Benjamin Lecomte's penalty heroics saved Fulham from a Carabao Cup shock against Wycombe Wanderers, as the Premier League side edged through 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The League One side, who currently sit 18th in League One, had taken an early lead, threatening to inflict a fifth consecutive defeat on Marco Silva's team.

Cauley Woodrow, playing against his former club, stunned Fulham with a precise strike from 25 yards, finding the top corner in just the fourth minute. Fulham, struggling with confidence after a poor run in the Premier League, looked fragile and struggled to respond in the first half.

Marco Silva named a strong starting lineup, but his team lacked sharpness. Raul Jimenez saw his header saved, while Tom Cairney and Kevin also went close. Timothy Castagne missed Fulham's best chance of the first half, failing to connect properly with a cross. Wycombe defended resiliently, frustrating the visitors.

Fulham finally found an equaliser three minutes into the second half through Josh King. The 18-year-old midfielder flicked home from close range after Kevin's corner. It was King's first senior goal. The goal seemed to give Fulham momentum, but they couldn't find a winner in normal time.

Fulham created further opportunities, with Traoré delivering dangerous crosses and King testing Wycombe keeper Will Norris. Wycombe, however, remained resolute, forcing a penalty shootout.

The shootout was filled with drama. Wycombe's Will Norris saved penalties from Ryan Sessegnon and Jonah Kusi-Asare, giving the Chairboys the advantage. However, Fulham goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte proved to be the hero, saving three penalties from Ewan Henderson, Fred Onyedinma and Donnell McNeilly. Issa Diop then stepped up to blast the decisive penalty, sending Fulham through to the quarter-finals.

Silva acknowledged his team is facing a challenging period, with injuries mounting and confidence low. Striker Raul Jimenez went off with a muscle injury in the second half, adding to Silva's concerns. He emphasized the importance of the fans' support in making Craven Cottage a "fortress" for their upcoming Premier League match against Wolves.

Despite the victory, Fulham's performance against a League One side raised concerns about their current form. They await the quarter-final draw, hoping for an easier path to the semi-finals. Wycombe manager Michael Duff said before the match that his players had a chance to create history, but ultimately it was Fulham who progressed.