Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall played a decisive role as Everton came from behind to claim a dramatic late victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, strengthening their hopes of securing European football next season.
The midfielder marked his return from injury in style, firing home a 76th-minute equaliser after Vitalii Mykolenko’s first-half own goal had put Fulham in front.
Dewsbury-Hall then turned provider seven minutes from time, his inswinging corner slipping through the grasp of Bernd Leno and into the net to complete a remarkable turnaround.
The win lifts Everton up to seventh in the Premier League table, while Fulham slip to 10th after another frustrating afternoon.
Everton began with purpose in west London and went close inside eight minutes when Jake O’Brien’s header from a James Garner corner struck the post.
Fulham responded through former Toffee Alex Iwobi before taking the lead in the 18th minute in unfortunate fashion for the visitors.
A flowing Fulham move, sparked by the lively Samuel Chukwueze, ended with Jordan Pickford parrying Raul Jimenez’s effort, only for the rebound to ricochet off Mykolenko and into his own net.
The hosts were well on top thereafter and could have extended their lead before the break, with Pickford producing a stunning fingertip save to deny Chukwueze and both Emile Smith Rowe and Chukwueze rattling the crossbar from distance.
The second half was more evenly balanced and, with David Moyes watching from the stands due to a touchline ban, Everton pushed for a way back into the contest.
The introductions of Beto and debutant Tyrique George added energy, and the equaliser arrived with 14 minutes remaining.
Mykolenko atoned for his earlier misfortune by breaking free of Timothy Castagne and squaring for Dewsbury-Hall, who finished from close range.
Moments later, Everton completed the comeback as Leno misjudged Dewsbury-Hall’s corner, diverting the ball into his own net to hand the visitors a memorable win.
For long spells, Everton looked second best and were fortunate to still be in the game at half-time.
Fulham’s failure to capitalise on their dominance kept the door ajar, and Dewsbury-Hall stormed through it.
Scoring for the first time since December, the midfielder’s influence grew as the match wore on, underlining his importance in a side steadily finding its feet after recent turbulence.
With Jack Grealish ruled out for the season following a foot injury, Dewsbury-Hall’s emergence could hardly be better timed.
Everton’s impressive away form continues to be a driving force behind their progress, with five wins and two draws from their past eight league games on the road.
After a shaky start to 2026, belief has returned - and European qualification is firmly back on the agenda.
Marco Silva cut a disconsolate figure late on as Fulham once again let a strong position slip.
For much of the contest, they were the sharper, more cohesive side and looked capable of putting the game beyond Everton’s reach.
Instead, familiar defensive frailties resurfaced.
The inability to convert chances and see out matches continues to undermine Fulham’s progress, with no Premier League clean sheet in seven outings.
With attacking talent in abundance, the foundations remain promising, but unless Silva can shore up his defence, Fulham’s own European ambitions risk fading just as Everton’s are gathering momentum.
