The Cottagers got the better of QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road in London in the Championship.
Jordan Hugill, on loan from Premier League club West Ham United, put Mark Warburton’s side in the lead after just three minutes from close range Todd Kane’s cross was parried into his path by goalkeeper Marek Rodak.
Aboubakar Kamara restored parity for the home team in the 27th minute when he took advantage of a mistake from QPR goalkeeper Joe Lumley.
Kamara made it 2-1 to Fulham in the London derby in the 64th minute, as the hosts held on for the win.
Fulham official Khan has taken to Twitter to revel in the win and has also praised Kamara for his heroics.
Thank you to all @FulhamFC supporters + huge thanks to everyone at the Cottage tonight for our 2-1 win! Thank you Fulham squad + staff, I’m so happy for the team + so happy for @Aboukamara47 to get 2 goals at home! 3 points + a derby win, great start our weekends! Come on Fulham! pic.twitter.com/NmUQSEleJD
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) November 22, 2019
Stats
Over the course of the 90 minutes at Loftus Road in London on Friday evening, Fulham had 50% of the possession, took 11 shots of which four were on target, and earned four corners.
Visitors QPR had 50% of the possession, took 19 shots of which seven were on target, and earned 11 corners.
The result means that Fulham are fourth in the Championship table at the moment with 29 points from 17 matches, while QPR are currently 11th in the standings with 24 points from 17 games.