Tottenham vs Fulham Report

Scorers: Johnson 54’; Cairney 67’

Red card: Cairney 83’

Fulham battled back to earn a 1-1 draw against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking their club-record eighth consecutive unbeaten Premier League (PL) London derby (W4, D4). The result leaves Spurs in seventh place, while Fulham climb into the top half of the table.

Spurs and Fulham Both Denied in Lively First Half

After a sensational 4-0 win over Manchester City in their previous league outing, Tottenham aimed to maintain momentum but struggled to impose themselves early on.

A defensive lapse gifted Son Heung-min an early chance, but Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno was equal to the effort.

At the other end, Fraser Forster—making his first PL appearance in 18 months—produced a brilliant save to deny Raúl Jiménez, whose side-footed effort looked destined for the back of the net.

Fulham continued to threaten, with Alex Iwobi coming closest in the first half as his deflected strike rattled the crossbar.

Tottenham also struck the woodwork on the stroke of halftime, with James Maddison’s clever low free-kick skimming the near post after catching the Fulham wall off guard.

Second Half: Johnson Scores, Cairney Responds

Fulham resumed after the break with renewed energy, dominating possession and creating chances. Issa Diop’s back-post header was denied by Forster’s knee as the visitors pressed for the opener.

However, it was Spurs who struck first, defying their recent trend of conceding the opening goal. Brennan Johnson, expertly positioned, volleyed in Timo Werner’s lofted pass to put Tottenham 1-0 up.

Fulham’s response was swift. Substitute and club captain Tom Cairney, introduced in the second half, latched onto Iwobi’s cut-back and rifled the ball home from the edge of the box to level the score at 1-1 in the 67th minute.

Late Drama Sees Cairney Sent Off, Points Shared

The match opened up in the closing stages, with both sides looking for a winner. However, Fulham’s hopes of stealing all three points were dashed when Cairney was shown a red card for a dangerous challenge on Dejan Kulusevski.

Despite being down to 10 men, Fulham held firm to secure a hard-fought point.

Conclusion: Spurs Stumble, Fulham Impress

The draw leaves Tottenham in seventh place, two points behind Nottingham Forest in sixth, as Ange Postecoglou’s side failed to build on their landmark win against Manchester City.

For Fulham, the result reflects their resilience under Marco Silva, as they extend their London derby unbeaten streak and climb into the top half of the table. With just one defeat in their last five matches, the Cottagers continue to show promise despite recent setbacks.

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