Humphrys treble secures Fulham victory

Premier League 2

Cottagers beat Middlesbrough 4-1 to move up to fourth in PL2 Division 2

Stephen Humphrys' hat-trick helped Fulham rise to fourth in Premier League 2 Division 2 as they beat Middlesbrough 4-1.

Callum Cooke’s early penalty gave Boro the lead, but two goals near the end of the first half turned the match round.

Humphrys converted Edun’s cross before Sean Kavanagh's long-range effort.

Humphreys headed in a cross soon after the break before sealing his hat-trick in the 84th minute.

West Ham United are Fulham's next opponents at Craven Cottage on Monday 28 November, while Middlesbrough travel to West Bromwich Albion on the same day.

See: Premier League 2 tables