Fulham’s pre-season campaign continued on a high note this weekend as Harry Wilson scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Algarve. The friendly was part of the club’s eight-day training camp in southern Portugal.
Wilson’s brace, combined with a strong team performance, saw the Cottagers take control early against their Premier League rivals. The Welsh international’s sharp form will be welcome news for Marco Silva, whose side face Saudi Pro League team Al Ittihad next on Wednesday in a behind-closed-doors fixture.
Fulham will then round off their preparations with a home match against Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt on August 9th, before opening their Premier League season away to Brighton on August 16th.
Wimbledon go south
Meanwhile, AFC Wimbledon wrapped up their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat away at Southend United. Despite enjoying much of the possession, the Dons couldn’t find a breakthrough against the National League side. Johnnie Jackson’s team now turn their attention to League One, with their first fixture coming on August 1st against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
In other pre-season action across the region:
- Hampton & Richmond Borough were narrowly beaten 2-1 at Real Bedford.
- Kingstonian drew 2-2 with Eastbourne Borough.
- Sutton United recorded an impressive 4-2 win over Crystal Palace U21s.
- Walton & Hersham beat Waltham Abbey 2-0 at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub.
Elsewhere in notable results:
- Liverpool lost 4-2 to AC Milan in a high-scoring clash in Hong Kong.
- Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 0-0 draw at Luton Town.
- QPR drew 2-2 with Dutch side Heerenveen at Loftus Road.
With league campaigns just days away, clubs across the divisions are making their final preparations as competitive football returns.
