Fulham secured a place in the FA Cup fifth round with a hard‑fought 3‑2 victory at Sunderland on Wednesday, setting up a clash with Leeds. The Premier League side appeared poised to cruise to a comfortable win at the Stadium of Light, taking the lead in each half through early goals from Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira. Jack Clarke’s curling effort seemed to guarantee a grandstand finish, but Layvin Kurzawa quickly restored Fulham’s two‑goal cushion. In stoppage time, Jewison Bennette reduced the deficit for the Championship side, but Sunderland’s hopes of a reunion with Leeds—whom they defeated to win the FA Cup 50 years ago—were extinguished.
“We’ve been working hard to reach this level and create a winning mentality,” said Fulham boss Marco Silva, who watched the game from the stands due to a touchline ban. “I knew before the game that it wouldn’t be the best, I made nine changes, but we are pleased.”
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