Fulham Stages Dramatic Comeback to Beat Southampton 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium

Fulham secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton in Matchweek 34 of the 2024/2025 Premier League season at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
This win keeps Fulham’s hopes alive for qualifying for European competition next season.

Match Summary

Southampton, who had already been relegated, took an early lead through a header by Jack Stephens in the 14th minute.
However, Fulham managed to equalize in the 72nd minute with a goal from Emile Smith Rowe, which deflected off Jan Bednarek before finding the back of the net.
Fulham sealed the win with a goal from Ryan Sessegnon in the 92nd minute, finishing a cross from Adama Traoré.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Southampton 45% – 55% Fulham
• Shots: Southampton 8 – 12 Fulham
• Shots on target: Southampton 3 – 5 Fulham
• Fouls: Southampton 10 – 9 Fulham
• Yellow cards: Southampton 2 – 1 Fulham

Impact of the Victory

With this victory, Fulham climbed to eighth place in the Premier League standings with 51 points, keeping their hopes of qualifying for European competition alive.
Meanwhile, Southampton remains at the bottom of the table with just 11 points and risks matching the record for the lowest points total in a Premier League season, previously set by Derby County in the 2007/2008 season.

This dramatic win highlights the fighting spirit of Marco Silva’s Fulham squad.
With a few matches remaining, The Cottagers will continue to push hard to secure a spot in European competition by the end of the 2024/2025 Premier League season.