Fulham and Liverpool played out a breathless 2–2 draw at Craven Cottage, with Harrison Reed producing a sensational stoppage-time strike to snatch a point just moments after Liverpool thought they had secured victory.
The hosts set up with a reshaped defence, switching to a back three that saw Issa Diop slot in alongside the centre-backs and Timothy Castagne pushed forward as a wing-back. Tom Cairney was handed a start in midfield following his recent impact, while Liverpool were without the injured Hugo Ekitike, prompting Cody Gakpo to lead the line. Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister both returned to the starting XI for the visitors.
Fulham struck first after a finely balanced opening spell. Harry Wilson, facing his former club, showed composure and technique to fire home after Raúl Jiménez’s clever flick. The goal initially raised eyebrows, but replays confirmed Virgil van Dijk had played Wilson onside, allowing the opener to stand.
Liverpool struggled to find fluency before the break, although Gakpo did threaten, heading against the woodwork from an offside position. The visitors emerged with greater intent after half-time and began to tilt the match in their favour. Mac Allister rattled the crossbar from a corner before Florian Wirtz thought he had equalised, only for an initial offside call to intervene.
That decision was later overturned, with Wirtz awarded the goal following a lengthy review. The German midfielder, who barely celebrated, clipped home his second league goal in as many matches to bring Liverpool back on terms.
Momentum swung again as Fulham refused to retreat. Wilson nearly restored the lead with an audacious chip that dropped onto the frame of the goal with Alisson caught out of position. Yet it was Liverpool who struck next, deep into stoppage time, when Gakpo arrived at the back post to turn in Jeremie Frimpong’s cross. The Dutch forward’s exuberant celebration seemed to signal a dramatic away win.
There was, however, one final twist.
With barely minutes remaining, substitute Harrison Reed — on the pitch for only a short spell — unleashed a stunning 25-yard effort that flew into the top corner, leaving Alisson helpless and Craven Cottage in raptures. It was Reed’s first goal in nearly two years and arguably the finest of his career.
The late equaliser felt richly deserved for Fulham, who had matched Liverpool throughout despite missing several key players. The result leaves Fulham in mid-table, while Liverpool remain inside the top four but frustrated after letting victory slip away so late.
Fulham head coach Marco Silva praised his side’s organisation and resilience, insisting defeat would have been harsh given their overall display. Liverpool boss Arne Slot lamented defensive lapses and late concessions, acknowledging that strong spells with the ball once again went unrewarded.
In the end, this dramatic encounter had everything — disputed decisions, momentum swings and a moment of pure inspiration — ensuring it will be remembered as one of the most thrilling draws of the season.
