Fulham concluded their pre-season training camp in Portugal with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Liga Portugal 2 side Farense, maintaining their unbeaten run in warm-up fixtures. The Cottagers, who finished 12th in the Premier League last season with 44 points (13W-5D-14L), overcame a first-half deficit to claim victory.
How did Fulham turn it around?
Farense took a surprising lead into half-time after beating Fulham goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte with a clinical finish. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side responded strongly after the break, though, with Alex Iwobi equalising from the penalty spot after Emile Smith Rowe was fouled in the box. Rodrigo Muniz then netted a dramatic late winner, also from the spot, just one minute before full-time.
Who stood out for the Cottagers?
Centre-back Calvin Bassey and right-back Kenny Tete both came close with efforts from open play, adding to Fulham’s attacking threat beyond the penalties. The win caps off a productive pre-season for a side that scored 43 goals and conceded 46 in the 2024-25 campaign, finishing 26 points behind leaders Arsenal.
What’s next for Fulham?
With their Portugal camp now complete, Fulham will turn their attention to the upcoming Premier League season. Their next fixture is an away trip to Arsenal on 20 February 2027, facing the table-topping side in a tough opening challenge.
