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Fulham Edges Out Wigan in Thrilling FA Cup Encounter
Fulham secured a victory over Wigan Athletic in a captivating FA Cup fourth-round clash at Wigan’s The Brick Community Stadium. The match, officiated by David Webb, took place on February 8th, 2025, and concluded with a 2-1 scoreline in favour of the London club.
Fulham dominated possession (70%), registering 15 shots, 5 on target. Wigan, despite possessing only 30% of the ball, managed 9 shots, 5 of which tested the Fulham goalkeeper.
Rodrigo Muniz was Fulham’s star, scoring twice (23rd and 55th minutes), assisted by R. Sessegnon and A. Pereira respectively. Wigan pulled one back in the 50th minute through J. Smith, assisted by B. Adeeko.
Despite Wigan’s 7 corners and 10 fouls, along with two yellow cards (L. Robinson in the 7th minute and H. McHugh in the 78th minute), they couldn’t overcome Fulham’s greater clinical finishing. The match remained exciting until the final whistle.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 62 O. Dale came in and M. Asamoah went out., at minute 62 R. Darcy came in and B. Adeeko went out., at minute 71 W. Goodwin came in and D. Taylor went out., at minute 71 C. McManaman came in and J. Smith went out., at minute 75 H. McHugh came in and L. Robinson went out.
Substitutions fulham: at minute 75 A. Traore came in and A. Pereira went out., at minute 75 A. Iwobi came in and M. Godo went out., at minute 85 S. Berge came in and T. Cairney went out., at minute 86 E. Smith Rowe came in and J. King went out., at minute 90 Carlos Vinicius came in and Rodrigo Muniz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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