Fulham v Leicester LIVE: The Foxes head to Craven Cottage facing a desperate fight to keep their heads above water in the relegation battle
Premier League / Matchday 35
Craven Cottage / 08.05.2023
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- Willian(10', 70')
- Carlos Vinícius(18')
- T. Cairney(44', 51')
- H. Barnes(59', 89')
- J. Maddison(81' PEN)
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Updated 08/05/2023 at 16:15 GMT
16'
FULHAM BREAK FAST
An excellent tackle from Soyuncu denies Harrison Reed the chance to double Fulham's lead.
15'
MADDISON MAKING MAGIC
The England creator slices through the Fulham defence before sending a cross towards Harvey Barnes but Tete gets it clear.
14'
FULHAM LOOKING COMFORTABLE
Leicester are not showing a great deal of inspiration so far. They'll need to improve.
13'
VINICIUS TAKES OFF
The Brazilian races into the Leicester half and only a lunging tackle from Soyuncu cuts off the danger.
12'
STILL NO CLEAN SHEET
Leicester extend their record of being the only team in Europe without a clean sheet since the World Cup break.
11'
THAT MAKES THINGS HARDER
Leicester really need three points this afternoon, and now they're up against it.
10'
GOAL FULHAM
Willian's free kick from the sideline deceives Daniel Iversen who watches it bounce past him and into the goal.
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Willian
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On target1
Free Kicks1
9'
TETE SWINGS IT IN
A dangerous cross from the Dutchman is hacked away by Soyuncu.
8'
LEICESTER CAN'T GET OUT
Every time the Foxes do get a foot on the ball, they turn it over again and Fulham start zipping the ball around again.
7'
CASTAGNE MISCONTROLS
Leicester lose the ball after a poor touch from the full-back who watches the ball roll over the sideline.
6'
WILLIAN DRIVES FORWARD
Fulham are increasing the pressure as they push forward into Leicester territory.
5'
PING PONG IN MIDFIELD
Neither side able to get a hold on things at the moment.
4'
MADDISON TAKES A TUMBLE
Soyuncu's long ball looks rather aimless as the England man slips over. The crowd enjoyed that.
4'
REED SKIPS AWAY
The former Southampton man looks to be cornered but slides down the sideline to escape the Leicester press.
3'
FULHAM WANT A PENALTY
Adarabioyo's header appears to hit Kristiansen on the arm, but there was a foul earlier so no spot kick.
2'
LEICESTER CLEAR
Fulham get a corner as Leicester head away the Willian free kick.
1'
FULHAM ON THE ATTACK
Harry Wilson is felled from behind by Soumare in a dangerous position. Incoming Fulham free kick.
1st Half
1'
KICK OFF
We are finally under way at the Cottage as Fulham get the ball rolling.
15.02
ANOTHER MINOR DELAY
The referee's microphone has some sort of default so we're waiting a little longer.
15.00
PAUSE FOR THE ANTHEM
Kick off is delayed here as at other Premier League grounds as the national anthem is played in honour of the coronation.
14.55
HERE COME THE PLAYERS
Both teams are out on the pitch at the Cottage ahead of kick off.