Premier League Gameweek 7
Fulham 1 - 0 FT Hull City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lucas Herrington 22'
27' Josh King
Regan Slater 27'
33' Alex Iwobi (Sander Berge)
↓ Lucas Herrington ↑Tim Iroegbunam 45'
HT
↓ Brooke Norton-Cuffy ↑Ryan Giles 68'
↓ Sorba Thomas ↑Joe Gelhardt 68'
↓ Matt Crooks ↑Robinio Vaz 68'
↓ Regan Slater ↑Hidemasa Morita 75'
78' ↓ Oscar Bobb ↑Tom Cairney
78' ↓ Josh King ↑Ryan Sessegnon
84' Sander Berge
85' ↓ Gonzalo García ↑Cesar Palacios Perez
90'+4 Ryan Sessegnon
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Timothy Castagne 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
David Affengruber 
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
104
Passes
6
Duels
Calvin Bassey
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Antonee Robinson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sander Berge
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
101
Passes
8
Duels
Shea Charles
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
64
Passes
10
Duels
Oscar Bobb 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Joshua King
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Alex Iwobi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kenny Tete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joachim Andersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ángel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Cairney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Palacios 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ryan Sessegnon 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.1
Rating
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Macedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hull City
Goalkeepers
Konstantinos Tzolakis 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Lewie Coyle 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Semi Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Egan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Herrington
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Brooke Norton-Cuffy 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
68
Minutes
5.7
Rating
Midfielders
Mohamed Belloumi
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matt Crooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Regan Slater
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Sorba Thomas
GHOST
11
Actions
11
Actions
68
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Oli McBurnie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Dillon Phillips
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paddy McNair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Giles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Joe Gelhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2023 | Hull City | 0 - 2 | Fulham | FA Cup | The MKM Stadium |
| 02/12/2022 | Hull City | 0 - 1 | Fulham | Championship | The MKM Stadium |
| 08/21/2021 | Fulham | 2 - 0 | Hull City | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 01/11/2020 | Hull City | 0 - 1 | Fulham | Championship | KCOM Stadium |
| 11/02/2019 | Fulham | 0 - 3 | Hull City | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 12/30/2017 | Hull City | 2 - 2 | Fulham | Championship | KCOM Stadium |
| 09/13/2017 | Fulham | 2 - 1 | Hull City | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 01/29/2017 | Fulham | 4 - 1 | Hull City | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 01/23/2016 | Fulham | 0 - 1 | Hull City | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 08/19/2015 | Hull City | 2 - 1 | Fulham | Championship | Kingston Communications Stadium |
Fulham Win
Hull City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +12
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fulham
Hull City
Fulham
Hull City
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Iwobi's Strike Breaks Hull City Resistance at Craven Cottage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A relentless attacking siege and solitary breakthrough secured a vital three points for Fulham in their fight against relegation.
Total Control at the Cottage
The hosts flew out of the traps at Craven Cottage, establishing an overwhelming 76% possession that left Hull City chasing shadows. The Intensity was palpable as the home side orchestrated a wave of early attacks, immediately applying severe corner pressure on the visitors' penalty area. Midfield maestro Sander Berge pulled the strings, ensuring the play was almost entirely confined to the opposition's half. Despite facing an organized low block, the home team racked up 11 corners, tirelessly searching for an opening. The visitors looked entirely disjointed, managing a meager 24% of the ball as they desperately tried to clear their lines. This was a one-sided tactical affair, setting the stage for what felt like an inevitable breakthrough before the half-time whistle.
Iwobi Breaks the Deadlock
The relentless pressure finally fractured the defensive line in the 33rd minute. Berge, instrumental throughout the afternoon, spotted a pocket of space and fed a precise ball to Alex Iwobi. The Nigerian international made no mistake, finishing cleanly to cap off a beautifully constructed move. This single moment shifted the Balance of the entire contest. While the scoreboard showed a narrow lead, the underlying numbers told a story of absolute dominance—an 18-shot siege compared to a mere five speculative efforts from the visitors. The Tigers' goalkeeper was forced into several interventions, but he could do nothing to stop the decisive blow. Hull simply could not muster a response, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the ninety minutes.
Late Drama in the Survival Scrap
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes grew enormous for a Fulham side desperate to claw their way out of the relegation zone. Sitting precariously close to the bottom, every point serves as a lifeline. The home side managed the dying stages professionally, though the match was not without its late fireworks. A rash challenge in the 90th minute saw Ryan Sessegnon receive a straight red card for a serious foul, momentarily giving the traveling fans a glimmer of hope. However, the one-man disadvantage came too late to punish the hosts. The final whistle brought immense relief to the capital, as they successfully ground out a crucial 1-0 victory to keep their survival hopes fiercely alive.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Ryan Sessegnon impact the match?
Coming in the 90th minute, Sessegnon's dismissal caused momentary panic but arrived too late to alter the 1-0 result in Fulham's favour.
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.
Desperation at Craven Cottage: Fulham's Early Crisis
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. An ugly clash awaits as rock-bottom Fulham desperately search for their first win against a sturdy mid-table Hull City side.
The Setup
Fulham sit 20th with just two points from six games, cementing this early season tie as a crucial relegation battle. Their Form is alarming. The hosts have conceded 2.3 goals per game at home without a single victory to show for it. Hull City arrive in 10th place boasting a solid Balance and an unbeaten streak in their last four matches. The overarching Stakes might appear low for neutrals looking at the upper-mid vs lower-table mismatch, but for Fulham, this is a must-win scenario. The Stars rating gets a bump thanks to Hull's offensive efficiency and Fulham's leaky back line, promising goals even if the quality of football suffers.
Key Battle
The wings will dictate this tie as R. Sessegnon tries to spark life into Fulham's left flank. He faces a tough assignment against Hull City's dangerous M. Belloumi, who has been tearing defenses apart recently. If Sessegnon pushes too high to salvage Fulham's attack, Belloumi will ruthlessly exploit the space left behind.
Our Prediction
Despite the betting markets favoring the hosts, Fulham's defensive frailties are impossible to ignore. Hull will sit deep, absorb the nervous home pressure, and strike hard on the counter. Expect a 2-1 away victory for Hull City, plunging the hosts deeper into trouble.