Fulham took the lead thanks to a goal from Ryan Sessegnon in the 7th round of the 2025/26 Premier League, but conceded goals repeatedly in the following period and ultimately lost 1-3 to Bournemouth. Marco Silva said his team had controlled the tempo well throughout the match but urged the players to be more decisive.

In the 70th minute, Chukueze passed the ball into the penalty area, Sessegnon immediately received it and shot into the goal, helping Fulham take the lead 1-0. In the 78th minute, Truffel passed the ball, Seménho received the ball and broke through the defense before shooting, helping Bournemouth equalize the score at 1-1.

In the 84th minute, Kluivert received a pass from Semenyo and scored with a long shot from outside the penalty area, giving Bournemouth a 2-1 lead. In the second half stoppage time, Ben Dok dribbled into the penalty area and Semenyo seized the opportunity to push the ball into the goal, helping Bournemouth extend their lead to 3-1.

In the end, Fulham lost 1-3 to Bournemouth away from home, suffering two consecutive defeats.

Fulham manager Marco Silva said in an interview, “It’s really hard to accept losing the game in this way. We lost Sasha Lukic in the first 15 to 20 minutes of the game, and then Tom Cairney came on as a substitute. We also made some adjustments. We adjusted Harry Wilson’s position and adopted a low defense. I hope to be more forward in defense, and from that moment on we gradually took control of the situation.”

"We knew they had a speed advantage up front, and the first half was very even, with some chances to counter-attack them. But our passes weren't successful, and they capitalised on it for the third goal. This happened too many times, so we have to be more decisive and punish them in the crucial moments."

Marco Silva said, "We performed better at the beginning of the second half and had longer possession time. We later broke the opponent's usual level of pressure and changed the game into a rhythm that suited us. Our goal was very exciting. It was a great team play and we scored a wonderful goal from the left."

"Before they equalised, Bournemouth hadn't created any chances. They were in dangerous positions but they had no clear chances. Then two Bournemouth players decided the game in the crucial moment. That's the reality and we have to be tougher in those moments, it's as simple as that."

In addition, Marco Silva also said, "We had good control over the overall organization of the attack, but the opponent's two moments changed everything, and the game became more difficult afterwards."

"Even so, we still created two great chances through Tom Cairney to equalise, so my players showed their reaction and fighting spirit in the face of setbacks."