Fulham U21s edged out by Villa

Fulham’s youngsters lost 1-0 to Aston Villa on Thursday afternoon in the Under-21 Premier League.

A first-half goal from Niall Mason, who finished well after being found by Tom Leggett’s cross, was enough for the hosts at their Bodymoor Heath training ground.[phone][/phone]

Fulham had created the better chances, but the impressive Viktor Johansson saved with his legs to deny Josh Walker, and Stephen Humphrys also missed a decent opportunity.

And in the second half, keeper Johansson produced fine saves to keep out Humphrys’ free-kick and a curling effort from Josh Smile.