Despite a flurry of early chances for North End, it was the home side that took the lead as Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the scoring after nine minutes, slotting under Daniel Iversen.
Fabio Carvalho doubled Fulham’s 25 minutes later before Mitrovic netted his 40th league goal of the season before the end of the first half.
Here’s how we rated the PNE players on the night.
1. Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates scoring his side's third goal Photographer Rob Newell/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Fulham v Preston North End - Monday 18th April 2022 - Craven Cottage - London World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - [email protected] - www.camerasport.com
PNE players can only look on as Fulham celebrate. Photo: CameraSport - Rob Newell
2. Daniel Iversen - 6
As he is on many occasions, he is a bit unfortunate to not be better protected at times. Made some good saves, as usual, though his kicking was a little shaky at times. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
3. Sepp van den Berg - 5
A rough night for the Liverpool loanee who was pulled out of shape and out of sorts by the glittering Fulham attack. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
4. Liam Lindsay - 5
Dealt with Mitrovic well in the reverse fixture but could not get close to him in the captial. The Serb dropped in and gave himself space and when Fulham's runners came forward Lindsay was exposed. Photo: CameraSport - Rob Newell