Premier League Regular Season - 27
Sunderland 1 - 3 FT Fulham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' ↓ N. Mukiele ↑L. Geertruida
39' ↓ J. T. Bi ↑R. Mundle
R. Jimenez 41'
↓ Kevin ↑O. Bobb 45'+1
HT
R. Jimenez (A. Iwobi) 54'
60' B. Brobbey
R. Jimenez 61'
↓ R. Jimenez ↑Rodrigo Muniz 65'
70' ↓ B. Brobbey ↑W. Isidor
70' ↓ N. Angulo ↑E. Mayenda
71' ↓ H. Diarra ↑G. Xhaka
76' E. Le Fee
A. Iwobi (H. Wilson) 85'
↓ A. Iwobi ↑J. Cuenca 88'
↓ E. Smith Rowe ↑T. Cairney 88'
↓ K. Tete ↑T. Castagne 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sunderland
Goalkeepers
Robin Roefs 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Nordi Mukiele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
12
Entry
Daniel Ballard 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Omar Alderete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trai Hume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Noah Sadiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jocelin Ta Bi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
Habib Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Enzo Le Fée 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nilson Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Brian Brobbey 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
BENCH
Melker Ellborg 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lutsharel Geertruida 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Granit Xhaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke O'Nien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Rigg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romaine Mundle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Isidor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chemsdine Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Tete 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joachim Andersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Bassey 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Ryan Sessegnon
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Alex Iwobi 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Wilson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Emile Smith Rowe 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issa Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Cairney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua King
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/11/2025 | Fulham | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 08/02/2023 | Sunderland | 2 - 3 | Fulham | FA Cup | Stadium of Light |
| 28/01/2023 | Fulham | 1 - 1 | Sunderland | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 27/04/2018 | Fulham | 2 - 1 | Sunderland | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 16/12/2017 | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | Fulham | Championship | Stadium of Light |
| 03/02/2015 | Fulham | 1 - 3 | Sunderland | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 24/01/2015 | Sunderland | 0 - 0 | Fulham | FA Cup | Stadium of Light |
| 11/01/2014 | Fulham | 1 - 4 | Sunderland | Premier League | Craven Cottage (London) |
| 17/08/2013 | Sunderland | 0 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | Stadium of Light (Sunderland) |
| 02/03/2013 | Sunderland | 2 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Stadium of Light (Sunderland) |
22/11/2025
08/02/2023
28/01/2023
27/04/2018
16/12/2017
03/02/2015
24/01/2015
11/01/2014
17/08/2013
02/03/2013
Sunderland Win
Fulham Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Jimenez and Iwobi Silence the Stadium of Light
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Fulham’s clinical edge turned a cagey tactical battle into a decisive away victory that leaves Sunderland searching for answers.
The Tactical Stalemate
The atmosphere at the Stadium of Light was electric, but the football on the pitch started as a slow burn. Sunderland edged possession with 53%, trying to dictate the tempo through patient build-up play. However, the Balance of the match favored the organized defensive shape of the visitors. E. Le Fee looked lively in the middle of the park for the hosts, attempting to carve out openings, but Fulham and their backline remained resolute. Neither side managed to register a shot on target in a cagey opening forty-five minutes that felt like a tactical chess match. The fans grew restless as promising attacks fizzled out before reaching the final third. It was a classic Premier League stalemate where both managers seemed more afraid of losing than desperate to win the opening exchange.
The Jimenez Surge
Everything changed after the interval when the Intensity went through the roof. The deadlock was finally shattered in the 54th minute when A. Iwobi turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball for R. Jimenez to slot home. This was the spark the match needed. Before the Black Cats could catch their breath, disaster struck again. A clumsy challenge in the box led to a penalty just seven minutes later. R. Jimenez stepped up with ice in his veins, smashing the ball past the keeper to secure his brace. This two-goal blitz completely shifted the momentum, forcing the home side to abandon their cautious approach and commit bodies forward. Fulham's counter-attacking threat became the dominant narrative as the game opened up significantly under the floodlights.
Resolution and Impact
The drama wasn't over yet as the Stakes reached a fever pitch in the final quarter. Sunderland found a lifeline when they were awarded a penalty of their own in the 76th minute. E. Le Fee kept his composure to pull one back, reigniting hope within the stadium. For ten minutes, the pressure was relentless as the hosts searched for an equalizer, racking up a total of 6 corners. However, the comeback was ruthlessly extinguished. In the 85th minute, H. Wilson found space on the flank and squared it for A. Iwobi, who capped off a man-of-the-match performance with a clinical finish. The 1-3 scoreline reflected Fulham’s superior efficiency. While the Upset Factor remained low, the sheer entertainment of the second half made this a clash to remember for the traveling fans.
Key Questions
Who stood out for Fulham?
Alex Iwobi and Raúl Jiménez were the catalysts, with the Mexican netting twice and Iwobi recording a goal and an assist.
How did Sunderland score?
Enzo Le Fée converted a penalty in the 76th minute to give the home fans a brief moment of hope.
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 Tug-of-War at the Stadium of Light
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. This is a classic case of two sides looking at each other in the mirror, where a single mistake will likely decide who keeps pace with the European chasers.
The Setup
On February 22, 2026, the Stadium of Light hosts a fixture that defines the "mushy middle" of the Premier League. Fulham sits in 7th, while Sunderland is breathing down their necks in 10th. With only one point separating them, the Stakes are higher than the league positions suggest. Sunderland’s Form has been patchy lately, showing a tendency to stall in draws, while Fulham arrives with a slightly more consistent rhythm but a zero goal difference that screams vulnerability.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the transition zones. Without a clear individual mismatch, we are looking at the energy of the home midfield, led by C. Rigg and H. Diarra, trying to disrupt the creative flow of E. Smith Rowe. If Fulham can bypass the Black Cats' high press, A. Robinson will find plenty of space to exploit out wide. However, Sunderland’s defensive Balance has been their saving grace, keeping them competitive even when the goals dry up.
Our Verdict
Expect a stalemate that neither side will be entirely happy with. Fulham will dominate the ball and look for Kevin to provide a spark, but Sunderland's resilience at home is tough to crack. We see this ending in a 1-1 draw, with both teams cancelling each other out in a heavy midfield traffic jam.