Premier League Gameweek 3
Fulham 2 - 3 FT Crystal Palace
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Josh King
Daichi Kamada 14'
Tyrick Mitchell (Eddie Nketiah) 35'
↓ Eddie Nketiah ↑Jörgen Strand Larsen 45'
HT
Tyrick Mitchell 54'
62' ↓ Cesar Palacios Perez ↑Sander Berge
↓ Tyrick Mitchell ↑Ben Chilwell 74'
↓ Quinten Timber ↑Will Hughes 74'
Ben Chilwell (Daichi Kamada) 77'
79' ↓ Shea Charles ↑Emile Smith Rowe
79' ↓ Antonee Robinson ↑Ryan Sessegnon
79' ↓ Oscar Bobb ↑Hugo Larsson
83' ↓ Alex Iwobi ↑Rodrigo Muniz
↓ Yeremy Pino ↑Oscar Mingueza 89'
↓ Daichi Kamada ↑Dario Osorio 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fulham
Goalkeepers
B. Leno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Castagne 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
J. Andersen
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
97%
Pass Acc
C. Bassey 
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
95
Passes
7
Duels
A. Robinson
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
S. Charles
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
A. Iwobi
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
69
Passes
4
Duels
Oscar Bobb
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Joshua King 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
César Palacios 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
8
Rating
Forwards
Gonzalo García 
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
B. Lecomte 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Affengruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Berge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Smith Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ángel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
D. Henderson 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
J. Canvot 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Disasi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
C. Richards
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
A. Khalaili
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
A. Wharton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
T. Mitchell 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.8
Rating
Yeremy Pino
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
D. Kamada 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
E. Nketiah
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
BENCH
W. Benítez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tomiyasu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Chilwell 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
W. Hughes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Doucouré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Gozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Friendlies Clubs | Motspur Park |
| 01/01/2026 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 12/07/2025 | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 03/29/2025 | Fulham | 0 - 3 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 02/22/2025 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 11/09/2024 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 04/27/2024 | Fulham | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 09/23/2023 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 05/20/2023 | Fulham | 2 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 12/26/2022 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 3 | Fulham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
08/07/2026
01/01/2026
12/07/2025
03/29/2025
02/22/2025
11/09/2024
04/27/2024
09/23/2023
05/20/2023
12/26/2022
Fulham Win
Crystal Palace Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Craven Cottage Thriller Belongs to Palace
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. Five goals, relentless momentum swings, and a stunning upset prove exactly why early-season desperation makes for box-office football.
Early Blows and Disallowed Goals
The atmosphere at Craven Cottage crackled with urgency as two struggling sides hunted for their first points. Fulham started on the front foot, looking dangerous immediately. Josh King found the back of the net in the 11th minute to ignite the home crowd and set the early tempo. The hosts dominated possession, holding an imposing 65% of the ball. But Crystal Palace refused to fold easily. Daichi Kamada thought he had grabbed a rapid equaliser just three minutes later, only for VAR to step in and cancel the celebrations. That controversial moment sent the Intensity through the roof, turning a tactical affair into a frantic brawl. The home side pushed forward relentlessly, racking up attempts as they sought to capitalise on their early dominance.
The Mitchell Masterclass
The middle phase of this match was beautifully chaotic. Tyrick Mitchell stunned the hosts by finishing a sharp move assisted by Eddie Nketiah in the 35th minute. Fulham responded fiercely before the break when Cesar Palacios Perez restored their narrow lead, capping off a wave of sustained pressure. The Balance of power kept violently shifting, keeping everyone guessing. Just nine minutes into the second half, Mitchell struck again to secure a heroic brace. The scoreboard read 2-2, and the visitors suddenly looked incredibly dangerous on the break despite facing a barrage of 25 total shots from their opponents. Every time the home side pushed high up the pitch, the visitors threatened to punish the gaps left behind in defence.
Chilwell Steals the Points
With the match balanced on a knife-edge, a crucial tactical switch made all the difference. Enter Ben Chilwell. Coming off the bench in the 74th minute, he needed just three minutes to make his mark. Kamada delivered the vital final pass, and Chilwell slotted home to seal a breathtaking 3-2 away victory. Given both clubs were sitting on zero points beforehand, the Stakes could not have been higher. This outcome delivers a massive Upset Factor, pulling the visitors out of the immediate drop zone narrative while leaving the home side utterly shell-shocked. A combined 35 shots turned this fixture into an absolute shooting gallery, but clinical finishing ultimately earned all three points for the ecstatic travelling fans.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened early, denying Daichi Kamada a 14th-minute equaliser. This momentarily preserved the home side's narrow advantage before the game descended into absolute chaos.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A massive barrage of 35 combined shots and clinical counter-attacks created an open, chaotic game filled with constant momentum swings and shifting leads.
How did Fulham complete the comeback from behind?
They didn't. Fulham took the lead twice, but Palace orchestrated the real comeback to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory in this wildly entertaining clash.
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.
Early Basement Battle Defines London Derby
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. With both sides already desperate to escape the relegation zone, this messy London derby offers a crucial early lifeline for survival.
The Setup
The Premier League campaign is barely underway, yet panic is already setting in. Neither Fulham nor Crystal Palace have managed a single point, dropping them straight into a grueling relegation battle. A dismal Form rating highlights their early struggles, particularly for a Palace side that has shipped six goals in two consecutive defeats. While the long-term Stakes might appear modest in early September, the competitive Balance is exceptionally high between two evenly matched, desperate squads. Do not look for a galaxy of Stars at Craven Cottage; this fixture is purely about grit, physicality, and avoiding the drop at all costs.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits the home side's physical midfield against a highly vulnerable Palace backline. If Fulham can dictate the tempo and press effectively through the center of the park, the visitors' defense will inevitably crack under the weight of their own winless streak.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, disjointed 90 minutes dictated entirely by the fear of losing. Fulham should edge it 1-0, capitalizing on Crystal Palace's fragile confidence to bundle home a scrappy second-half set-piece.