Fulham secured a late equalizer to draw 1-1 against Newcastle United in their Premier League encounter this weekend. The goal came deep into injury time, preventing Newcastle from claiming all three points at home.
Newcastle had taken the lead earlier in the match through Nicolas Jackson, who cut inside two defenders before placing the ball into the bottom-right corner. Jackson's goal put the hosts ahead in the 41st minute, giving them a narrow advantage going into the break.
Fulham responded with steady pressure but struggled to break down Newcastle's defence for much of the second half. The match remained tight as both sides exchanged chances, with Newcastle goalkeeper Suzuki making several key saves, including a close-range stop against Josh King.
The late minutes saw Fulham ramp up their efforts, and their persistence paid off when they found an equalizer just before the final whistle. The goal came following a set-piece, allowing Fulham to snatch the point and deny Newcastle a victory on their home turf.
This result adds to a series of shared points in Matchday 9 of the Premier League 2026/27 season, where several games ended in draws. Fulham’s ability to secure a late goal follows other competitive fixtures, such as Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with Fulham and Brighton’s surprising win over Manchester City.
The draw leaves Newcastle unable to capitalize on home advantage, with Fulham showing resilience to claw back into the match. Both sides remain in the mid-table pack as the season progresses, with this shared point maintaining the status quo rather than shifting momentum.
Fulham’s late goal will be seen as a positive sign for their campaign, showing they can fight until the final whistle. Newcastle, meanwhile, will rue missed chances and the inability to hold onto their lead despite Jackson’s early breakthrough.
The Premier League continues to offer unpredictable results this season, with last-minute goals impacting the standings regularly. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.
According to Sky Sports.
