Premier League Regular Season - 29

Fulham 0 - 1 FT West Ham

Craven Cottage

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Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Wed, Mar 4
Fulham
0-1
West Ham
⚡ Intensity 21
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 60
Summerville snatch-and-grab stuns Craven Cottage

Summerville Stunner Ignites West Ham Survival Hopes

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A classic smash-and-grab at Craven Cottage sees West Ham breathe life into their relegation battle while Fulham are left to rue missed chances.

The Opening Act

The atmosphere at Craven Cottage was thick with expectation as Fulham looked to cement their top-half status. From the outset, the hosts controlled possession, dictating play with a 60% share of the ball that kept the visitors pinned deep in their own half. The Intensity was palpable as the Fulham frontline peppered the goal, forcing Bernd Leno and the defensive unit into early action. Despite the territorial dominance, the Hammers remained compact, weathering a storm of six corners in the opening period. It was a tactical standoff where Fulham’s intricate passing met a wall of Claret and Blue defiance. The hosts moved the ball well, completing 462 accurate passes, but they lacked the final clinical touch to break the deadlock during a first half where they looked the far superior side.

The Pivot

The complexion of the match shifted entirely in the 65th minute against the run of play. While Fulham continued to push forward, they left themselves vulnerable to the counter-attack. A swift transition saw J. Bowen find a pocket of space, delivering a precise ball that found Crysencio Summerville. The winger showed ice-cold composure to slot home the opener, completely disrupting the Balance of the contest. This moment was the definition of a sucker punch; West Ham had barely threatened, yet they found themselves in the lead. The goal drained the energy from the home crowd and forced the hosts into increasingly desperate attacking patterns. Suddenly, the tactical discipline shown by Julen Lopetegui’s men had a scoreboard to protect, and the pressure shifted entirely onto the shoulders of the frustrated Cottagers.

The Resolution

As the clock ticked down, the Stakes for the visitors became undeniably high. West Ham retreated into a low block, surviving a barrage of 13 total shots from the hosts. The goalkeeping heroics were the story of the final whistle, with five crucial saves ensuring the clean sheet remained intact. This result carries a massive Upset Factor, given the 19% probability gap and West Ham’s precarious position in the standings. For the Hammers, these three points are a lifeline, moving them within two points of safety and ending a dismal run of form. Fulham will view this as a missed opportunity to climb the table, having dominated every statistical category except the one that mattered most. The victory provides a massive psychological boost for West Ham as they head into the final ten matches of the season with renewed belief.

Key Questions

How did West Ham secure the win?

Crysencio Summerville scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute following an assist from Jarrod Bowen during a rare counter-attack.

What does this mean for the table?

West Ham stays 18th but moves within two points of safety, while Fulham remains 10th after failing to capitalize on their dominance.

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
60%
40%
Fulham 60%
West Ham 40%
Shots
13
9
Fulham 13
West Ham 9
Shots on Target
5
3
Fulham 5
West Ham 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.01
1.09
Fulham 1.01
West Ham 1.09
Passes
554
373
Fulham 554
West Ham 373
Pass Accuracy
83%
80%
Fulham 83%
West Ham 80%
Corners
6
5
Fulham 6
West Ham 5
Fouls
14
12
Fulham 14
West Ham 12
Yellow Cards
1
2
Fulham 1
West Ham 2
Red Cards
0
0
Fulham 0
West Ham 0

Match Events

M. Fernandes 🟨 17'
A. Wan-Bissaka 🟨 41'
HT
61' 🔄 R. Jimenez Rodrigo Muniz
61' 🔄 T. Cairney O. Bobb
61' 🔄 J. King E. Smith Rowe
C. Wilson S. Magassa 🔄 61'
C. Summerville (J. Bowen) 65'
82' 🔄 K. Tete T. Castagne
82' 🔄 S. Berge R. Sessegnon
C. Summerville A. Traore 🔄 89'
90'+1 🟨 C. Bassey
J. Todibo K. Mavropanos 🔄 90'+3
M. Fernandes M. Kante 🔄 90'+3
M. Kante 🟨 90'+9
90'+9 🟨 A. Robinson
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Fulham

Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Tete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Issa Diop
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Bassey
MAGNET
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
75
Passes
10
Duels
Antonee Robinson
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Tom Cairney
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Samuel Chukwueze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua King
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alex Iwobi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joachim Andersen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Castagne
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Oscar Bobb
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Emile Smith Rowe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Lukić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry

West Ham

Goalkeepers
Mads Hermansen
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jean-Clair Todibo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Axel Disasi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jarrod Bowen
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Tomáš Souček
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Fernandes
NPC
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Crysencio Summerville
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Valentín Castellanos
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Callum Wilson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Alphonse Aréola
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Konstantinos Mavropanos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyle Walker-Peters
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Scarles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soungoutou Magassa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiber Lamadrid
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
27/12/2025 West Ham 0 - 1 Fulham Premier League London Stadium
14/01/2025 West Ham 3 - 2 Fulham Premier League London Stadium
14/09/2024 Fulham 1 - 1 West Ham Premier League Craven Cottage
14/04/2024 West Ham 0 - 2 Fulham Premier League London Stadium
10/12/2023 Fulham 5 - 0 West Ham Premier League Craven Cottage
08/04/2023 Fulham 0 - 1 West Ham Premier League Craven Cottage
17/12/2022 Fulham 1 - 1 West Ham Friendlies Clubs Craven Cottage
09/10/2022 West Ham 3 - 1 Fulham Premier League London Stadium
06/02/2021 Fulham 0 - 0 West Ham Premier League Craven Cottage
07/11/2020 West Ham 1 - 0 Fulham Premier League London Stadium
27/12/2025
Premier League London Stadium
14/01/2025
Premier League London Stadium
14/09/2024
Premier League Craven Cottage
14/04/2024
Premier League London Stadium
10/12/2023
Premier League Craven Cottage
08/04/2023
Premier League Craven Cottage
17/12/2022
Friendlies Clubs Craven Cottage
09/10/2022
Premier League London Stadium
06/02/2021
Premier League Craven Cottage
07/11/2020
Premier League London Stadium
Fulham Win
West Ham Win
Draw