Chelsea U18 1, Fulham 2

LONDON (Interstat) — In a dramatic West London derby that defied pregame projections, Fulham FC delivered a statement victory over rival Chelsea, 2-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Craven Cottage. The Premier League match, played under the lights in Hammersmith & Fulham, saw the home side overcome an early red card shown to Chelsea to secure a hard-fought three points. The match’s complexion changed irrevocably in the 22nd minute when Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella was shown a straight red card, forcing the visitors to play with 10 men for the majority of the contest. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Chelsea’s defense held… Read more...