The Fulham versus Everton Premier League match delivered late drama at Craven Cottage.
Fulham took an early lead through an unfortunate Vitalii Mykolenko own goal in the 18th minute, after Jordan Pickford’s save rebounded off the defender.
The hosts held the advantage until the second half, when Everton mounted a comeback.
Dewsbury Hall equalized in the 75th minute, assisted by Mykolenko’s redemption pull back, before Bernd Leno’s own goal in the 83rd minute sealed a 2 to 1 victory for the Toffees.
The win boosted Everton into 8th spot in the points table contention.
Everton star Jack Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, shared his excitement on Instagram Stories shortly after full time.
His post captured the match broadcast on a screen, displaying the final scoreline and praise for Dewsbury Hall’s contribution, He wrote “Ooooftttt get in there you beauty @kdh_8 Some result that!! UTF T!!!!” accompanied by blue hearts.
Grealish was not playing and watching the match from the comforts of his home due to a serious foot injury he suffered during Everton’s 1 to 0 win over Aston Villa in January.
This has ruled him out for the rest of the season, dashing his hopes of featuring for England at the 2026 World Cup and marking a major blow to Everton’s attacking options after a strong start to his loan spell.
Why Are Fans Accusing Grealish of Illegal Streaming
Some reckoned Grealish used a “dodgy Firestick,” a modified Amazon Fire TV Stick loaded with illegal IPTV apps, to watch the game as this 3pm Saturday kick off fell under the Premier League’s longstanding 3pm blackout rule, which prohibits live UK TV broadcasts of matches between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on Saturdays to protect lower league attendances and stadium revenues.
Non televised games are inaccessible via official UK channels like Sky Sports or TNT, fueling speculation about piracy.
But that wasn’t the case at all as, in reality, Premier League players can routinely access all matches through official league or club provided feeds, apps, and scouting systems for analysis and personal viewing with no illicit streams needed.
From fans’ perspective, the rise of dodgy Firesticks reflects their growing frustration. Many feel ripped off by having to juggle multiple subscriptions just to follow their team fully.
Sky Sports alone costs around £50 per month, including base and sports add ons, while TNT Sports adds another £30 to £35 monthly.
Throw in Amazon Prime at £9, Paramount+ at around £8, and others for European competitions, and the total can exceed £80 to £110 per month, or over £1,000 annually, to access all Premier League matches and major tournaments.
Fans argue this “rip off” pricing, combined with the blackout rule blocking 3pm games, pushes them toward cheaper illegal options despite risks like fines up to £50,000, malware, or legal warnings.
Surveys show many now view piracy as socially acceptable, with millions turning to dodgy sticks as a practical workaround rather than outright theft.
