All three of Alex Iwobi's Premier League goals this season have been scored at Craven Cottage
Nottingham Forest fans issued firm backing to manager Steve Cooper despite watching their side suffer a five-goal demolition by Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Alex Iwobi and Raul Jimenez each scored twice as Fulham netted three goals or more in three successive top-flight games for the first time since 1966.
Despite being well beaten and failing to register a single shot on target, Forest fans showed their support for under-fire Cooper as they roared the Welshman's name even after the fourth strike hit the back of the net, sending a clear message to owner Evangelos Marinakis in the stands.
Iwobi set the Cottagers on their way to victory after 30 minutes when he beat the offside trap to convert Willian's beautifully whipped cross, before Jimenez doubled the lead four minutes later by firing emphatically into the top right corner.
The Mexican forward showed strength and composure to grab his second and Fulham's third early in the second half, shrugging off Forest defender Ola Aina, rounding goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos and then dispatching a cheeky back-heel
Iwobi found was allowed far too much space in the box and met Harry Wilson's cross to score Fulham's fourth, and the scoring was rounded off by substitute Tom Cairney late on as Forest's defence was nowhere to be seen.
The win moves Fulham up to 12th with an 11-point cushion to the relegation zone, while Forest - with just one win in their last 11 matches in the Premier League - are three points further back in 16th.
Forest fans make support for Cooper clear
Welshman Cooper cut a forlorn figure on the touchline as his side slumped to a disappointing defeat in west London, but the fans in the away end had his back and could be heard roaring his name even after they fell 4-0 behind.
After the game, Cooper walked over to the Forest supporters with his hands in the air apologising for the manner of the performance, but they persisted with positive chants for their boss.
It seems Cooper still has credit in the bank following that successful campaign in the second tier when he brought a halt to the club's 24-year exile from the top-flight, and for keeping the Reds in the Premier League last season.
Forest fans have become accustomed to seeing their team struggle on the road, picking up just eight of they 38 points they collected in 2022-23 away from the City Ground.
They have won just two of their 27 away fixtures since earning promotion from the Championship.
Cottagers starting to click
Fulham made a poor start to the season, winning just one of their opening six matches, but have clicked into gear over recent weeks and are a force to be reckoned with in attack.
Marco Silva's men scored only 10 goals in their opening 12 fixtures, but have now found the net 11 times in their last three, having hit three against both Liverpool in Sunday's 4-3 defeat and in the preceding victory over Wolves.
Jimenez, signed in the summer from Wolves, seems to be finding his feet following a rough three years since suffering a significant head injury and is beginning to demonstrate that he is capable of succeeding former talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Iwobi also caught the eye with his work ethic and goals to ensure the Cottagers made easy work of their lacklustre visitors.
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FulhamStarting XIAvgSquad number17Player nameLenoAverage rating
7.33
12345678910Squad number21Player nameCastagneAverage rating
7.13
12345678910Squad number4Player nameTosinAverage rating
7.13
12345678910Squad number3Player nameBasseyAverage rating
7.32
12345678910Squad number33Player nameRobinsonAverage rating
7.38
12345678910Squad number26Player nameJoão PalhinhaAverage rating
7.58
12345678910Squad number10Player nameCairneyAverage rating
7.69
12345678910Squad number22Player nameIwobiAverage rating
7.85
12345678910Squad number18Player nameAndreas PereiraAverage rating
7.37
12345678910Squad number20Player nameWillianAverage rating
7.64
12345678910Squad number7Player nameJiménezAverage rating
8.44
12345678910SubstitutesAvgSquad number8Player nameWilsonAverage rating
7.46
12345678910Squad number12Player nameBallo-TouréAverage rating
7.18
12345678910Squad number14Player nameDe Cordova-ReidAverage rating
