Brett Pitman's header has given Championship leaders Bournemouth a 1-0 lead at half time against Fulham this afternoon.

Pitman gave the leaders the advantage inside the first 10 minutes when he flicked Matt Ritchie's corner goalwards at the near post.

The Cherries looked to extend their advantage on 20 minutes, but Callum Wilson's strike from outside the box was saved before Ritchie lashed a free kick over the bar.

Ross McCormack saw a shot blocked for the Cottagers before Harry Arter fired over the bar for Bournemouth on 36 minutes.