Fulham 1 Brentford 1: Cottagers all but seal play-off spot as Tom Cairney fires opener but misses penalty chance to win it

Apr 29, 2017

TOM CAIRNEY fired an opener but missed a penalty as Fulham’s draw all but sealed their play-off spot.

The Cottagers are three points and plus-14 goals better off than seventh-placed Leeds ahead of the final day.

Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon tussles with Brentford midfielderat Craven Cottage — Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon tussles with Brentford midfielder at Craven Cottage

Nico Yennaris cancelled out Cairney’s goal on 34 minutes.

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And midfielder Cairney saw Daniel Bentley save his spot-kick in first-half stoppage time after Yoann Barbet’s foul on Stefan Johansen, who needed a minute of treatment.

Fulham dominated possession and had 18 goal attempts but tenth-placed Brentford held on for a point in this lively derby.

Floyd Ayite fends off Brentford defender in the Championship clash at Craven Cottage — Floyd Ayite keeps possession well in the Championship clash at Craven Cottage

Tom Cairney puts Fulham in fornt early on as they look to clinch a play-off spot — Tom Cairney puts Fulham in fornt early on as they looked to clinch a play-off spot

Tom Cairney misses a penalty for Fulham against their south London neighbours Brentford

Brentford keeper Daniel bentley watches as team-mate Nico Yennaris tries to block out Ryan Sessegnon — Brentford keeper Daniel Bentley watches as team-mate Nico Yennaris tries to block out Ryan Sessegnon

Nico Yennaris enjoys his equaliser for Brentford in the lively first half of this derby

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