Stefan Johansen goes for goal with a free-kick on the corner of the Wolves box after Ivan Cavaleiro is ruled to have fouled Ryan Fredericks.

The Norwegian gets too much bend on the ball and John Ruddy watches it sail wide of his near post.

The home side have their tails up at the moment and try an interesting and intricate corner technique to work the initial taker Matt Targett into the box.

He squeezes a shot through the legs of a defender but John Ruddy gathers at the second attempt.

Wolves look to reply immediately as Ivan Cavaleiro sees his shot from 20 yards palmed away by Marcus Bettinelli.

Matt Doherty tries to pounce on the loose ball but is flagged offside.

Kevin McDonald brings down Ivan Cavaleiro midway inside the Fulham half in a dangerous position.

Tomas Kalas heads clear Barry Douglas' initial free-kick before Marcus Bettinelli claims Cavaleiro's cross when he swings the ball back in.

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The game has just gone into a bit of a lull. Fulham can't pick their way through the Wolves defence so far.

Play swings to the other end as Wolves break. Matt Doherty drives a low cross through the six-yard box but it's too far in front of Ivan Cavaleiro.

If the forward had gambled he would have had a tap in.

Wolves keeper John Ruddy is tested for the first time but he catches Matt Targett's long-range drive comfortably enough.

Wolves enjoy a sustained spell of possession inside the Fulham half for the first time.

Alfred N'Diaye tries his luck from 30 yards but sees his shot dip over the bar.

Wolves nearly catch Fulham out here as Leo Bonatini looks to get behind the home defence.

Tim Ream cuts out the immediate danger before Ivan Cavaleiro is caught narrowly offside from Helder Costa's deflected shot.

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The relentless pace of this game continues but with neither keeper being tested yet.

Fulham get the benefit of a tight offside call against Barry Douglas as the Wolves wing-back looked to get in behind Floyd Ayite.

This is a good spell for Fulham who work another opening for Floyd Ayite.

But Alfred N'Diaye puts him under pressure on the edge of the box and Ayite drags his shot wide.

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Close for Fulham.

Tom Cairney's shot takes a wicked ricochet and falls for Aleksandar Mitrovic who lofts the ball goalwards but sees Conor Coady there to clear away the danger from near his own line.

Wolves threaten on the break again through Helder Costa.

But rather than shoot the forward tries to find Leo Bonatini but home keeper Marcus Bettinelli gathers.

Fulham have dominated possession in these early stages but they're yet to test John Ruddy.

First sight of goal for Fulham but Ryan Sessegnon's shot is blocked by Conor Coady and cleared to safety.

The home side come again but this time Aleksandar Mitrovic is crowded out on the edge of the box.

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No sooner do I write that then Conor Coady slips and has to hurriedly clear ahead of Ryan Sessegnon.

Wolves then break again but Alfred N'Diaye's pass is just too heavy for the chasing Helder Costa.

Fulham stroke the ball around pleasantly but Wolves are back in their defensive shape and aren't showing any cracks so far.

Wolves break at pace through Helder Costa. He cuts inside on his left foot but a block comes in as he shapes to shoot.

Fulham know that the leaders pose a threat on the counter.

A quiet opening couple of minutes in west London as both sides feel their way into this game.

One thing's for sure, this one is likely to be one for the purists.

The in-form team against the side with the most goals, least concded and the best home and away records.

Something has to give.