Premier League Regular Season - 38
Fulham 2 - 0 FT Newcastle
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' I. Diop
HT
↓ J. Murphy ↑H. Barnes 46'
60' ↓ Kevin ↑T. Cairney
Bruno Guimaraes 64'
↓ W. Osula ↑Y. Wissa 66'
↓ Bruno Guimaraes ↑A. Elanga 66'
Y. Wissa 70'
72' ↓ Rodrigo Muniz ↑R. Jimenez
72' ↓ O. Bobb ↑H. Wilson
72' ↓ E. Smith Rowe ↑J. King
↓ N. Woltemade ↑S. Neave 77'
80' T. Cairney (H. Wilson)
↓ D. Burn ↑A. Murphy 84'
87' ↓ I. Diop ↑J. Cuenca
89' A. Robinson
90'+8 J. Cuenca
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timothy Castagne 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Issa Diop 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Calvin Bassey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonee Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Alex Iwobi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Sander Berge
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Emile Smith Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Rodrigo Muniz 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Cairney 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Joshua King
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Wilson 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Raúl Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Nick Pope
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Malick Thiaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sven Botman 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
67
Passes
15
Duels
Dan Burn
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jacob Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joe Willock 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bruno Guimarães
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Jacob Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
William Osula 
GHOST
7
Actions
7
Actions
66
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Nick Woltemade
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Aaron Ramsdale
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Ruddy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kieran Trippier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Elanga
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Gordon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Neave
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Newcastle | 2 - 1 | Fulham | League Cup | St James' Park |
| 10/25/2025 | Newcastle | 2 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 02/01/2025 | Newcastle | 1 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 09/21/2024 | Fulham | 3 - 1 | Newcastle | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 04/06/2024 | Fulham | 0 - 1 | Newcastle | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 01/27/2024 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 12/16/2023 | Newcastle | 3 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 01/15/2023 | Newcastle | 1 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 10/01/2022 | Fulham | 1 - 4 | Newcastle | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 05/23/2021 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
Fulham Win
Newcastle Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +44
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +19
P: 38 GD: +7
P: 38 GD: +10
P: 38 GD: +4
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 38 GD: +3
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 38 GD: -4
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -7
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -19
P: 38 GD: -37
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fulham's Relentless Siege Sinks Newcastle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A dominant attacking display on the final day ensured the Cottagers leaped over their mid-table rivals with a commanding 2-0 victory.
Early Onslaught
Craven Cottage demanded a show for the final match of the season, and Fulham delivered a relentless barrage. The Intensity was evident from the opening exchanges, as the hosts ignored the pre-match odds to pin Newcastle deep into their own half. The breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute when I. Diop found the back of the net, rewarding a blistering start. Fulham eventually racked up an astonishing 21 shots compared to a mere six from the visitors, creating a true attacking siege that left the away defence gasping for air. The sheer volume of chances dictated the tempo entirely, making the Magpies look completely out of sorts.
Midfield Mastery
Despite the visitors edging possession with 54 percent of the ball, they lacked any real penetration in the final third. The Balance of power rested squarely within the home side's engine room. Alex Iwobi pulled the strings masterfully, orchestrating the transition game and keeping the pressure firmly on the opposition. Defensively, Timothy Castagne completely neutralized the away wingers, ensuring the two shots on target Newcastle managed were comfortably dealt with. It was a tactical masterclass in off-the-ball structure that suffocated any hopes of an equalizer and highlighted the glaring contrast in attacking intent.
The Super Subs Strike
The Stakes for local pride on the final day meant Marco Silva's men refused to sit on a narrow lead. Turning to his bench, the tactical tweaks paid off to perfection. In the 80th minute, two substitutes combined to put the match completely out of reach. H. Wilson carved out the opportunity, threading a neat pass to T. Cairney, who ruthlessly finished the chance. This late strike amplified the Upset factor, sealing a 2-0 victory that capped off their Premier League campaign with a resounding statement and left the traveling fans entirely empty-handed.
Key Questions
How did substitute Tom Cairney change the game?
Introduced in the 60th minute, Cairney injected vital energy and killed the tie by scoring the second goal in the 80th minute following Wilson's assist.
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.
Mid-Table Farewells Under the London Sun
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. With nothing left to play for but final day pride, this perfectly matched contest is one strictly for the diehards.
The Setup
Both Fulham and Newcastle stagger into May 24th running on fumes. Sitting 12th and 14th respectively in the league table, the Stakes are virtually non-existent here at Craven Cottage. A poor Form rating confirms neither side is finishing the campaign with momentum, with the visitors enduring a dismal run of three consecutive defeats. What this match lacks in jeopardy, it makes up for with absolute Balance. The odds are completely split down the middle, promising a tight, if uneventful, dead rubber. For the away side, William Osula offers a rare spark of Stars quality amidst the late-season fatigue.
Key Battle
Without major individual rivalries taking centre stage, this clash comes down to the home side's defensive unit against a visiting frontline desperate for a positive finish. Newcastle's attack has misfired recently, but they possess the raw physicality to rattle a Fulham backline that has conceded freely down the final stretch.
Our Prediction
Expect a relaxed, open game where defensive discipline goes out the window. A high-scoring draw feels inevitable between two teams already dreaming of the beach. 2-2.