Premier League Gameweek 5
Fulham 1 - 1 FT Manchester United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' Josh King
HT
50' Timothy Castagne
71' โ Oscar Bobb โKevin Santos Lopes de Macedo
71' โ Alex Iwobi โCesar Palacios Perez
โ Marcus Rashford โJoshua Zirkzee 77'
77' โ Sander Berge โHugo Larsson
80' โ Josh King โJoachim Andersen
โ Kobbie Mainoo โMason Mount 80'
80' โ Gonzalo Garcรญa โRodrigo Muniz
โ Luke Shaw โPatrick Dorgu 84'
85' Rodrigo Muniz
Matheus Cunha (Patrick Dorgu) 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Timothy Castagne 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Affengruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Bassey 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Antonee Robinson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Shea Charles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Joshua King
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Alex Iwobi
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Gonzalo Garcรญa
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joachim Andersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emile Smith Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cรฉsar Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel รngel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Macedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Diogo Dalot
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Harry Maguire 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lisandro Martรญnez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Luke Shaw 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Youri Tielemans 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
74
Passes
9
Duels
Kobbie Mainoo
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
67
Passes
5
Duels
Bryan Mbeumo
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Bruno Fernandes
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Marcus Rashford
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Matheus Cunha 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patrick Dorgu 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Noussair Mazraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leny Yoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baleba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Mount
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrey Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lacey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | Manchester United | 3 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 08/24/2025 | Fulham | 1 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 03/02/2025 | Manchester United | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-4) | Fulham | FA Cup | Old Trafford |
| 01/26/2025 | Fulham | 0 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 08/16/2024 | Manchester United | 1 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 02/24/2024 | Manchester United | 1 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 11/04/2023 | Fulham | 0 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 05/28/2023 | Manchester United | 2 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 03/19/2023 | Manchester United | 3 - 1 | Fulham | FA Cup | Old Trafford |
| 11/13/2022 | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Manchester United | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
02/01/2026
08/24/2025
03/02/2025
01/26/2025
08/16/2024
02/24/2024
11/04/2023
05/28/2023
03/19/2023
11/13/2022
Fulham Win
Manchester United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fulham
Manchester United
Fulham
Manchester United
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Heartbreak for Fulham as United Salvage a Point
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A relentless attacking onslaught from the visitors finally broke a stubborn home defence in the dying moments to deny the bottom side a crucial victory.
The Cottage Under Siege
Craven Cottage turned into a shooting gallery early on as the visitors looked to assert total dominance. Manchester United controlled possession with 57% of the ball, meticulously building out from the back and peppering the home penalty area. A staggering 29 total shots underlined their attacking intent, pushing the match Intensity through the roof right from the kick-off. Set-piece pressure piled up relentlessly with 13 corners won by the visitors, keeping the home defence in a constant state of panic. Yet, despite this overwhelming barrage, United lacked the clinical edge to find the net early. At the other end of the pitch, S. Lammens stood tall when unexpectedly called upon. The goalkeeper pulled off six crucial saves to keep the hosts at bay during a handful of rare, but genuinely dangerous, counter-attacking bursts.
The Shock Breakthrough
The overall Balance of the match was totally skewed towards the visitors, but football at this level rarely follows statistical logic. Out of nowhere, the narrative flipped on its head in the 63rd minute. Fulham, anchored firmly to the bottom of the table and absolutely desperate for their first league victory of the campaign, suddenly found a massive lifeline. A disastrous, chaotic moment in the penalty area resulted in Lisandro Martรญnez turning the ball into his own net. The Cottage instantly erupted into pandemonium. Suddenly, the heavily favoured visitors were staring down the barrel of a deeply embarrassing defeat. The home side immediately dug deep into their defensive trenches, throwing bodies on the line to fiercely protect their incredibly slender advantage as the stadium clock slowly ticked down.
Denied at the Death
The sheer Stakes could not have been higher for a struggling home side desperate to ignite a great escape from the relegation zone. Staring at an upset, the United bench threw the dice, introducing Patrick Dorgu in the 84th minute to inject fresh chaos into the final third. It proved to be an absolute masterstroke. Just as the raucous home crowd began to taste a famous victory, Dorgu carved out vital space on the flank and delivered a picture-perfect assist. Matheus Cunha made no mistake, ruthlessly burying an 89th-minute equalizer that silenced the stadium. The dramatic 1-1 draw leaves the hosts stranded in 20th place with just a single point to their name, while United limp away in mid-table, ruing a staggering amount of wasted offensive opportunities.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Matheus Cunha?
Though technically an equalizer in a 1-1 draw, Cunhaโs 89th-minute strike felt like a dagger to Fulham, dramatically altering the outcome in the dying moments.
How did substitute Matheus Cunha change the game?
Cunha played from the start, but it was 84th-minute substitute Patrick Dorgu who changed the dynamic, perfectly assisting Cunhaโs brilliant 89th-minute equalizer.
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 Sets In Early on the Banks of the Thames
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. With both sides tumbling down the table, this September clash is less about grand ambitions and more about stopping the bleeding.
The Setup
It is only September 20, 2026, but the panic alarms are already ringing at Craven Cottage. Fulham find themselves anchored in the relegation zone with just a single point, while Manchester United are languishing in an unfamiliar 13th place. A shockingly low Stakes rating reflects the grim reality of two struggling sides trying to salvage their campaigns before the leaves fully turn. The defensive numbers are dire, with a combined five goals conceded per game contributing to a dismal Form rating. However, there is a silver lining; a high Balance score suggests this will be a tightly contested scrap, even if it lacks aesthetic brilliance. United still possess a superior Stars rating, driven largely by the individual qualities of Bruno Fernandes and B. Mbeumo, but talent alone has not masked their collective frailty early in the season.
Key Battle
Since no specific individuals stand out for the hosts, the defining clash will be between the Fulham backline and the Manchester United attacking unit. The home defence has leaked seven goals in four matches, and they now face a desperate visiting frontline eager to exploit those exact vulnerabilities.
Our Prediction
Manchester United should have just enough quality to edge a gritty, chaotic encounter. Expect a 2-1 away victory, with the visitors capitalizing on a late transition as the hosts push desperately for an equalizer.