Calvin Bassey’s shot forced a Lisandro Martínez own goal, but Matheus Cunha’s 89th-minute deflected strike earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. Alex Iwobi started for Fulham.
Fulham drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Calvin Bassey’s shot led to a Lisandro Martínez own goal in the 63rd minute, but Matheus Cunha’s deflected strike in the 89th minute denied Fulham a first league win of the season.
It finished 1-1. Fulham led through a 63rd-minute own goal, and Cunha equalised in the 89th minute.
Bassey drove a low shot at goal that United goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold, and the ball bounced in off Martínez. The Super Eagles defender played the full 90 minutes and was also at the centre of a late penalty appeal, when the ball struck his raised hand at close range, but no penalty was given.
Cunha scored from outside the box in the 89th minute after a pass from Patrick Dorgu. His shot deflected off David Affengruber and wrong-footed Bernd Leno. United had pushed for it all afternoon, with 24 shots to Fulham’s 12.
Iwobi started and was one of Fulham’s main outlets on the counter-attack in the first half, before he was substituted in the 71st minute. Both Iwobi and Bassey now join up with Nigeria for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers; see the Super Eagles squad.
Yes, broadly. In our Fulham vs Manchester United prediction we expected a tight, competitive match rather than a one-sided result, and a 1-1 draw decided in the 89th minute fits that.
Fulham are still winless after five games and sit 19th on two points. United are 12th on five points. See the live Premier League 2026/27 table and every score in our Premier League Gameweek 5 results round-up. United host Tottenham when the league returns on October 10; picks will be on our Premier League predictions page.
What was the score between Fulham and Manchester United?
Fulham and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Who scored in Fulham vs Manchester United?
Fulham led through a Lisandro Martínez own goal in the 63rd minute after Calvin Bassey’s shot, and Matheus Cunha equalised for United in the 89th minute.
Did Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey play against Manchester United?
Yes. Both started for Fulham. Bassey played the full 90 minutes and Iwobi was substituted in the 71st minute.
Where are Fulham in the Premier League table?
Fulham are 19th with two points from five games and are still looking for their first league win of the season.
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