Manchester United dominated possession in the match, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. Fulham had opportunities with players like Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, and Joshua King, but neither team managed to score. In the second half, the Red Devils had more possession and chances, with Calvin Bassey's shot being stopped by Senne Lammens. The ball came to Lisandro Martínez, who attempted to clear it but instead kicked it into his own goal, giving Fulham a 1-0 lead. Manchester United's poor performance in the first 15 minutes after the break was described as the worst phase of the club by a commentator. The team eventually came back stronger after the goal, leading to the late equaliser from Cunha and a 1-1 draw.