Fulham capitalise on penalties against Farense

August 1, 2026 - 19:48

Fulham finished their pre-season trip to Portugal with a narrow 2-1 win against Farense, a team from Portugal's second division. The match, played behind closed doors, saw the Premier League side control much of the first half but still go into the break a goal down. Farense managed to beat Fulham's goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte with a well-taken finish, giving them a surprise lead at halftime.

The second half was a different story. Fulham came out with more intensity and pushed forward with greater purpose. Their pressure paid off when they were awarded a penalty, which was calmly converted to level the score. Just a few minutes later, they won another spot kick and made no mistake again, taking the lead for the first time in the match.

From there, Fulham managed the game well, keeping possession and limiting Farense's chances to get back into the contest. The result gives the squad a boost as they wrap up their warm-weather training camp and shift focus to their remaining pre-season fixtures. The coaching staff will be pleased with the response after a flat first half, even if the winning goals came from penalties rather than open play. The team now heads back to England to continue their preparations for the upcoming season.