Fulham overturned a shaky start to beat Brentford 3-1 in a West London derby, thanks in large part to a strong showing by Alex Iwobi. Fulham trailed early after Mikkel Damsgaard capitalised on a loose pass in the 20th minute to put Brentford ahead.
Iwobi hauled Fulham level in the 38th minute, latching on to a loose ball in the box. Just two minutes later he set up Harry Wilson with a precise pass to make it 2-1 before half time.
The hosts added a third early in the second half when an Ethan Pinnock own goal, from a Ryan Sessegnon cross, sealed the turnaround.
Fulham’s performance was elevated by Iwobi, who not only scored and assisted but showed vision, composure, and influence across midfield. The win lifts Fulham into the upper half of the Premier League table, whilst Brentford slip further into a troubling away run.
Editorial
We believe Alex Iwobi reminded everyone just how pivotal a creative midfielder can be in turning a match around. Fulham looked vulnerable early on, as Brentford’s goal exposed a lapse. Yet Iwobi changed the game his equaliser restored belief, and his assist for the second goal showed not just skill but awareness.
This match underlines a broader truth: real leadership often comes from those who respond well under pressure, and Iwobi fits that description. He didn’t wait for others to lead; he stepped up. Fulham’s resurgence, especially in the second half, shows how momentum can be seized and flipped. Brentford’s defensive lapses in key moments proved costly.
For Fulham, this win is more than just three points it’s a statement. Their season so far has had flashes of promise, but consistency has been elusive. If they can maintain this standard capitalising on chances, defending smartly, and leveraging leaders like Iwobi—they could quietly push toward ambitious targets, perhaps even a place in Europe.
We expect that this result, and Iwobi’s performance, will be a reference point for Fulham this season. Moments of doubt will arise, but this win shows that with collective resolve, and individual brilliance, they have the tools to overcome adversity. Fulham have begun to show what they are capable of when Alex Iwobi leads the way.
Did You Know?
- Iwobi has been directly involved in six goal contributions (goals + assists) in his last seven home Premier League matches.
- The win over Brentford marked Fulham’s third straight league victory after trailing in the same fixture in recent matches.
- Iwobi recovered from a minor ankle knock just days before the Brentford match, dispelling doubts about his availability.
- Harry Wilson has now scored more goals against Brentford than he has for many other clubs in the Premier League he seems to have a knack for this particular derby.
- The own goal by Ethan Pinnock—that sealed Fulham’s third was the result of pressure from Ryan Sessegnon’s cross, demonstrating how Fulham’s attacking width paid dividends.
