Huddersfield edge lacklustre Fulham to claim first Premier League win
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Your support makes all the difference.An own goal by Timothy Fosu-Mensah gave Huddersfield Town their first Premier League win of the season as they beat fellow strugglers Fulham 1-0 to climb off the bottom of the table.
The win lifted Huddersfield, who before Monday had scored only four away goals this season, into 18th place on six points, with Fulham now bottom on five points after 11 games.
Huddersfield fans must have expected another frustrating night as they saw an early shot from Danish midfielder Philip Billing come crashing back off the crossbar in the 15th minute.
Having not seen their side score a league goal at home since a 1-0 win over Watford in April, the home fans finally got to celebrate when Fosu-Mensah headed into his own net under pressure from Christopher Schindler.
Celebrating the third anniversary of his appointment, Huddersfield boss David Wagner sent out his side to defend in the second half, and they had little trouble frustrating the visitors.
Fulham lacked creativity and despite Andre Schuerrle having a goal ruled out for offside, they barely managed to trouble Huddersfield keeper Jonas Lossl as they slumped to their fifth defeat in a row.
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Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
67 minutes
The hosts can sense the possibility of a second goal. Hadergjonaj is picked out on the right and puts in a dangerous cross. It's cleared, and from the resulting corner Pritchard fires a shot just over.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
71 minutes
More frustration for Mitrovic. Johansen plays a ball into his path, but his attempted shot is blocked.
At the other end, Pritchard breaks in behind the Fulham backline. He can't pick out a teammate, though.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
74 minutes
Schurrle has the ball in the Huddersfield net. But it won't count. The flag is up and the German has no reward for his smart finish.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
76 minutes
It's another opportunity for Fulham on the break, but again Schurrle can't stay onside. Mitrovic picks up a yellow card after making his frustration clear.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
78 minutes
The first sign of some nerves creeping into Huddersfield's game. They've looked comfortable throughout, and Fulham have hardly threatened. But their lead is still narrow and the visitors are certainly capable of levelling.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
79 minutes
Fulham win a free kick within range of goal. Seri has a go, but his effort curls wide.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
81 minutes
Chance for Fulham. Schurrle breaks through on the left, drives towards goal and looks to pick out the far corner. But he puts it just wide and turns away with a look of anguish on his face.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
83 minutes
Isaac Mbenza comes on in place of Pritchard and is immediately involved. He's played through on goal but gets his finish all wrong, slicing it well wide.
Huddersfield 1-0 Fulham
85 minutes
Some strong tackles are flying in from both sides. Huddersfield have fought hard all night and they're determined to hold on to their lead. Fulham are desperate for a goal.
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