Fulham boss Marco Silva was furious after a substitution error saw the wrong player take-off during a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth. The incident occurred in the 57th minute when Fulham attempted a triple change involving Adama Traore, Raul Jimenez, and Tom Cairney.
However, due to an administrative mistake, Ryan Sessegnon, who was not meant to be subbed, was withdrawn alongside Sander Berge and Rodrigo Muniz. The confusion took over five minutes to resolve, prompting referee Michael Oliver to intervene. Despite Silva’s protests to fourth official Tim Robinson, Premier League rules prevented Sessegnon from re-entering. The Sky Sports commentary confirmed Sessegnon’s name was mistakenly submitted, despite him almost equalizing before the break.
Antoine Semenyo’s early goal after just 53 seconds proved decisive, as Fulham’s substitutes failed to find a response. The defeat leaves Fulham behind Bournemouth, who recorded their first win in nine matches and climbed to eighth in the Premier League standings.
Fulham performance and stats
Fulham is currently 9th in the Premier League with 48 points.
In the last 32 games, it has won 13 times, drew 9 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Fulham lost 1-0 against AFC Bournemouth.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 43.
Fulham will play the next match in Premier League against Chelsea on Sunday 20th of April in London.
