Harry Wilson played a decisive role in every Fulham goal as Marco Silva’s side beat Burnley 3-2 at Turf Moor, extending Burnley’s Premier League losing run to seven matches. The result hands Scott Parker a sequence of defeats not seen at the club since 1895, and gives Fulham their first victory at Burnley in 74 years.
Match summary
– 9′: Fulham opened the scoring when Wilson swung a corner toward the near post; an unmarked Emile Smith-Rowe was on hand to tap home.
– Burnley responded quickly. Bernd Leno produced a good save to deny Lesley Ugochukwu, but Ugochukwu soon levelled after ghosting between Antonee Robinson and Calvin Bassey to poke in.
– Fulham retook the lead before half-time when Robinson recovered and lofted the ball back into the box; Wilson set the chance up and Bassey headed in.
– Early in the second half a rapid Fulham counter saw Samuel Chukwueze tee up Wilson, who controlled and curled past Martin Dúbravka to make it 3-1.
– Oliver Sonne reduced the deficit late on to set up a tense finish, but Fulham held on for the win.
Wilson finished with a goal and two assists. His recent form has been impressive: seven goals and four assists in his last eight matches for club and country, and he has been involved in eight goals across 15 Premier League appearances this season.
Impact and context
Fulham move up to 13th in the table, pulling further clear of the relegation zone and overtaking Bournemouth and Brentford (who had yet to play this weekend). Burnley sit 10 points behind Fulham and could fall six points behind 18th-placed West Ham depending on other results, deepening their concerns.
Team news
– Antonee Robinson returned to the starting XI for Fulham — his first start since May — replacing Timothy Castagne.
– Axel Tuanzebe came into Burnley’s defence alongside Quilindschy Hartman, covering for the suspended Kyle Walker and Lucas Pires.
Availability
Samuel Chukwueze, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi will be away on international duty with Nigeria, meaning Fulham will be without three regular starters for at least a week as the schedule tightens during the festive period.
Player ratings (selection)
Burnley: Dúbravka 4, Esteve 5, Ekdal 5, Tuanzebe 4, Hartman 6, Florentino 4, Cullen 4, Brunn Larsen 5, Foster 5, Broja 5, Ugochukwu 7. Subs: Edwards 3, Flemming 5, Sonne 6, Antony 5, Tresor (n/a).
Fulham: Leno 7, Tete 6, Andersen 7, Bassey 7, Robinson 7, Berge 7, Iwobi 7, Wilson 9, Smith-Rowe 8, Chukwueze 8, Jimenez 6. Subs: King 6, Lukic 6, Castagne (n/a), Traore (n/a). Player of the Match: Harry Wilson.
Manager and player reaction
Wilson called the victory “massive,” saying the squad were determined to respond after disappointing recent results and that he has felt fit and productive all season. Scott Parker described the result as “frustrating and disappointing,” saying the goals conceded were costly in a campaign where every point matters. Marco Silva said the win was important, noting the challenge of securing a result at Turf Moor and praising his team’s performance while admitting there were moments they could have controlled better.
What this means
– For Fulham: a timely confidence boost and evidence that Wilson is becoming a central figure, providing goals and creativity as the club navigates a congested fixture list without three starters.
– For Burnley: a worrying sequence of results that underlines defensive frailties and leaves Parker with tough questions as the club fights to climb away from the relegation battle.
Next up
Both sides head into a busy period as the Premier League moves into the festive schedule, with Fulham hoping to build on their Turf Moor victory and Burnley searching for answers to halt their slide.