Aston Villa Under-18s’ perfect start to the season came to an end against Fulham at Bodymoor Heath on Saturday.
Confidence was high after winning their opening five games of the U18 Premier League South campaign, but they came up short against the Cottagers.
Frankie Ealing and Sil Swinkels had chances to open the scoring before teammate Kahrel Reddin went close for the Villans after 19 minutes.

But the hosts were punished for their failure to convert their opportunities when Fulham struck on the stroke of half-time.
Luke Harris coolly slotted the ball past Filip Marschall as the visitors went in ahead at the break.
Lamare Bogarde nearly equalised for Villa before Fulham doubled their lead from the penalty spot after 62 minutes.
Harris was fouled in the penalty area, allowing Adrion Pajaziti to convert from the spot.

Fulham put the game out of reach three minutes later, with the goalscorers combining to add a third.
Harris headed home Pajaziti’s corner to ensure all three points were heading back to London.
Villa, who remain top of the table, will look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they take on Southampton at Bodymoor Heath on Saturday.
Aston Villa: Marschall, Ealing, Appiah, Swinkels (Sewell), Chrisene, Reddin (Shakpoke), Lindley, Dialla Sylla, Young (Rowe), Bogarde, Raikhy.
Unused subs: Zych, Jay-Hart.