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Sessegnon’s Last-Minute Header Lifts Fulham Over Relegated Southampton

Fulham's 2-1 comeback win boosts European hopes as Southampton edge closer to Premier League's worst-ever points tally.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Fulham - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Fulham's Raul Jimenez in action with Southampton's Flynn Downes Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Fulham - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Fulham's Sander Berge in action with Southampton's Jack Stephens Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Fulham - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Southampton's Ryan Manning in action with Fulham's Harry Wilson Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Fulham - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Fulham's Harry Wilson in action with Southampton's Lesley Ugochukwu Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

Overview

  • Fulham secured a 2-1 victory over Southampton with Ryan Sessegnon scoring the decisive goal in the 92nd minute.
  • Southampton took an early lead in the 14th minute through Jack Stephens’ header from a set-piece.
  • Emile Smith Rowe equalized for Fulham in the 72nd minute with a deflected strike off Jan Bednarek.
  • The win moves Fulham to eighth place in the Premier League standings with 51 points, bolstering their European qualification bid.
  • Southampton remain at the bottom of the table with four games left to avoid matching the Premier League’s record-low points total of 11.