Fulham
Chelsea
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20/04/2025 16:00
1 : 2
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  • News
    Fulham
    • Reiss Nelson and Harry Wilson remain the only players missing for Fulham this weekend, though the latter is starting to make progress in his return from injury.
    • Changes could be made here by Marco Silva following the defeat to Bournemouth.
    Chelsea
    • Romeo Lavia is still short of fitness and will miss the trip to Fulham this weekend, while Mykhailo Mudryk is again suspended for the Blues.
    • Wesley Fofana has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign, but Marc Guiu is expected to be fit again before the season is out.
  • Prediction
    Fulham
    2 : 1
    Chelsea

    Fulham's hopes of qualifying for European football this season are starting to fade after four defeats in their last seven matches.

    The latest loss came at Bournemouth, who leapfrogged Fulham in the process, moving up to eighth place on goal difference.

    Chelsea, meanwhile, are limping across the line at the end of the season, and were beaten on Thursday night by Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League.

    The Blues' first-leg advantage means they have still reached the semi-finals, but spirits are seemingly lower than ever before among the fanbase, following a series of disappointing displays.

    On home turf, Fulham could make matters worse for Enzo Maresca's side here.

  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+8'
    There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
    90+5'
    Antonee Robinson (Fulham) rises high to head a nice lofted cross towards the roof of the net. Unfortunately for him, his close-range effort lacks pace and Robert Sanchez makes a comfortable save.
    90+4'
    Enzo Maresca appears to have said too much and referee Anthony Taylor comes over and theatrically shows him a yellow card.
    90+3'
    Enzo Fernandez passes to Pedro Neto (Chelsea), who collects the ball and unleashes a terrific shot from the edge of the box. His effort goes into the top of the net. Fabulous goal! The score is 1:2.
    90+3'
    Carlos Vinicius (Fulham) is able to continue to play.
    90+1'
    Carlos Vinicius (Fulham) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
    90
    The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
    89'
    Enzo Maresca is forced to make a change. Malo Gusto is unable to continue due to injury, Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea) comes on.
    88'
    Malo Gusto (Chelsea) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    87'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) dribbled past his opponents before finding himself in a great position to strike. His attempt from just outside of the box went towards the bottom right corner, but it wasn't dangerous and Bernd Leno made a comfortable save.
    86'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) steps up and sends the mid-range free kick miles over the bar. Strong but inaccurate shot.
    85'
    Anthony Taylor shows the yellow card to Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) for a heavy challenge.
    84'
    Here is a change. Raul Jimenez is going off and Marco Silva gives the last tactical orders to Carlos Vinicius (Fulham).
    84'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Alex Iwobi leaves the pitch and Adama Traore (Fulham) comes on.
    83'
    The ball rebounds and arrives at the feet of Tyrique George (Chelsea) just outside the box. He doesn't think twice and fires a brilliant shot into the bottom left corner. His attempt was beyond the reach of Bernd Leno. 1:1.
    83'
    Raul Jimenez (Fulham) was too forceful with his tackle and Anthony Taylor interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
    80'
    Sander Berge (Fulham) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
    79'
    A yellow card for a tackle by Marc Cucurella (Chelsea). Anthony Taylor doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
    79'
    It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Ryan Sessegnon as he is replaced by Harry Wilson (Fulham).
    78'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Kenny Tete departs the field of play to be replaced by Timothy Castagne (Fulham).
    78'
    Enzo Maresca has decided to make a change. Tyrique George (Chelsea) replaces Nicolas Jackson.
    76'
    Poor challenge! Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) is penalised for tripping and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle.
    73'
    Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
    72'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Tom Cairney (Fulham) is coming onto the pitch as Sasa Lukic cannot continue after picking up an injury.
    70'
    Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
    69'
    Ambitious effort from Cole Palmer (Chelsea). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the left post.
    68'
    A quickly taken corner by Chelsea.
    68'
    Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. Chelsea have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
    66'
    Kenny Tete (Fulham) gets to the ball from the resulting corner and tries his luck with a shot, but one of the defenders steps in to block the effort.
    66'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
    65'
    A cross from Antonee Robinson (Fulham) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. Fulham get a corner.
    64'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
    64'
    The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Chelsea. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) serves up a nice cross, but Bernd Leno punches the ball away.
    62'
    Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
    61'
    A cross to the edge of the box finds Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) who takes a nice first touch and tries to beat the keeper with quick shot towards the bottom left corner. Bernd Leno pulls off a good save and the score remains the same.
    58'
    Kenny Tete (Fulham) gets to the ball from the resulting corner but blazes it well over the bar.
