A dull first half gave way to a dramatic second as Fulham came from behind to beat Burnley 3-1 at Craven Cottage.
The first half had offered little. Wilson was Fulham’s most persistent threat, testing Martin Dubravka on several occasions from distance, but a goalless interval felt a fair reflection of proceedings.
Burnley struck first on the hour mark. Lyle Foster’s low first-time cross found Zian Flemming in space inside the box, and the striker guided a right-footed finish into the net to give the visitors an unexpected lead.
Fulham responded almost immediately. A Sander Berge cross into the box caused Dubravka an unexpected problem, the goalkeeper fumbling the ball under pressure from King, who reacted quickest to tap home from close range.
The comeback was completed on 73 minutes. King turned provider, threading the ball into Wilson’s path on the right, and the Welshman cut inside before driving a powerful left-footed effort past Dubravka at the near post.
Fulham then wrapped up the points in stoppage time after Raul Jimenez was fouled in behind by Josh Laurent, whose reckless challenge earned him both a penalty concession and a straight red card.
Jimenez stepped up to curl the spot kick into the top left corner and complete a comfortable-looking scoreline that flattered the hosts somewhat.
The win keeps Fulham’s European hopes alive heading into the international break.
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