the lead at Craven Cottage this season, Fulham have gone on to take maximum points in the Premier League. They are now looking to make it six from six in that regard, as they continue to threaten Bournemouth's box.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:14
Bournemouth raid forward on the break, as they try to take a foothold in this game, but a promising move falters when Christie overhits his throughball and Fulham can clear their lines.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:13
SAVE! Cairney and Willian combine brilliantly on the left, before the latter cuts inside and aims for the far corner. Only a sharp stop from the winger's fellow Brazilian, Neto, denies him from 10 yards! Great goalkeeping!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:11
De Cordova-Reid's third opening goal of the season boosts his tally to three in six Premier League appearances against Bournemouth, who are on the back foot now.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:07
Goal Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:07
Since a 2-0 loss in the third tier nearly 32 years ago, Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last eight league games visits to Craven Cottage, where today's match has started in a subdued manner.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:04
Fulham have scored only four goals in their last seven Premier League games, as their progress up the table has stalled. They've also exited two cup competitions during that time, so can they turn things around today?
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:03
Bournemouth kick off, and we are under way!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
15:01
The players are out on the pitch at Craven Cottage, and kick-off is now just moments away!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:56
Andoni Iraola also makes a couple of changes to his starting lineup today, as Scott and Tavernier come in for Kluivert and Semenyo. Turkish forward Enes Unal, who recently signed on loan from Getafe, starts on Bournemouth's bench, with top scorer Solanke featuring up front. Tyler Adams, Ryan Fredericks and Max Aarons are among several players sidelined by injury.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:56
There are two changes to the Fulham XI that started at Burnley last weekend, as captain Cairney and French defender Diop replace Reed and Adarabioyo. While Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are preparing for tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, Broja could make his home debut as a substitute, having arrived on loan from London rivals Chelsea last month.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:51
SUBS: Mark Travers, Dominic Sadi, Dango Ouattara, Enes Unal, Romain Faivre, Chris Mepham, Milos Kerkez, Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:46
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Illia Zabarnyi, Lloyd Kelly; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra; Dominic Solanke.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:46
SUBS: Marek Rodak, Sasa Lukic, Fode Ballo-Toure, Armando Broja, Luc de Fougerolles, Joshua King, Harrison Reed, Harry Wilson, Adama Traore.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:46
FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Joao Palhinha, Tom Cairney; Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Andreas Pereira, Willian; Rodrigo Muniz.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:40
Still seeking their first Premier League win of 2024, Bournemouth sit one point and one place above today's hosts in the table. The Cherries were held to a 1-1 home draw by Nottingham Forest last weekend and now tackle their third straight top-flight away game in London, where a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on New Year’s Eve remains their only league loss on the road since November. The visitors have also come out on top in both of their last two meetings with Fulham.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:40
Without a win in three league matches, Fulham kick off today's game occupying 13th place in the Premier League table. Marco Silva's side threw away a two-goal lead to draw with struggling Burnley last weekend, and since beating Rotherham United in the FA Cup, they have played out three draws and as many defeats in all competitions. Nonetheless, 19 of Fulham's 26 points this season have been won at Craven Cottage, where they have taken 14 from the last 18 available.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:35
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Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
14:00
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