Fulham U18, Crystal U18 play to six-goal draw
BECKENHAM, England (Interstat) — Fulham U18 and Crystal U18 played to a 3-3 draw Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in a U18 Premier League match at Crystal Palace Training Ground. The visitors led by three goals at halftime, but the home side scored three times after the break to earn a share of the points. The match was organized by the U18 Premier League in England.
Fulham opened the scoring in the 24th minute when midfielder Aidan Evans found the net. Forward William Sutton-Bangura made it two in the 29th minute. Evans added his second goal in the 42nd minute, giving Fulham a three-goal halftime lead. Fulham scored all three of its goals in the first half.
Crystal U18 responded after the interval. Midfielder Jamar Lee scored in the 68th minute. Forward Oladotun Lamidi scored one minute later. Midfielder Donte Martin completed the comeback in the 76th minute, leveling the match. Crystal scored all three of its goals in an eight-minute span after halftime.
Evans finished with two goals in 87 minutes for Fulham. Sutton-Bangura played 70 minutes and scored once. For Crystal, Lee played 90 minutes and scored once. Martin played 90 minutes and scored once. Lamidi played 90 minutes and scored once. Evans was the only player to score twice in the match.
Crystal U18 received three yellow cards. Kwasi Baah was booked in the 32nd minute. Dylan Monk was cautioned in the 55th minute. Alfie Mulvenna received a yellow card in the 74th minute. Fulham U18 did not receive a yellow card.
Fulham U18’s record in the U18 Premier League is now three wins, no losses and three draws. Crystal U18’s league record is now one win, four losses and one draw. Fulham’s record across all competitions is also three wins, no losses and three draws. Crystal’s record across all competitions is also one win, four losses and one draw. Both clubs have played six league matches this season. Fulham U18 remained unbeaten in league play.
Fulham entered the match after a 2-2 home draw with Tottenham U18 on Sept. 12. Fulham had beaten Chelsea U18 4-3 at home on Sept. 5, won 4-0 at West Brom U18 on Aug. 29, drawn 5-5 at home with Villa U18 on Aug. 22 and won 5-2 at Ipswich U18 on Aug. 15. Fulham U18 had won three and drawn two of its previous five matches.
Crystal U18 entered after a 2-0 loss at Arsenal U18 on Sept. 12. Crystal had lost 4-2 at home to Tottenham U18 on Sept. 5, lost 1-0 at Villa U18 on Aug. 29, lost 4-1 at home to Southampton U18 on Aug. 22 and won 3-1 at West Ham U18 on Aug. 15. Crystal U18 had lost four of its previous five matches.
Fulham U18 next hosts Birmingham U18 on Oct. 17 in the U18 Premier League. Fulham then visits Brentford U18 on Oct. 24, hosts Southampton U18 on Oct. 31, hosts Norwich U18 on Nov. 3, visits Brighton & Hove Albion FC U18 on Nov. 21, hosts Reading U18 on Nov. 28, visits West Ham U18 on Dec. 12, hosts Arsenal U18 on Dec. 19, visits Villa U18 on Jan. 16 and hosts West Brom U18 on Jan. 23.
Crystal U18 next travels to Ipswich U18 on Oct. 17. Crystal then hosts Reading U18 on Oct. 24, visits Brighton & Hove Albion FC U18 on Oct. 31, hosts Birmingham U18 on Nov. 3, visits Bournemouth U18 on Nov. 21, hosts Chelsea U18 on Nov. 28, visits Norwich U18 on Dec. 12, visits Brentford U18 on Dec. 19, hosts West Brom U18 on Jan. 9 and visits Southampton U18 on Jan. 16.
Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Crystal U18 1, Fulham U18 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Crystal U18 with a 60.4 percent probability to win.