Fulham vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Observe reside protection as Fulham face Leicester Metropolis in the present day within the Premier League. One other top-flight season will probably be coated in full proper right here with The Unbiased, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will probably be chasing Pep Guardiola’s facet, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.

In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every could have hope they will make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the most recent reside motion from the Premier League under:

Fulham FC 2 – 1 Leicester Metropolis FC

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

17:16

Fulham deservedly take all three factors at Craven Cottage because it completed 2-1 to the hosts. Leicester struggled all through the match with the gulf in high quality evident all through the match, with the scoreline not doing justice for the state of play. Fulham dominated the primary half, urgent impressively and creating possibilities. They have been rewarded within the 18th minute for his or her efforts when Smith-Rowe cooly wrapped his effort previous the Leicester keeper after Traore performed the ball from the center of the pitch to the left-hand facet for the midfielder to hurry down on objective and make it 1-0. Fulham piled on the stress after this however with no award, Muniz coming closest as his header hit the facet netting within the twentieth minute. Leicester went in stage on the break undeservedly as Faes rose above everybody at a nook within the thirty eighth minute to make it 1-1. The referee did must seek the advice of VAR to award the objective as Vardy was initially deemed to be offside and interfering with play, however this was then over dominated for it to be stage on the break. Fulham got here out within the second half with some extent to show and a want to win three factors. They dominated as soon as once more. Their successful objective got here from Iwobi within the seventieth minute. He ran onto a go from Robinson excessive of the Leicester defence and fired his shot by the keeper. The hosts managed the sport like they did all through, evidenced of their 55 p.c share of possession. Followers of Leicester will hope the facet develop right into a extra attacking menace with extra time beneath new boss Cooper much like that of Silva because the Foxes solely mustered an xG of 0.53 from 10 pictures, 4 of which have been on the right track. In comparison with the 1.72 xG of Fulham from their 18 makes an attempt with a 3rd of them on the right track (6). Fulham will probably be happy to have gotten their first factors of the season whereas Leicester will go as soon as once more to search out the suitable system to earn their first win of the season.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:58

FULL-TIME: FULHAM 2-1 LEICESTER CITY

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:56

Ultimate probability for Leicester. The cross was floated into the field from a free kick, Leno makes a meal of his punch and the ball falls to Ndidi however the midfielder’s shot was tame and Leno clutches tightly to waste a while.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:55

Yellow Card Jannik Vestergaard

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:53

Fulham utilizing their brins to waste time as Cairney hits the ground after a gentle foul by McAteer. Bringing the top of the sport nearer and nearer as he stays on the deck.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:52

Wilson hits the deck within the penalty space searching for a penalty. Chasing the referee all the way down to quiz him on his determination to not award the spot kick. However the Welsh winger made the a lot of the problem by Skipp. Each gamers have been jostling for the ball, however Wilson hit the ground. Nothing there.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:48

Fulham are inviting the stress onto themselves as they appear to hold on to the victory. This might be expensive with just one objective separating the perimeters.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:48

Substitution Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira Harrison James Reed

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:47

Substitution Victor Bernth Flesner Kristiansen Kasey McAteer

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:46

Silva earns a yellow card for his response to Leicester being awarded a nook believing Ayew to have fouled Bassey earlier than it rolled out. The fiery supervisor might want to maintain calm till the top of the sport now or face being despatched to the stands.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:43

Ayew with a disappointing free-kick over the bar from a superb place. He will probably be hopeful he can solely enhance in a Leicester shirt after that effort.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:43

Substitution Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:41

Fulham have seemed snug since their second objective. However like the primary half they must be cautious of 1 second from their opposition, as they will take an opportunity when introduced.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:33

Substitution Facundo Valentín Buonanotte Oliver William Skipp

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:33

Yellow Card Harry Wilson

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:33

Substitution Jamie Richard Vardy Stephy Alvaro Mavididi

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:32

Help Antonee Robinson

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:32

Substitution Adama Traoré Diarra Thomas Cairney

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:32

Substitution Emile Smith Rowe Harry Wilson

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:31

Fulham have had 5 efforts this second half, the identical quantity as Leicester all through the entire sport, however none of Silva’s sides pictures have been on the right track for the reason that interval.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:26

The second most fouled participant within the Premier League final season, Ayew (93), has taken simply 30 seconds to be fouled for the primary time whereas carrying a Leicester shirt.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:25

De Cordova-Reid struggled to go away an impression on the sport in opposition to his former facet and he has made approach for Ayew to make his debut for Leicester.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:23

