Wolves U21 2-3 Fulham U21

Fulham Under-21s got their season under way in dramatic fashion on Friday, scoring two late goals to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2.

Despite being 2-1 down with just minutes remaining, Callum McFarlane got us level before Martial Godo scored his second of the game to win it for his side.

Hayden Mullins opted for Alfie McNally in goal, with the youngster making his third appearance at Under-21 level.

Harvey Araujo and Luc De Fougerolles formed the centre-back partnership, with Luciano D’Auria-Henry and Stefan Parkes featuring in the wing-back positions.

Chris Donnell joined Delano McCoy-Splatt and Kristian Šekularac in midfield to make his competitive debut for Fulham, and up top Olly Sanderson led the line with Terrell Works and Godo on either side.

The home team started on the front foot, with McNally needing to be alert within the first minute to make a save.

Šekularac broke the Wolves defence open for the first time on 23 minutes, playing a neat through-ball into the path of Donnell. Unfortunately for the new recruit, he was narrowly beaten to the ball by goalkeeper Palmi Arinbjornsson.

We found ourselves behind on 28 minutes. Wolves’ Aaron Keto-Diwaya curled in a cross from the left which was met by Hesketh, who nodded home from inside the area.

We responded well and created our best chance of the game 10 minutes before the break. Works’ header forced Arinbjornsson into a strong save, diving to his right. Donnell did well to find the winger with an accurate cross.

Both sides were showing glimpses of quality, with the hosts next to threaten. Chem Campbell cut in from the left-hand side before driving a shot just wide of the far post.

We got ourselves level in added time from the penalty spot. After being fouled in the area following a skilful run, Godo went on to take the spot kick and calmly placed the ball into the right corner.

That strike meant the two sides went in at the break level, with the score at 1-1.

Mullins was forced into making an early change after the interval, with Šekularac replaced by Devan Tanton after picking up an injury. Another Fulham substitution was made 10 minutes later, with George Okkas coming on in place of Works.

Wolves were enjoying the better of things in the opening 20 minutes and just as our lads began to pick up the pace, the home side retook the lead. Hesketh's corner found Hubner at the back post, whose header beat McNally to give his side the lead for the second time.

The young Whites were given a let off soon after, when a powerful Wolves strike from the edge of the box struck the right post before bouncing back out.

Wolves were enjoying the majority of the chances throughout the second half, but with just a few minutes left on the clock, we found the all-important equaliser courtesy of McFarlane, who had only been on the pitch a matter of minutes.

Tanton's pinpoint cross was cleverly headed in by the forward, who acrobatically got down low to direct his effort towards goal.

The fourth official held up the board to signal nine minutes of additional time, and our boys ensured they made good use of it. D'Auria-Henry did well to keep the ball alive from a cross, before Godo rifled home with his laces to give us a dramatic victory in our season opener.

It soon got worse for Wolves, with Mason Rees seeing red after a a poor tackle on Donnell.

Incredible spirit from Hayden Mullins' side, who look forward to hosting Manchester City next Friday.