Premier League Gameweek 21
Fulham 2 - 1 FT Chelsea
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Marc Cucurella 22'
Enzo Fernández 24'
Cole Palmer 25'
Tosin Adarabioyo 25'
↓ Andrey Santos ↑J. Hato 28'
45'+5 Harry Wilson
45'+7 Jorge Cuenca
HT
46' ↓ J. Cuenca ↑Kevin
55' R. Jimenez (S. Berge)
↓ E. Fernandez ↑R. James 65'
L. Delap 72'
73' ↓ T. Cairney ↑S. Lukic
73' ↓ A. Robinson ↑R. Sessegnon
↓ C. Palmer ↑Joao Pedro 75'
↓ M. Gusto ↑J. Acheampong 76'
78' Timothy Castagne
81' H. Wilson
83' ↓ E. Smith Rowe ↑H. Reed
90' Raúl Jiménez
90'+1 ↓ H. Wilson ↑A. Traore
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Issa Diop 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joachim Andersen 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sander Berge
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
77
Passes
14
Duels
Tom Cairney
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
74
Passes
6
Duels
Antonee Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Harry Wilson 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Emile Smith Rowe
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
43
Passes
5
Duels
Raúl Jiménez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Amissah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ridgeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Macedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonah Kusi-Asare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tosin Adarabioyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Cucurella 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.3
Rating
Midfielders
Andrey Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
28
Entry
Moisés Caicedo
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
51
Passes
23
Duels
Cole Palmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Enzo Fernández 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Pedro Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Liam Delap 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Filip Jörgensen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joshua Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorrel Hato 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Estêvão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | Fulham | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 08/30/2025 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 04/20/2025 | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 12/26/2024 | Chelsea | 1 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 01/13/2024 | Chelsea | 1 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 10/02/2023 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 07/30/2023 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League - Summer Series | FedEx Field |
| 02/03/2023 | Chelsea | 0 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 01/12/2023 | Fulham | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 05/01/2021 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
Fulham Win
Chelsea Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -21
P: 21 GD: -19
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fulham
Chelsea
Fulham
Chelsea
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Wilson Strikes Late as Ten-Man Chelsea Crumble at the Cottage
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A local derby defined by a moment of madness and a late redemption, lifting Fulham level with their neighbors in a high-stakes West London clash.
Red Mist at Craven Cottage
From the first whistle, the Intensity of this local derby was palpable, but the narrative shifted violently in the 22nd minute. Marc Cucurella saw red for a professional foul as the last man, leaving Chelsea to navigate over an hour of football with a numerical disadvantage. Despite the setback, the Blues initially maintained a disciplined Balance, frustrating the hosts and even creating higher quality chances, as evidenced by their superior 2.39 xG. However, playing with ten men eventually took its toll on the visitors' stamina and structure.
The Breakthrough and the Fightback
The second half exploded into life when Sander Berge, the undisputed master of the engine room today, carved open the Chelsea backline. His vision allowed R. Jimenez to fire Fulham into the lead in the 55th minute. It was a deserved reward for Berge’s dominant performance, which saw him finish with a match-high 9.0 rating. Yet, Chelsea refused to fold. In a moment of pure Upset Factor, Liam Delap silenced the home crowd in the 72nd minute, dragging the ten-man Blues level against the run of play. The Stakes were higher than ever as the match entered the final ten minutes.
Wilson’s Redemption
The defining moment arrived in the 81st minute. Harry Wilson, who had seen a goal cruelly chalked off by VAR just before the interval, found himself in the right place to slot home the winner. Fulham’s 55% possession and 572 passes finally wore down a resilient Chelsea defense. While the Blues threw everything forward in the closing stages, recording more shots on target (6) than their hosts (5), they couldn't find a second equalizer. This result serves as a massive boost for Fulham’s season aspirations, while Chelsea will rue the early indiscretion that cost them the match.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Marc Cucurella impact the match?
The red card forced Chelsea into a defensive low block, sacrificing their tactical Balance and allowing Fulham to dominate possession for 70 minutes.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in first-half stoppage time to cancel Harry Wilson's goal, keeping Chelsea in the contest until Wilson eventually found his legal winner.
What made Sander Berge the Man of the Match?
Berge provided the vital assist for the opening goal and dictated the Intensity of the midfield with a nearly flawless distribution performance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
West London Pride on the Line at the Cottage
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. This derby finds Fulham at their seasonal peak, ready to test a Chelsea side that remains frustratingly inconsistent despite their top-five status.
The Setup
As the floodlights flicker on at Craven Cottage, the narrative is one of two trajectories. Fulham enter this clash with their Form soaring, having navigated their last five matches without a single defeat. Sitting 11th but only three points behind their affluent neighbours, the Cottagers have found a defensive Balance that has long eluded them. Conversely, Chelsea arrive in 5th place, yet their recent results suggest a team still searching for its identity under pressure. The Stakes are massive; a home win would blow the race for European spots wide open.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the transition. Fulham's Antonee Robinson will be tasked with overlapping at pace to exploit the space behind Chelsea’s high line, while Cole Palmer remains the visitor's primary source of Stars power, looking to drift between the lines to unlock a disciplined Fulham back four. If Fulham can congest the central areas, the visitors may find themselves recycling possession without purpose.
Our Prediction
Derbies at the Cottage are rarely open-ended goal fests. Fulham will likely cede possession, relying on a compact mid-block to frustrate the Blues. While Chelsea possess the individual quality to break the deadlock, Fulham’s current momentum is difficult to ignore. Expect a tactical stalemate where local pride ensures neither side gives an inch. A 1-1 draw feels like the inevitable outcome in this late January scrap.