7.62
12345678910Squad number28Player nameLukicAverage rating
7.38
12345678910Squad number30Player nameCarlos ViníciusAverage rating
7.20
12345678910Share your Fulham player ratings withFacebookTwitterWhatsAppCopy and share linkNottingham ForestStarting XIAvgSquad number23Player nameVlachodimosAverage rating
2.96
12345678910Squad number43Player nameAinaAverage rating
2.75
12345678910Squad number18Player nameFelipeAverage rating
2.95
12345678910Squad number40Player nameMurilloAverage rating
3.70
12345678910Squad number15Player nameToffoloAverage rating
3.66
12345678910Squad number5Player nameMangalaAverage rating
3.05
12345678910Squad number6Player nameSangaréAverage rating
2.44
12345678910Squad number14Player nameHudson-OdoiAverage rating
2.75
12345678910Squad number16Player nameDomínguezAverage rating
2.57
12345678910Squad number21Player nameElangaAverage rating
3.00
12345678910Squad number27Player nameOrigiAverage rating
2.83
12345678910SubstitutesAvgSquad number10Player nameGibbs-WhiteAverage rating
3.25
12345678910Squad number11Player nameWoodAverage rating
2.76
12345678910Squad number19Player nameNiakhatéAverage rating
2.65
12345678910Squad number22Player nameYatesAverage rating
3.34
12345678910Squad number28Player nameDaniloAverage rating
2.86
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- Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text
Line-upsFulham
Formation 4-2-3-1
17Leno21Castagne4Tosin3Bassey33Robinson26João Palhinha10Cairney22Iwobi18Pereira20Willian7Jiménez
- 17Leno21Castagne4Tosin3Bassey33RobinsonSubstituted forBallo-Touréat 75'minutes26João PalhinhaSubstituted forLukicat 79'minutes10Cairney22IwobiSubstituted forDe Cordova-Reidat 76'minutes18Pereira20WillianSubstituted forWilsonat 63'minutes7JiménezSubstituted forCarlos Viníciusat 79'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Rodák2Tete6Reed8Wilson12Ballo-Touré13Ream14De Cordova-Reid28Lukic30Carlos Vinícius
Nottm Forest
Formation 4-2-3-1
23Vlachodimos43Aina18Felipe40Santiago Costa dos Santos15Toffolo5Mangala6Sangaré14Hudson-Odoi16Domínguez21Elanga27Origi
- 23Vlachodimos43Aina18FelipeSubstituted forNiakhatéat 76'minutes40Santiago Costa dos Santos15Toffolo5Mangala6SangaréSubstituted forYatesat 45'minutesBooked at 76mins14Hudson-OdoiSubstituted forDaniloat 58'minutes16DomínguezSubstituted forGibbs-Whiteat 45'minutes21Elanga27OrigiSubstituted forWoodat 58'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Turner7N Williams8Kouyaté10Gibbs-White11Wood19Niakhaté22Yates28Danilo32Omobamidele
Referee:Josh SmithAttendance:24,105Match StatsHome TeamFulhamAway TeamNottm ForestPossessionHome64%Away36%ShotsHome14Away4Shots on TargetHome6Away1CornersHome6Away1FoulsHome7Away10Live Text Post update
Match ends, Fulham 5, Nottingham Forest 0.
90'+6'Full Time
Second Half ends, Fulham 5, Nottingham Forest 0.
90'+5'Post update
Attempt missed. Sasa Lukic (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
90'+5'Post update
Attempt blocked. Harry Wilson (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Cairney.
90'+3'Post update
Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Ola Aina.
90'+1'Post update
Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Murillo.
90'Post update
Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Moussa Niakhaté.
86'goalGoal!
Goal! Fulham 5, Nottingham Forest 0. Tom Cairney (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andreas Pereira.
82'Post update
Offside, Fulham. Bobby De Cordova-Reid is caught offside.
82'Post update
Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Moussa Niakhaté.
81'Post update
Attempt saved. Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
79'Post update
Foul by Sasa Lukic (Fulham).
79'Post update
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
79'Substitution
Substitution, Fulham. Carlos Vinícius replaces Raúl Jiménez.
79'Substitution
Substitution, Fulham. Sasa Lukic replaces João Palhinha.
78'Post update
Foul by Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham).
78'Post update
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76'Booking
Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
76'Post update
Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76'Post update
Foul by Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest).
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