Premier League Regular Season - 25

Fulham 1 - 2 FT Everton

Craven Cottage

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Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Sat, Feb 7
Fulham
1-2
Everton
⚡ Intensity 43
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 60
Everton snatch late win at Craven Cottage

Late Chaos at the Cottage as Everton Overturn Fulham

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A match defined by misfortune and late-game resilience sees Everton climb closer to the European spots while Fulham ponder a missed opportunity at home.

Early Pressure and Unfortunate Deflections

The afternoon at Craven Cottage began with the hosts setting a methodical tempo, as Fulham controlled possession with 55% of the ball. The breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute, but it was far from a moment of offensive brilliance. A low cross into the area caused chaos, leading to an own goal by V. Mykolenko that gave the Londoners an early advantage. Despite the setback, the Balance score of 34 suggests the match was never truly out of Everton’s reach. The visitors struggled to find their rhythm initially, with five players entering the referee's notebook as they attempted to halt Fulham’s progress through midfield. However, the defensive unit anchored by Jordan Pickford remained composed, ensuring the deficit remained at just one goal heading into the interval.

The Toffees Find Their Spark

As the second half progressed, Everton began to exert more influence on the game, fueled by the playmaking of James Garner. Garner was instrumental in the middle of the pitch, recording four key passes and providing the creative spark the Toffees had lacked in the opening period. An Intensity rating of 69 reflects the relentless nature of the contest as Everton pushed for an equalizer, eventually peppering the Fulham goal with 16 total shots. The turning point arrived in the 76th minute when Mykolenko turned provider, delivering a precise ball for K. Dewsbury-Hall to fire home. The goal shifted the momentum entirely, silencing the home crowd and setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion in West London.

A Dramatic Twist and Heroic Saves

The final ten minutes were nothing short of frantic. In the 83rd minute, the game took its final, decisive turn when B. Leno was credited with an unfortunate own goal, handing Everton a lead they had worked tirelessly to earn. With the Stakes rated at 40, every defensive action became critical. Pickford proved why he remains England's number one, pulling off three vital saves to deny Fulham a late reprieve. This result carries a significant Upset Factor of 60, as the visitors overcame a 19% probability gap to secure all three points. The win sees Everton solidify their 7th-place standing, moving within touching distance of the top six, while Fulham’s inconsistent form sees them remain stagnant in the mid-table pack after a bruising encounter.

Key Questions

Who was the top performer?

Jordan Pickford was the standout player, earning an 8.3 rating with three crucial saves to secure the victory for Everton.

What were the key match events?

The match featured two own goals by Mykolenko and Leno, alongside a crucial 76th-minute equalizer from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
55%
45%
Fulham 55%
Everton 45%
Shots
13
16
Fulham 13
Everton 16
Shots on Target
3
3
Fulham 3
Everton 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.97
1.68
Fulham 1.97
Everton 1.68
Passes
465
383
Fulham 465
Everton 383
Pass Accuracy
86%
85%
Fulham 86%
Everton 85%
Corners
6
6
Fulham 6
Everton 6
Fouls
10
12
Fulham 10
Everton 12
Yellow Cards
1
5
Fulham 1
Everton 5
Red Cards
0
0
Fulham 0
Everton 0

Match Events

18' V. Mykolenko
I. Gueye 🟨 18'
HT
J. Garner 🟨 57'
V. Mykolenko 🟨 65'
67' 🟨 J. Cuenca
T. Barry Beto 🔄 69'
H. Armstrong T. George 🔄 69'
75' 🔄 S. Chukwueze Kevin
75' 🔄 R. Jimenez Rodrigo Muniz
K. Dewsbury-Hall (V. Mykolenko) 76'
83' 🔄 E. Smith Rowe O. Bobb
83' 🔄 T. Castagne K. Tete
B. Leno 83'
V. Mykolenko J. Branthwaite 🔄 85'
J. O'Brien 🟨 89'
K. Dewsbury-Hall T. Iroegbunam 🔄 90'+5
J. Pickford 🟨 90'+8
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Fulham

Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Defenders
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Joachim Andersen
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Sessegnon
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Alex Iwobi
MAGNET
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
69
Passes
5
Duels
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Wilson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emile Smith Rowe
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Samuel Chukwueze
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kenny Tete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Bassey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonee Robinson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua King
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Everton

Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
James Tarkowski
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michael Keane
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Vitaliy Mykolenko
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
James Garner
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Harrison Armstrong
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Thierno Barry
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarrad Branthwaite
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/11/2025 Everton 2 - 0 Fulham Premier League Hill Dickinson Stadium
10/05/2025 Fulham 1 - 3 Everton Premier League Craven Cottage
26/10/2024 Everton 1 - 1 Fulham Premier League Goodison Park
30/01/2024 Fulham 0 - 0 Everton Premier League Craven Cottage
19/12/2023 Everton 1 - 1 Fulham League Cup Goodison Park
12/08/2023 Everton 0 - 1 Fulham Premier League Goodison Park
08/11/2025
2 - 0
Premier League Hill Dickinson Stadium
10/05/2025
1 - 3
Premier League Craven Cottage
26/10/2024
1 - 1
Premier League Goodison Park
30/01/2024
0 - 0
Premier League Craven Cottage
19/12/2023
1 - 1
League Cup Goodison Park
12/08/2023
0 - 1
Premier League Goodison Park
Fulham Win
Everton Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 25 56 49 17 +32 WArsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-02-2026)WLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)LArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)DArsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool (08-01-2026)
2 Manchester City 25 50 51 24 +27 WLiverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City (08-02-2026)DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)WManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)LManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Brighton (07-01-2026)
3 Aston Villa 25 47 36 27 +9 DBournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa (07-02-2026)LAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)WNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)LAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa (07-01-2026)
4 Manchester United 25 44 46 36 +10 WManchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham (07-02-2026)WManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)WManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Manchester United (07-01-2026)
5 Chelsea 25 43 45 28 +17 WWolves 1 - 3 Chelsea (07-02-2026)WChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)WChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Chelsea (07-01-2026)
6 Liverpool 25 39 40 35 +5 LLiverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City (08-02-2026)WLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)DArsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool (08-01-2026)
7 Brentford 25 39 39 34 +5 WNewcastle 2 - 3 Brentford (07-02-2026)WAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)LBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)LChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)WBrentford 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-01-2026)
8 Everton 25 37 28 28 0 WFulham 1 - 2 Everton (07-02-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Wolves (07-01-2026)
9 Sunderland 25 36 27 29 -2 LArsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-02-2026)WSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)LWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)LBrentford 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-01-2026)
10 Fulham 25 34 35 37 -2 LFulham 1 - 2 Everton (07-02-2026)LManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)LLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Chelsea (07-01-2026)
11 Bournemouth 25 34 41 44 -3 DBournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa (07-02-2026)WWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham (07-01-2026)
12 Newcastle 25 33 35 36 -1 LNewcastle 2 - 3 Brentford (07-02-2026)LLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)WNewcastle 4 - 3 Leeds (07-01-2026)
13 Crystal Palace 25 32 26 29 -3 WBrighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace (08-02-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)LCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)LSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa (07-01-2026)
14 Brighton 25 31 34 33 +1 LBrighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace (08-02-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Brighton (07-01-2026)
15 Tottenham 25 29 35 35 0 LManchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham (07-02-2026)DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)LTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham (07-01-2026)
16 Leeds 25 29 34 43 -9 WLeeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (06-02-2026)LLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)LNewcastle 4 - 3 Leeds (07-01-2026)
17 Nottingham Forest 25 26 25 38 -13 LLeeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (06-02-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)WBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)WWest Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (06-01-2026)
18 West Ham 25 23 31 48 -17 WBurnley 0 - 2 West Ham (07-02-2026)LChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)LWest Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (06-01-2026)
19 Burnley 25 15 25 49 -24 LBurnley 0 - 2 West Ham (07-02-2026)LSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Manchester United (07-01-2026)
20 Wolves 25 8 16 48 -32 LWolves 1 - 3 Chelsea (07-02-2026)LWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)LManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Wolves (07-01-2026)