Liverpool Held to Draw by Fulham in Thrilling Premier League Clash
london – Liverpool and Fulham played to a dramatic 2-2 draw in their Premier League match on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at Craven Cottage. A late goal from Harrison Reed secured a point for Fulham after Cody Gakpo appeared to have won it for Liverpool in the dying minutes.
The match saw Fulham take the lead in the first half through harry Wilson, before a second-half fightback from Liverpool, featuring goals from Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo, seemingly secured the win. However, Reed’s late equaliser ensured the points were shared.
Match Highlights
* 17th Minute: Harry Wilson scores for Fulham, putting the hosts 1-0 up. The goal stood after a VAR check confirmed Wilson was onside.
* Second Half: Florian wirtz equalises for Liverpool.
* 89th Minute: Cody Gakpo gives Liverpool the lead, 2-1.
* 90+2 Minute: Harrison Reed scores a late equaliser for Fulham, making it 2-2.
Liverpool dominated possession early on,with Cody Gakpo causing problems for the Fulham defense. Though, Fulham remained patient and capitalized on a defensive lapse to take the lead through Wilson.
Liverpool struggled to break down fulham’s organized defence in the first half. The second half saw a more determined Liverpool side, eventually finding the back of the net through Wirtz. Gakpo’s late goal appeared to have sealed the victory, but Reed’s dramatic equaliser denied Liverpool all three points.
League Standings
As of January 4, 2026:
| Rank | Team | Points | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Liverpool | 34 | 20 |
| 11 | Fulham | 28 | 20 |
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This result is a significant setback for Liverpool, who are aiming to secure a Champions League spot. While they showed resilience to come back from a goal down, conceding a late equaliser demonstrates a fragility that Jurgen Klopp will need to address. Fulham, conversely, will be delighted with a point against one of the league’s top teams. Their organized defence and clinical finishing proved to be a difficult challenge for Liverpool. The match highlights the increasing competitiveness of the Premier League, where any team can take points from anyone on their day. Liverpool’s reliance on individual brilliance, particularly from Gakpo, was evident, but ultimately not enough to secure the win.
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