Fulham Defeats Brentford 3-1 in London Derby

Fulham secured a 3-1 victory over Brentford at Craven Cottage, marking their third consecutive league win against the Bees for the first time since 1929. The victory moves Fulham into seventh place in the Premier League table.

The match began with Fulham on the front foot, but it was Brentford who took the lead against the run of play. A poor pass from Fulham's King was intercepted by Damsgaard, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner.

Fulham quickly responded, with Alex Iwobi capitalizing on a defensive error to level the score with a close-range half-volley. Just 98 seconds later, Iwobi turned provider, setting up Wilson, who finished brilliantly to give Fulham the lead.

In the second half, Fulham extended their advantage when Brentford's Pinnock inadvertently diverted a cross from Sessegnon into his own net. The win was a testament to Fulham's clinical finishing, as their xG of 0.99 was significantly more effective than Brentford's 0.63.

For Brentford, the loss continues a difficult start to the season, as they have now picked up just four points from their first five matches—their lowest tally in the Premier League. The team also conceded their tenth goal of the season, a new club record for this stage of a campaign.

Fulham will now prepare for a Carabao Cup tie against Cambridge United before facing Aston Villa in the league. Brentford, meanwhile, will host Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium next Saturday.