Cottagers Secure FA Cup Fifth-Round Spot with a 2-1 Victory Over Wigan Athletic, Courtesy of Rodrigo Muniz's Brace

Rodrigo Muniz's brace helped Fulham overcome a rough patch against Wigan as Marco Silva's team advanced to the FA Cup fifth round.

Fifty years since their one and only trip to the final, the Whites kept this season's dreams alive by extending their lengthy unbeaten run against the Latics to a 20th match.

Muniz's header was cancelled out by a stunning Jonny Smith strike early in the second half, but Fulham were not to be denied as the Brazilian drove home to secure a hard-fought 2-1 triumph for the Premier League side.

Ryan Sessegnon sent in a cross from the left to the far post, where Muniz scored a diving header back across goal under pressure from Luke Robinson in front of the 2,102 travelling fans to kick-start proceedings.

Fulham went close to a quickfire second as Martial Godo, who spent last season on loan at Wigan, raced behind and drove narrowly wide.

The Latics offered precious little going forward and Fulham looked ready to race away, only for a moment of magic to breathe new life into the tie.

Smith collected an overhit cross, cut in from the right and bent an outstanding 25-yard left-footed effort beyond Benda to the delight of the home fans in the 50th minute.

It was a leveller to cherish - but one Wigan would only hold on to for five minutes.

Pereira showed fantastic awareness and skill to clip a first-time ball over for Muniz to blast past the onrushing Tickle. Wigan could have rolled over but they kept fighting.

Jason Kerr headed a corner wide and substitute Ronan Darcy bent wide, before stretching Issa Diop just turned a cross over his own bar.

Scott Smith and Owen Dale forced saves from Fulham goalkeeper Benda, who was relieved to see Darcy fail to connect cleanly with a shot having gone walkabout between those attempts.

Wigan thought they had levelled in stoppage time, only for the linesman's flag to dash those hopes and rule out Darcy's goal.

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