Liverpool bounced back with a convincing 2-0 win over Fulham in Premier League Round 32 on April 11, 2026, at Anfield (HT 2-0, attendance 60,401). Teen sensation Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah struck early to ease pressure on manager Arne Slot after three straight defeats.
Match Overview
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Premier League – Round 32 |
| Match | Liverpool vs Fulham |
| Date | 11th Apr 2026 |
| Time | 23:30 |
| Half-Time | 2 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 2 – 0 |
First-Half Blitz
Florian Wirtz’s surging run set up Ngumoha in the 36th minute; the 17-year-old curled a majestic low shot past Timothy Castagne into the far corner for his first Anfield Premier League goal. Salah doubled the lead four minutes later at 40′, clipping home after Ngumoha’s involvement and Cody Gakpo’s layoff his sixth league goal this season and second since November. Fulham, rusty after a three-week break, struggled to respond as Liverpool dominated possession and chances.
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Controlled Second Half
Arne Slot switched from his usual 3-4-2-1, with substitutions like Mac Allister (68′) and Gravenberch (46′) maintaining control. Liverpool saw out the game comfortably, with Gakpo nearly adding a third before offside calls in stoppage time (90’+4′). Fulham managed few threats, unable to breach a solid Reds defense led by Van Dijk and Konate.
Goals Scorer
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 36′ | R. Ngumoha | Liverpool |
| 40′ | M. Salah | Liverpool |
Ngumoha earned Player of the Match honors, boosting Liverpool’s Champions League push with a four-point gap over sixth-placed Chelsea.
Source: espn
FAQs
What was the result of the Liverpool vs. Fulham match?
Liverpool won 2–0 at Anfield on April 11, 2026, with goals from 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah.
Who scored for Liverpool vs Fulham Match?
Rio Ngumoha (36th minute) and Mohamed Salah (40th minute) secured the win.
Who is Rio Ngumoha, the young player who scored?
Rio Ngumoha is a 17-year-old winger who became Liverpool’s youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer at Anfield with his goal in this match. He joined the Reds’ Academy from Chelsea in September 2024.
