Premier League 2

Fulham into play-offs despite Wolves defeat

24 Apr 2017

Cottagers lose 4-1 but finish in top five after Blackburn Rovers fail to take advantage

Fulham ended the regular Division 2 season with a 4-1 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but they joined their visitors in the play-offs after Blackburn Rovers could only share a goalless draw with Aston Villa.

Dan Armstrong put the visitors ahead at Craven Cottage just before the break and Wolves secured victory with three goals in 12 second-half minutes. Christian Herc scored from long range, Donovan Wilson netted the rebound from his penalty and Connor Johnson headed in to make it 4-0.

George Williams hit a stoppage-time consolation for Fulham.

.@FulhamFC @danielarm117 @ChristianHerc @1DonovanWilson @Connnor_Johnson 🗓 After tonight's results, Wolves U23s will face @WestHamUtd U23s at Molineux in the semi-finals of the #PL2 play-offs. Date & time TBC. pic.twitter.com/vtKgpZKc2Y
— Wolves (@Wolves) April 24, 2017

Wolves finished the season as runners-up and now face West Ham United in the play-off semi-finals, while Fulham finish in fourth and will play third-placed Newcastle United.

See: Fulham report | PL2 tables

(Photo credit: Sylvester George/Fulham FC)