Fulham Stun Spurs with Early Double in North London

Fulham Stun Spurs with Early Double in North London

Fulham delivered a stunning upset at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, defeating tenth-placed Tottenham 2-1 despite the hosts' dominance for large periods. The fifteenth-placed visitors shocked the home crowd with two early goals before holding on for a crucial three points in North London.

Fulham struck twice in the opening six minutes to seize control. Kenny Tete opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a right-footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze. Harry Wilson doubled the lead just two minutes later in the 6th minute, firing a left-footed shot from long range on the right to the centre of the goal after Josh King's assist.

Tottenham responded in the 59th minute when Mohammed Kudus found the top right corner with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, with Lucas Bergvall providing the assist. The goal sparked hope for the hosts, but they couldn't find the equalizer despite sustained pressure.

Tottenham controlled 62.8% of possession and registered 14 shots compared to Fulham's seven, but the visitors proved more clinical with their limited opportunities. Bernd Leno made crucial saves for Fulham, while Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani missed several close-range chances, including efforts in the 63rd and 81st minutes that went agonizingly wide.

The match flow saw Fulham's early blitz give way to sustained Tottenham pressure, particularly after the interval. The hosts created numerous corners and half-chances but couldn't break down Fulham's resolute defense. Spurs manager made multiple substitutions in the final half-hour, introducing fresh legs in search of an equalizer that never came.

Tottenham will next host Newcastle United on December 2, while Fulham travel to face Manchester City on December 2.