Fulham’s impressive unbeaten run continues, but they endured a nervy afternoon at Craven Cottage, scraping a point in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. The visitors, minutes away from claiming a vital three points, were ultimately undone by late drama in a game dominated by three penalties.
Sammie Szmodics opened the scoring for Ipswich with a well-taken first-half goal, but clear-cut chances were rare for both sides until the closing stages. The game’s turning point came in the final moments, just after Jack Clarke’s powerful effort for Ipswich cannoned off the post at 2-1. Barely 25 seconds later, Ipswich defender Leif Davis brought down Raul Jimenez in the box, gifting Fulham the penalty they needed to level the score.
The draw means Fulham narrowly miss out on achieving their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign after 20 games. However, Marco Silva’s side maintain their two-point cushion over Brighton, holding steady in the European qualification hunt.
For Ipswich, the draw offered mixed emotions. While it showcased their grit and ability to push a strong side to the limit, they remain in the bottom three, separated from Wolves only by goal difference. The fine margins of this contest could haunt Kieran McKenna’s team as they continue their fight for survival in the Premier League.