    57'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
    57'
    Antonee Robinson (Fulham) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. Fulham force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
    56'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the bottom right corner, but Bernd Leno shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
    54'
    Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Anthony Taylor stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
    53'
    An unsuccessful long-range effort by Malo Gusto (Chelsea) after he collected a pass and unleashed a shot. The ball was directed into the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper made an easy save.
    50'
    Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Fulham.
    49'
    The resulting set piece from Chelsea is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
    48'
    The free kick is delivered by Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared. Chelsea have a corner.
    47'
    Calvin Bassey (Fulham) commits a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for a foul. Free kick. Chelsea will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
    46'
    Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.
    46'
    The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Reece James (Chelsea) comes off for Malo Gusto.
    46'
    Enzo Maresca has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) comes on the pitch for Noni Madueke.
    46'
    Referee Anthony Taylor blows his whistle to start the second half.
    45+2'
    The first half of today's match has just finished.
    45+1'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.
    45
    There will be a minimum of 1 min. of added time.
    45
    The referee blows his whistle as Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) was too aggressive in his challenge.
    43'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) trips an opposition player and Anthony Taylor signals a foul.
    42'
    42:58 – this is the current ball possession ratio.
    39'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) takes the corner, but the goalkeeper jumps and gathers the ball.
    38'
    A pass into the penalty area from Andreas Pereira (Fulham) is intercepted by the defence. Fulham earn a corner.
    36'
    Noni Madueke (Chelsea) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    34'
    Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
    34'
    Reece James (Chelsea) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.
    33'
    Alex Iwobi (Fulham) pulls the shirt of his opponent and only escapes without punishment due to the benevolence of the referee.
    33'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) commits a rough challenge and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle for an infringement.
    29'
    Today's referee Anthony Taylor rightly decides to book Levi Colwill (Chelsea) for his harsh tackle.
    28'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.
    27'
    Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Now Fulham have a corner.
    27'
    Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) makes an unfair challenge by holding his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball.
    26'
    Anthony Taylor interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Antonee Robinson (Fulham).
    26'
    Kenny Tete (Fulham) received a pass out of defence and immediately attempted a long-range shot, but a defender bravely blocked the effort.
    25'
    Levi Colwill (Chelsea) finds himself some space to meet a beautiful cross from the free kick, and from near the penalty spot he attempts to score with a header. His effort lacks accuracy and floats high over the bar.
    24'
    Calvin Bassey (Fulham) sees a yellow card from Anthony Taylor after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
    22'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) sends a long ball in, but Bernd Leno comfortably gathers the ball.
    20'
    Goal! Alex Iwobi (Fulham) is teed up on the edge of the box by Ryan Sessegnon, and his howitzer of a shot into the bottom right corner gives the keeper no chance. 1:0.
    18'
    A spell of possession for Chelsea in an attempt to control the game.
    16'
    Pedro Neto (Chelsea) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
    16'
    Reece James (Chelsea) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. Chelsea force their opponents to concede a corner.
    14'
    Reece James (Chelsea) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, but it is straight at Bernd Leno.
    13'
    Foul! Kenny Tete (Fulham) is penalised for pulling back his opponent. Chelsea are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
    12'
    Levi Colwill (Chelsea) is penalised for holding. Anthony Taylor signals a set piece.
    10'
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea) gets to the rebound outside the penalty box and unleashes a low shot from long range towards the middle of the net, but Bernd Leno makes a comfortable save to stop the effort.
    10'
    Antonee Robinson (Fulham) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Robert Sanchez intercepts the ball.
    9'
    The resulting corner from Andreas Pereira (Fulham) is cleared by the defence.
    8'
    The ball is cleared after Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. It will be a corner kick for Fulham.
    6'
    A cross by Noni Madueke (Chelsea) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
    5'
    Celebrations are cut short for Fulham as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was offside!
    4'
    The Fulham players joy may have been justified, because referee Anthony Taylor is going use VAR to determine whether it was offside.
    3'
    Andreas Pereira (Fulham) has a goal ruled out for offside!
    2'
    Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) shows too much aggression while trying to break free from his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
    1'
    The first half has started.
    Fulham will kick the game off.
    Anthony Taylor will officiate today.
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