Vardy is struggling. He’s remoted up entrance, each time he has possession he retains gifting it again to Fulham. And this has been extra evident within the final two attacking strikes from Leicester. Had he performed the ball to a staff mate they’d have been in on objective.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:20

Yellow Card Victor Bernth Flesner Kristiansen

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:20

Tete sends his header over the bar. One other missed effort for the house facet as he bought to a nook. At this minute and time Fulham couldn’t hit a cow’s arse with a banjo.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:18

Fulham have been spectacular in every part they’ve carried out for the reason that break besides once they have the possibility to finish the ultimate go or to have an effort at objective. In the event that they discover their taking pictures boots the Foxes might be going house with their tails firmly between their legs, however on the minute luck is beneficial to them when Fulham shoot.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:17

One way or the other, Leicester have managed to look even much less competent on this match as they wrestle to piece a go collectively and get out of their half. They’re inviting fixed stress from Fulham.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:14

WHAT A CHANCE! An idiotic mistake by Faes, as he tried to again heel the ball previous Traore on the sting of the field however gifted the ball to the winger. He moved the ball swiftly throughout the field to Muniz, however he blasted the ball over the bar beneath stress from Vestergaard. The Belgian has been spared his blushes, however what was he considering?

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:09

Fulham nearly take the lead as Vestergaard heads the ball onto the roof of his personal internet. Nearly the worst begin to the second half for the guests.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:06

KICK-OFF! We’re again underway at Craven Cottage as Fulham get it up and operating.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:06

The sensible wager can be on a Fulham victory after their domination of the sport in ever measurement other than crucial one, the rating. Leicester can’t be as unhealthy as they have been within the first half and can take confidence from that to probably drive on and steal a consequence, that at this level can be completely undeserved. However that’s the reason we love soccer.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

16:03

A match dominated by Fulham but the London facet finds itself stage at half time with their guests. Leicester got here out the faster of the 2 sides seeking to impose themselves on the match, however the house staff shortly imposed their superior high quality on the Championship title holders. Marco Silva’s facet managed the match, having 59.4 p.c of the ball within the first half, and this has led to 10 efforts with half of them on the right track in comparison with Leicester’s 5 pictures, with solely three on the right track. This dominance was seen in Smith-Rowe’s objective as Traore performed the ball to the left-hand facet of the pitch and the English midfielder drove ahead into the field with no defender getting near him earlier than he expertly bent the ball into the far nook across the keeper with an ideal right-footed effort to make it 1-0 within the 18th minute. Leicester seemed hopeless as the house facet pressed for a second objective however it could by no means come and Leicester discovered a reply within the thirty eighth minute. Faes rose above the Fulham defence to go previous Leno from a nook. The objective was dominated out initially as Vardy was deemed to have interfered with the keeper in an offside place, however after session with the VAR monitor the referee awarded the objective. Fulham then went in seek for one other objective however couldn’t discover the web, which means it’s all stage on the break.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:51

HALF-TIME: FULHAM 1-1 LEICESTER CITY

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:51

Leicester wish to make it to half time with the scores stage, however Fulham are bombarding them with possibilities and stress.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:48

Robinson is struggling after a problem and appears like he could must be withdrawn, a giant blow to the press Fulham need to make use of.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:47

Fulham nearly take the lead instantly as Muniz rose highest from an out swinging nook and the ball seemed destined for the nook of the web however at full attain the Leicester keeper plucked it from the air to maintain it stage.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:42

Help Facundo Valentín Buonanotte

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:41

Objective Wout Felix Lina Faes

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:41

The referee has been delivered to the VAR display screen to resolve if Faes effort ought to stand or if Vardy was impeding the goalkeeper.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:39

Leicester win their third nook of the sport after some good work down the suitable from Fatawu.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:39

Fulham have eased off on their press not smelling blood, permitting the guests to strategy the midway line earlier than then making use of stress. The newly promoted facet aren’t used to this stress.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:34

Within the final quarter-hour solely 6.9 p.c of the motion has been in Fulham’s third.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:33

Fulham are completely controlling issues and that is seen in possession with 59 per cent of the ball and thrice as many makes an attempt as Leicester, with 9 pictures to 3.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:30

Unsurprisingly Leicester have two gamers on the pitch with the least quantity of touches thus far. With each starved of any service. Vardy with solely 5 at this stage and De Cordova-Reid with seven.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:29

