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Fulham Win 3-2 at Burnley, Ending 74-Year Drought

Published 13 December 2025

Fulham secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, extending the hosts' dismal run to seven consecutive Premier League defeats while ending the visitors' 74-year wait for a league win at the venue. The match, played on December 13, 2025, saw Harry Wilson shine for Marco Silva's side with a goal and two assists, propelling Fulham seven points clear of the relegation zone.

The game began with Fulham striking early. In the ninth minute, Wilson's low, bouncing corner from the left caught Burnley's defense off guard, allowing Emile Smith Rowe to tap in from close range at the near post. Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had no chance as left-back Quilindschy Hartman failed to clear the danger. The Clarets responded quickly, leveling the score in the 21st minute when captain Josh Cullen threaded a precise pass to Lesley Ugochukwu, who finished neatly into the bottom corner past Bernd Leno.

Fulham regained the lead 10 minutes later through another set-piece opportunity. After Burnley partially cleared a corner, Antonee Robinson lofted the ball back to Wilson on the flank. The Welsh forward then delivered a pinpoint half-volleyed cross for Calvin Bassey to...

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