Fulham's European Dreams Dimmed by Draw at Wolves' Farewell Molineux
Fulham’s aspirations for European football faced a significant setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday in the final home game of the season at Molineux. Mateus Mane opened the scoring for the hosts in the 25th minute with a powerful strike, igniting hopes for their first win since March 3. However, the young Portuguese forward's evening took a turn for the worse when he conceded a penalty just before halftime. Antonee Robinson capitalized on this opportunity, leveling the score in first-half stoppage time. Despite having early chances, including a close attempt from Alex Iwobi, Fulham's performance was lackluster, leaving them three points shy of eighth place with only one game remaining. This disappointing display raises questions about the future of head coach Marco Silva, whose team appeared affected by the uncertainty surrounding him. Key moments in the match included: Wolves' initial struggles to establish dominance. A crucial penalty awarded to Fulham after a VAR review, allowing Robinson to equalize. A near miss for Wolves when Adam Armstrong hit the post in the second half. The match ended with a subdued atmosphere at Molineux, contrasting with the applause for former Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, highlighting the club's rich history amidst their current struggles.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-05-17