Fulham 1 Reading 0: Stefan Johansen fires Cottagers up to second as he ends Royals’ mini-revival
STEFAN JOHANSEN fired Fulham up to second in the Championship.
The Norway midfielder drilled home on 25 minutes, with Matt Targett the main supplier.
Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen drills the only goal of the first half against ReadingPA:Press Association
That ended the Royals’ mini-revival of two wins in three games since sacking boss Jaap Stam.
And their miserable night was compounded by Leandro Bacuna’s last-minute red card.
And it took the Cottagers above Cardiff into the automatic promotion places.
The Bluebirds slumped to a 1-0 loss at play-off hopefuls Aston Villa.
Fulham’s Stefan Johansen is congratulated on his opener by midfielder Kevin McDonaldPA:Press AssociationTiago Ilori gets a foot in to stop Cottagers star Aleksandar MitrovicGetty Images - GettyLiam Moore tries to fend off Aleksandar Mitrovic, the Fulham frontman on loan from NewcastleGetty Images - GettyBrazilian star Lucas Piazon is hassled by challenged by Reading midfielder Leandro BacunaGetty Images - Getty
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