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Fulham Comeback Secures 3-1 Win Over Burnley

Published 21 March 2026

Fulham staged a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Burnley 3-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, bolstering their bid for European qualification while deepening the relegation woes of the visitors.

The match began sluggishly, with both teams struggling to produce clear chances in the first half. Burnley thought they had a penalty when Calvin Bassey's arm blocked Zian Flemming's shot, but a VAR review ruled the defender's arm was supporting his body during the challenge, allowing play to continue. Fulham's Harry Wilson emerged as the most threatening player early on, forcing saves from Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka with long-range efforts, while Flemming saw a diving header comfortably held by Fulham keeper Bernd Leno.

The game ignited just after the hour mark when Burnley took the lead. Jaidon Anthony's pass found Lyle Foster, whose low cross evaded the Fulham defense and allowed Flemming to sweep home his ninth goal of the season from 10 yards. The advantage lasted only seven minutes. Sander Berge's cross to the far post caused chaos in the Burnley box, with Dubravka and 19-year-old forward Josh King both missing the ball. King reacted quickest, spinning to tap in his...

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