Liverpool draws with Fulham after failing to convert scoring chances at Anfield
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Liverpool played to a draw against Fulham at Anfield on September 12, 2026, failing to convert its scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Premier League encounter saw Liverpool struggle to match the form shown during its midweek Champions League performance against Atlético Madrid. Fulham, led by head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, secured its first point of the season despite entering the match on a three-game losing streak. The result marks a successful tactical outing for Arbeloa against Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola, as the visitors maintained a disciplined defensive setup to deny the hosts a victory. Liverpool now looks to regroup as the Premier League campaign continues following this stagnant offensive display at home.
- •Liverpool and Fulham played to a draw at Anfield on September 12, 2026.
- •The match resulted in the first Premier League point for Fulham under coach Álvaro Arbeloa.
- •Liverpool failed to replicate its midweek performance against Atlético Madrid.
- •Fulham entered the game after a streak of three consecutive league defeats.
- 4:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Frustrated Liverpool fail to take chances as Fulham claim deserved first point
"In the not-so distant past when they were vying for a right-back role with Spain, Andoni Iraola often lost out to Álvaro Arbeloa. The points were shared at Anfield but the Liverpool head coach was thwarted by his old adversary once again as Fulham deservedly claimed the first Premier League point of Arbeloa’s tenure. The visitors belied their lowly position and a run of three successive league defeats to take a point from a Liverpool side that represented a pale imitation of their Champions League selves against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. Continue reading...
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