Division standings on Saturday, though he failed to score in the team's 4-1 away win over Luton Town.

Lightbourne had a hand in the team's second goal as striker Paul Moody, formerly of Oxford, scored a hat-trick and Steve Hayward the other.

Lightbourne was substituted in the 80th minute.

Fulham are in the midst of a six-game unbeten run and face another crucial match this weekend when they take on promotion hopefuls Grimsby.

Lightbourne is on a month's loan from Coventry City and that period ends on February 8, the day after the home match against Southend. He is still looking for his first goal for the club.

"The chances are not really falling, but I'm working hard and it's just a matter of taking the chances when they come,'' said Lightbourne.