Fulham avoided a potential upset by securing a 1-0 home win over Cambridge United in the English Football League Cup on September 24, 2025. The Premier League side needed a solitary goal to see off a stubborn challenge from their League One opponents. The match was a tense affair with Fulham dominating possession but struggling to break down a well-organized Cambridge defense. The breakthrough finally came in the second half, with Fulham scoring from a set-piece situation. While not a convincing performance, the final score was all that mattered for Fulham as they booked their place in the next round of the cup.