Match report
Fulham Secures Crucial 2-1 Victory Over Sunderland in Championship
Fulham
2–1
FT
Sunderland
Apr 27, 2018
Fulham staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Sunderland in a tightly contested Championship match. Sunderland took an early lead through J. Asoro, but Fulham bounced back with goals from Lucas Piazón and Aleksandar Mitrović to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Fulham 2–1 Sunderland
- • J. Asoro scored for Sunderland in the 28th minute
- • Lucas Piazón equalized for Fulham in the 45th minute
- • Aleksandar Mitrović gave Fulham the lead in the 76th minute
- • Sunderland received three yellow cards during the match
Lineups
Fulham
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Bettinelli (G)
- 4 D. Odoi (D)
- 13 T. Ream (D)
- 21 M. Targett (D)
- 3 R. Sessegnon (D)
- 8 S. Johansen (M)
- 6 K. McDonald (M)
- 10 T. Cairney (M)
- 2 R. Fredericks (D)
- 20 Lucas Piazon (F)
- 32 A. Mitrović (F)
Substitutes
- 47 A. Kamara
- 9 Rui Fonte
- 26 T. Kalas
- 16 O. Norwood
- 22 C. Christie
- 27 D. Button
- 36 L. de la Torre
Sunderland
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Steele (G)
- 16 J. O'Shea (D)
- 2 B. Jones (D)
- 36 M. Wilson (D)
- 23 L. Koné (D)
- 4 P. McNair (M)
- 53 O. Ejaria (M)
- 26 G. Honeyman (M)
- 29 J. Asoro (F)
- 28 E. Robson (M)
- 9 A. Fletcher (F)
Substitutes
- 21 A. Matthews
- 13 C. McManaman
- 20 J. Maja
- 11 K. LuaLua
- 12 L. Camp
- 35 J. Clarke-Salter
- 37 B. Mumba
Timeline
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28' Sunderland Goal · Normal GoalJ. Asoro · Assist: A. Fletcher -
40' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: Matt Targett · On: Aboubakar Kamara -
45' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardJ. OShea -
45' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalLucas Piazón -
46' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Jones · On: Adam Matthews -
61' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardA. Fletcher -
62' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardJ. Steele -
74' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas Piazón · On: Rui Fonte -
76' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalA. Mitrović · Assist: S. Johansen -
77' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Ejaria · On: C. McManaman -
85' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Robson · On: J. Maja -
90' Sunderland Card · Yellow CardC. McManaman -
90' Fulham subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Cairney · On: T. Kalas
Match Stats
| Stat | Fulham | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 75% |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 525 | 339 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | 439 | 253 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lucas Piazón's goal just before halftime shifted the momentum in Fulham's favor, giving them a crucial equalizer
- ▸ Aleksandar Mitrović's late goal confirmed Fulham's victory, securing the three points needed for a crucial Championship push