MX23RW : Friday, November 22 05:57:38| >> :120:25324:25324:
[monks data]
Fulham logo
Championship
Apr 3, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
Brentford logo

1-4

McCormack (67' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-1)
Dallas (24', 58'), Judge (90'), Jota (94')

Brentford move into top six with emphatic victory over Fulham

Brentford move back into the playoff places in the Championship with a 4-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Brentford have climbed into the top six of the Championship following a 4-1 triumph over Fulham at Craven Cottage this afternoon.

The hosts had the most of the early chances of the first half, one of which resulted in Alex Kacaniklic unleashing a shot from inside the box.

His attempt, however, was saved by Brentford goalkeeper David Button at his near post, and the Cottagers would have rued their missed chances as the visitors began to find their rhythm.

Northern Ireland's Stuart Dallas made the impact before the end of the first half after he was given plenty of space on the edge of the box.

None of Dallas's opponents closed him down in time, and they were punished for it when the winger fired a low attempt into the bottom corner.

Stuart Dallas of Brentford celebates with team mates after opening the scoring during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage on April 3, 2015© Getty Images

At the start of the second half, the Bees came out on the front foot and they were rewarded when Dallas nabbed a second goal with a 20-yard effort.

The winger created space for himself and released a powerful strike which nestled into the top corner of the net, leaving the home side with an uphill struggle to get anything out of the game.

Brentford were in control, but Fulham were handed a controversial lifeline when the referee pointed to the penalty spot after James Husband was brought down in the area.

Ross McCormack, who was wearing the captain's armband in Scott Parker's absence, lined up for the shot and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to score his 13th goal of the campaign.

The home side's glimmer of hope didn't last long as Brentford increased their lead when Alan Judge curled a free kick from 25 yards out into the net.

Jota sealed all three points for the Bees when he fired a shot into the top of the net to push the club back into the playoff places.

Brentford are now fifth in the standings, while Fulham reside 20th.

ID:214882: cacheID:214882:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:4395:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Stuart Dallas of Brentford in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Brentford and Crystal Palace at Griffin Park on August 2, 2014
Read Next:
Half-Time Report: Dallas snatches lead for Brentford
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!