Premier League Regular Season - 19
Crystal Palace 1 - 1 FT Fulham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Cuenca 19'
39' J. Mateta (N. Clyne)
HT
J. Andersen 46'
↓ K. Tete ↑T. Castagne 51'
57' ↓ W. Hughes ↑J. Canvot
E. Smith Rowe 60'
↓ S. Berge ↑T. Cairney 68'
T. Cairney (S. Lukic) 80'
T. Cairney 81'
82' ↓ Y. Pino ↑C. Uche
82' ↓ J. Devenny ↑R. Esse
↓ H. Wilson ↑A. Traore 85'
↓ Kevin ↑H. Reed 85'
T. Castagne 88'
90'+2 ↓ N. Clyne ↑B. Sosa
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jefferson Lerma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxence Lacroix 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Marc Guéhi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Nathaniel Clyne 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Adam Wharton
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Will Hughes
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Tyrick Mitchell
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Justin Devenny 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yéremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Jean-Philippe Mateta 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Walter Benítez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jaydee Canvot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Benamar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Esse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaden Rodney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christantus Uche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Drakes-Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Casey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Tete
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joachim Andersen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonee Robinson 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Saša Lukić
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Sander Berge 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
59
Passes
11
Duels
Harry Wilson
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Emile Smith Rowe
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Kevin 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issa Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Amissah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Cairney 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seth Ridgeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonah Kusi-Asare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 29/03/2025 | Fulham | 0 - 3 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 22/02/2025 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 09/11/2024 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 27/04/2024 | Fulham | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 23/09/2023 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
07/12/2025
29/03/2025
22/02/2025
09/11/2024
27/04/2024
23/09/2023
Crystal Palace Win
Fulham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +25
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -17
P: 19 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mateta's Early Advantage Undone as Cairney Rescues Fulham
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Two sides locked in mid-table limbo traded blows at Selhurst Park, neither willing to surrender ground in a season where every point matters.
Palace Strike First, Then Fade
Crystal Palace seized the initiative in the 39th minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta converted Nathaniel Clyne's assist into a clinical finish. The home side controlled the tempo in the opening period, suffocating Fulham's rhythm and forcing the visitors into a reactive shape. Yet possession without penetration is merely theatre—Palace's 40% ball dominance masked a deeper problem: they lacked the intensity to sustain pressure. Only three shots on target from 11 attempts told the story of a side that created chances but squandered the psychological advantage.
Fulham's Possession Pays Off
The second half belonged entirely to the visitors. Fulham's 60% possession evolved into genuine stakes, with Tom Cairney emerging as a substitute catalyst in the 80th minute. The midfielder's poacher's finish, set up by Sander Lukic's incisive pass, punctured Palace's defensive balance and proved that Fulham's 17 shots—though wasteful in volume—carried real menace. Dean Henderson made four crucial saves to keep Palace in the contest, but even his heroics couldn't prevent Cairney's moment of clarity.
The Verdict: A Point That Feels Like Two
For Palace, this draw represents a missed opportunity against a side they dominated territorially. For Fulham, it's a statement of character—trailing yet never surrendering. Both teams sit locked on 27 points, separated by goal difference alone. The upset factor lurked throughout: Palace's form (one win in five) invited Fulham's comeback, while the visitors' five yellow cards suggested a side playing on the edge. Selhurst Park witnessed a match that neither side lost, but neither truly won—a microcosm of their mid-season malaise.
Key Questions
Who was Palace's standout performer?
Dean Henderson made four saves to keep Palace competitive, earning a 7.9 rating despite Cairney's late leveller.
Why couldn't Palace hold on?
Fulham's relentless second-half pressure (17 shots, 60% possession) overwhelmed Palace's defensive shape. Intensity waned after the 39th-minute goal.
What does this draw mean for both sides?
Both remain on 27 points. Palace missed a chance to climb; Fulham proved resilience. Neither gained ground on the top six.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Palace's Comfort Test Against Faltering Fulham
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This is a mismatch on paper—sixth-place Palace's defensive prowess and attacking thrust face a Fulham side adrift in 15th with momentum problems that go deeper than recent form.
The Setup
The Balance here tilts decisively toward Crystal Palace. They've conceded just nine goals in twelve games—a defensive record that separates the contenders from the pretenders. Fulham, meanwhile, have shipped seventeen in thirteen matches, a leaky foundation that exposes every attacking weakness. Palace's five wins, five draws, and only two losses speak to consistency; Fulham's wobbling form (WWLWL) suggests a team searching for answers. The Stakes are modest—this isn't a title decider or a relegation six-pointer—but Palace's position demands they maintain pressure on the teams above.
Key Battle
The goalkeeping duel between Dean Henderson and Bernd Leno encapsulates the gulf in quality. Henderson has posted three clean sheets in five matches with a 2.0 saves-per-game average; Leno, despite making 2.4 saves per game, has only two clean sheets in the same span. One keeper is commanding his area; the other is constantly firefighting.
Our Prediction
Jean-Philippe Mateta's four-goal haul in five matches will find space against Fulham's stretched defence. Palace absorb early pressure, then exploit the wings with precision. Expect Palace to control possession, build slowly, and strike decisively in the second half. Palace 2-0 Fulham.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you're tracking Palace's title credentials or scouting Fulham's defensive vulnerabilities. Otherwise, better options elsewhere this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
Crystal Palace 2-0 Fulham. Palace's defensive solidity and Mateta's form overwhelm a leaky Fulham backline.
Where are Crystal Palace and Fulham in the league table?
Palace sit 6th with 20 points from 12 games. Fulham are 15th with 17 points from 13 matches.
What is Crystal Palace's current form?
WDWLD—five wins, five draws, two losses in twelve games. Consistent without being explosive.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Jean-Philippe Mateta: 4 goals in 5 matches, averaging 7.4 rating. Palace's attacking spearhead in lethal form.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.