Fulham actually are within the temper. Leicester are hanging on for pricey life. The press is relentless and in contrast to most trendy sides Fulham are pleased for pot pictures as soon as in place, register 9 pictures already.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:27

Muniz nearly doubled the lead in as many minutes as he headed the ball narrowly vast. After an excellent cross from the left facet of the field he ran onto the go however was unable to manage his header as he put a lot effort to achieve the ball. However Fulham look within the temper now.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:21

Objective Emile Smith Rowe

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:19

Vardy has been left remoted up prime by Leicester, and his staff are struggling to get him the ball. The striker getting annoyed as he throws his arm into Bassey after the Foxes misplaced possession on the sting of the field.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:14

Fulham’s press is spectacular as they always handle to get the guests passing the ball again in the direction of the keeper earlier than he clears. Silva has them properly skilled, ready for Leicester to make a mistake.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:12

De Cordova-Reid with a long-range effort in opposition to his former facet, seeking to catch Leno napping in objective. However the distance it was struck from was to far to hassle the German as he turned it for a nook. That was the primary probability for Leicester, however not a difficult one. The Jamaican could have some extent to show to Marco Silva after being let go by his former supervisor.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:09

The sport is beginning to fall right into a sample as Leicester drop to the sting of their field, with Fulham working the ball across the fringe of the field, from one facet to the opposite with Smith-Rowe seeking to discover pockets of house between the Foxes defence and midfield.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:06

Incredible save from the Leicester keeper to maintain the scores stage. Fulham labored it from proper to left throughout the pitch exterior the field and again once more. To lastly work the ball to Traore simply contained in the field. The winger reduce inside and struck a shot in the direction of objective nevertheless it was parried away expertly for a nook.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:04

Leicester wish to take the sport straight to the hosts from the off. Vardy caught offside because the Foxes win the ball excessive from a misplaced Fulham go. Had the flag not been raised there might have been issues.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:01

KICK OFF! Leicester get the sport underway.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

15:01

The groups are out on the pitch prepared for the referees whistle. This guarantees to be a cracker.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:46

Just like the hosts, Leicester have made no modifications to their opening day Premier League fixture. Nonetheless, current additions Skipp and Jordan Ayew, becoming a member of the membership from Spurs and Crystal Palace respectively can be found from the bench to make their debut for the Foxes. Jamie Vardy grew to become Leicester’s oldest Premier League goalscorer when he netted in opposition to Spurs final weekend, and he’ll look to change into the primary participant aged 37+ since Cristiano Ronaldo to attain in consecutive Premier League matches.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:40

Fulham have made no modifications to the beginning facet that misplaced at Outdated Trafford final weekend 1-0 to Manchester United. Followers must wait to the Cottagers subsequent sport to catch a glimpse of latest signing Sander Berge within the white of Fulham as he has not been chosen for the matchday squad, with the Norwegian being deemed the right match to interchange Joao Palhinha, the Portuguese exiting Craven Cottage earlier within the switch window for Bayern Munich.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:30

LEICESTER CITY SUBS: Danny Ward, Caleb Okoli, Stephy Mavididi, Hamza Choudhury, Jordan Ayew, Ricardo Pereira, Oliver Skipp, Boubakary Soumare, Kasey McAteer

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:30

LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, James Justin; Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Facundo Buonanotte, Abdul Fatawu; Jamie Vardy

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:30

FULHAM SUBS: Harrison Reed, Raul Jimenez, Harry Wilson, Tom Cairney, Jorge Cuenca, Timothy Castagne, Steven Benda, Jay Stansfield, Ryan Sessegnon

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:30

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, Kenny Tete; Sasa Lukic, Andreas Pereira, Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traore; Rodrigo Muniz

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:30

Leicester Metropolis journey to London after a spirited 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur of their opening fixture. Nonetheless, the Foxes will probably be cautious that they’ve gained simply two of their final 15 Premier League away video games in opposition to London sides (D3 L10), beating Brentford in October 2021 and West Ham in November 2022. They’ve conceded at the least twice in every of their 10 defeats in that run.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

14:30

Fulham host their first sport at Craven Cottage of the brand new season, seeking to benefit from house benefit as they go searching for their first factors of the season after their opening day 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Outdated Trafford final weekend. Ought to they obtain a win in the present day they may dispel an undesirable file of not successful their opening house sport of a Premier League season since they defeated Norwich Metropolis 5-0 within the 2012-13 season.

Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

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Fulham vs Leicester Metropolis

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