Fulham 2-1 Reading, by Kaleem Aftab at Craven Cottage

A last-minute headed goal from Bryan Ruiz gave Fulham their first league win on Saturday since December 20. It may be the last time he touches a ball in the club’s colours.

Manager Kit Symons says there is a chance the Costa Rican World Cup quarter-finalist (pictured), who is out of contract in the summer, will leave Fulham in the transfer window. “I would think there is a chance,” he said. “But there is certainly nothing for him at the moment. I spoke to Bryan the day before the game and he was very committed and wanted to be involved.

“He has just come back from injury and he came on and scored the goal.”

Until Ruiz came off the bench in the 75th minute, Reading looked the likely winners in a game that came alive in the second half.

Fulham took the lead on 55 minutes when Alexander Kacaniklic latched onto Scott Parker’s pass and smartly finished with the outside of his boot.

Symons gave starts to both Kacaniklik and Ryan Tunnicliffe, who were both recalled from loan deals.

He said: “I think the original idea was they would go out on season-long loans but one of the first things I said when I took over was that I want both these boys back.

“They are both good players with Championship experience and for me it was a no brainer to recall them.

“They have only been back five minutes and both made an impact.”

The goal added urgency to Reading’s game. Former Fulham striker Pavel Pogrebnyak, Simon Cox and Gareth McCleary created numerous opportunities before and after Pogrebnyak headed the equaliser from a well-worked corner routine in the 63rd minute.

Steve Clarke, who has been in the Reading hot seat for a month, could not hide his disappointment. “It was the best we’ve played since I came to the club. When I reflect on the game I may take some positives but for now you have to let me sulk.”