Wilson's Dramatic Double Leads Fulham To Stunning Comeback Win Over Brentford
In a thrilling London derby that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, Harry Wilson scored two late goals to give Fulham a remarkable 2-1 victory over Brentford at Craven Cottage. Wilson, who came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute, turned the game on its head with two clinical finishes in the dying moments. His equalizer came in the 90+2 minute from Adama Traoré’s cross, followed by a header from Antonee Robinson’s assist five minutes later to complete the stunning turnaround.
Brentford had taken the lead in the 24th minute through Vitaly Janelt, who found the bottom right corner with a left-footed strike from outside the box after Christian Nørgaard’s assist. The match saw both teams create numerous chances throughout. Fulham’s Reiss Nelson and Raúl Jiménez tested Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken early in the first half, while the visitors defended resolutely for most of the game.
The dramatic finish led to yellow cards for both Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz for excessive celebration as Fulham’s bench and supporters erupted in jubilation.
The game featured several substitutions in the final quarter, with both managers trying to influence the outcome. Fulham’s decision to bring on Wilson proved particularly decisive, as the Welsh international’s impact changed the course of the match in the six minutes of added time.
The victory marks a significant moment in Fulham’s season, with Wilson’s late heroics providing a memorable finish to an intense London derby.