Ben Chilwell’s Late Volley Secures Crystal Palace Comeback Win at Fulham

Crystal Palace secured a thrilling comeback victory at Fulham’s Craven Cottage on Saturday, with Ben Chilwell scoring a late volley to clinch the win after coming off the bench. The goal ensured Palace took all three points in their Premier League fixture, marking a dramatic turnaround after Fulham had twice taken the lead.

This match was the first league game under new Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage, who began his tenure with a victory. Palace extended their strong record in west London, taking maximum points for the fourth consecutive visit to Fulham’s home ground. Chilwell, signed from Strasbourg on deadline day and a key figure in Palace’s FA Cup triumph last May, proved decisive with his winning strike.

Fulham, managed by Álvaro Arbeloa in his first Premier League season, had looked set for victory after goals from Josh King and César Palacios gave them two leads. King, in particular, impressed in front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, showcasing his potential in a high-profile match. However, Palace fought back through Tyrick Mitchell, who scored twice to level the score, including a goal under unusual circumstances that shifted momentum firmly in Palace’s favour.

Despite Fulham’s strong start, the comeback left them pointless after three matches, and some supporters expressed their frustration by booing at the final whistle. For Crystal Palace, the win maintained their unbeaten run at Craven Cottage and boosted the team’s confidence early in the season under Sage’s guidance.

Looking ahead, Crystal Palace will aim to build on this important victory as they prepare for their next Premier League fixture. Meanwhile, Fulham must regroup quickly to avoid a worrying start to the campaign. The pressure now lies with Arbeloa to turn around his side’s fortunes and secure positive results in upcoming matches.

For the full match report, visit The Guardian.