Craven Cottage shook in stoppage time. Harrison Reed stepped onto a loose ball and smashed it home to seal a dramatic 2-2 draw for Fulham against Liverpool, a result that stretched the hosts’ Premier League unbeaten run to five matches and sent a jolt through the top end of the table.

This was a Premier League contest with everything: high skill, late chaos, and two goals past the 90-minute mark. Liverpool led through strikes from Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo, but Marco Silva’s side kept believing. In a wild finish, both teams scored in added time, and Reed’s thunderous effort ensured the points were shared.

Reed’s late strike crowns a breathless finish

The match felt cagey, then open, then downright frantic. Liverpool’s quality in attack was clear, with Wirtz finding space between the lines and Gakpo finishing confidently. But Fulham stayed in the fight and pushed harder as the clock ran down. When stoppage time arrived, the game cracked open. Liverpool looked close to getting over the line, only for Reed to step up and blast Fulham level with a piledriver that fizzed into the back of the net.

It was a moment that summed up Fulham’s month: brave, loud, and full of belief. Reed’s finish was not just powerful; it was decisive, the kind of strike that shifts mood and momentum inside a stadium and across a season.

“Reed hit that like a message to the whole league.”

Liverpool’s mixed night: bright finishing, fragile control

For Liverpool, this was a story of two sides of the same coin. On one side, Wirtz and Gakpo delivered. Wirtz, a rising star, again showed why his name travels far, knitting play together and taking his chance. Gakpo, sharp and direct, produced a cool finish. On the other side, game management slipped at the crucial moment. The Reds had the lead and chances to close the door, but the door stayed ajar. Fulham barged through.

That tension matters in the table. Liverpool sit second on 33 points after 19 games (10 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses, +4 goal difference), chasing Manchester City on 41. The margins at the top are thin. Giving away late goals can sting twice — in the points and in the head. This one will be a lesson in control under pressure.

“Is this Liverpool’s game management or just bad luck?”

Fulham’s momentum is real: five unbeaten and counting

Fulham’s unbeaten run is now at five league matches, and the mood in west London matches the numbers. There is calm in defense, bite in midfield, and belief up front. The character shown to stay in the contest and then profit in stoppage time speaks to a team that knows what it is trying to do.

Important figures continue to play their roles. Bernd Leno remains a sturdy presence in goal. At the back, the likes of Calvin Bassey’s partner Rodrigo Muniz? Not here — Fulham instead relied on a mix including Issa Diop, Tim Ream/Joachim Andersen-type leadership qualities reflected by names on the teamsheet such as Cuenca, Andersen, Diop, and Robinson. In midfield, Tom Cairney and Sasa Lukic guide tempo, while wide areas see energy from Timothy Castagne and creativity from Harry Wilson and Emile Smith Rowe. Up top, Raul Jimenez gives a focal point. The bench also matters: Harrison Reed brought the decisive punch, with pace threats like Adama Traore and promise from Jonah Kusi-Asare adding late spark.

That depth — and the willingness to trust it — is a big reason this run keeps going.

“Five unbeaten for Fulham — dare we whisper Europe?”

Key moments and match narrative

The game began with Liverpool enjoying tidy spells of possession and Fulham happy to counter. Wirtz’s sharp movement broke lines and invited danger. Gakpo’s goal underscored Liverpool’s quality in the final third.

Fulham held shape, picked their moments, and stayed within reach. The final act was chaos in the best way: two stoppage-time goals, both sides throwing numbers forward, and the Cottage roaring each transition. Reed’s strike turned noise into a roar. It was a fair result in the end — Liverpool showed control and class in phases, Fulham brought resilience and punch when it mattered most.

What it means for the table

Fulham’s record moves to 8-3-8 (27 points, -1 goal difference) after 19 matches. That’s a solid platform entering the heart of winter. The defensive base looks steadier, and late-game belief is clearly rising.

Liverpool, at 10-3-6 (33 points, +4), remain second behind Manchester City (41 points). The gap is workable, but nights like this put pressure on every upcoming weekend. Turning late draws into wins is how title ambitions become real in spring.

Who stood out

• Harrison Reed (Fulham) — A stunning stoppage-time hit and a surge of energy late on. He changed the mood and the math.
• Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) — Movement between the lines and a composed finish. He looked dangerous whenever he found pockets of space.
• Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) — Smart runs, tidy touches, and a goal that should have been enough on many nights.
• Bernd Leno (Fulham) — Reliable hands and calm distribution when Liverpool pressed.

Why this draw matters

For Fulham, belief fuels results. Five unbeaten creates a habit of not losing, and that habit can carry a squad through tough fixture runs. The late goals at Craven Cottage will feed the dressing room’s confidence and give fans real reason to dream bigger than mid-table safety.

For Liverpool, there’s a lesson. You can win most of the game but still lose the last five minutes. The Reds’ attack did its job — twice — yet the final details slipped. In a tight title chase, those details are everything.

Big picture

Fulham vs Liverpool delivered the drama the Premier League so often promises. It brought high skill, sharp finishing, and a finish that will be replayed on loop in west London. The final score — Fulham 2-2 Liverpool — was a fair reflection of a match shaped by courage and chaos in equal measure.

As the season moves on, Fulham carry momentum and swagger into the next test. Liverpool carry quality and questions. And Harrison Reed carries the moment of the night — a rocket that kept Craven Cottage unbeaten joy alive for another week.