Stoke City's FA Cup Fourth Round hopes were dashed as Fulham FC secured a hard-fought victory at the bet365 Stadium. Marco Silva's side showed resilience despite going behind at half-time, but ultimately fell short. The Potters started the game strongly, but a tricky start saw them fall behind to a Fulham goal. Despite this, Stoke City never lost control and showed their quality in the second half, creating several chances to equalize. However, Fulham's solid backline held firm, and the visitors secured a crucial victory. Marco Silva praised his side's performance, highlighting the quality of players such as Rodrigo Muniz and Josh King, who returned from injury. Oscar Bobb also impressed with a strong performance, creating several good moments for Fulham.