Chelsea Shock Fulham with Dramatic Comeback at Craven Cottage
Chelsea pulled off a thrilling late comeback to defeat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage in today’s Premier League showdown on April 20, 2025.
Fulham opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Alex Iwobi capitalized on a mistake from Reece James, finishing low past Chelsea’s goalkeeper to give the hosts the lead. Chelsea looked flat in the first half, struggling to find rhythm or clear-cut chances.
But a second-half resurgence, driven by smart substitutions from manager Enzo Maresca, turned the tide. Jadon Sancho and Malo Gusto brought energy, while 19-year-old Tyrique George wrote his name into the headlines with his first Premier League goal in the 83rd minute to make it 1-1.
In stoppage time, Chelsea sealed the comeback in dramatic fashion. Enzo Fernández played a perfectly weighted ball to Pedro Neto, who calmly slotted home the winner, sparking wild celebrations from the Chelsea bench.
Final Score: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
Key Match Moments:
20′ – Alex Iwobi scores after Reece James error (Fulham 1-0)
83′ – Tyrique George equalizes (1-1)
90+3′ – Pedro Neto scores winner (1-2)
Match Stats:
Possession: Chelsea 64% – Fulham 36%
Shots on Target: Chelsea 9 – Fulham 2
Total Shots: Chelsea 19 – Fulham 5
Corners: Chelsea 4 – Fulham 3
Chelsea now gain crucial points in their bid for European football, while Fulham will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
What’s Next?
Chelsea face [insert next opponent here], hoping to build on this momentum, while Fulham look to bounce back and end their season on a high note.
