Match report

Fulham 2–2 Crystal Palace: Premier League Draw

Fulham
Fulham
2–2
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
May 20, 2023

Fulham and Crystal Palace clashed at Craven Cottage in a thrilling Premier League encounter on May 20, 2023. The match saw Fulham take an early lead through Aleksandar Mitrović's penalty before Ola Édouard equalized for Crystal Palace. However, another goal from Mitrović put Fulham ahead again just after halftime. Joel Ward pulled one back late in the game to secure a 2–2 draw for Crystal Palace.

Key Facts

  • • Ola Édouard scored for Crystal Palace at minute 34.
  • • Aleksandar Mitrović converted a penalty for Fulham at the first half injury time (minute 45+5).
  • • Mitrović also scored from an assist by Willian at minute 61 to make it 2–1 in favor of Fulham.
  • • Joel Ward equalized for Crystal Palace at minute 83.
  • • Fulham received three yellow cards throughout the match: Tosin Adarabioyo, João Palhinha, and Antonee Robinson.

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 B. Leno (G)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 6 H. Reed (M)
  • 26 João Palhinha (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 10 T. Cairney (M)
  • 20 Willian (M)
  • 9 A. Mitrović (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid
  • 11 M. Solomon
  • 5 S. Duffy
  • 30 Carlos Vinícius
  • 12 Cédric Soares
  • 1 M. Rodák
  • 38 L. Harris
  • 7 N. Kebano
  • 28 S. Lukić

Crystal Palace

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 S. Johnstone (G)
  • 2 J. Ward (D)
  • 16 J. Andersen (D)
  • 6 M. Guéhi (D)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (D)
  • 28 C. Doucouré (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 7 M. Olise (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (M)
  • 9 J. Ayew (M)
  • 22 O. Édouard (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Mateta
  • 41 J. Whitworth
  • 44 J. Riedewald
  • 29 N. Ahamada
  • 17 N. Clyne
  • 26 C. Richards
  • 38 T. Adaramola
  • 18 J. McArthur
  • 8 A. Lokonga

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace
    34' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Édouard · Assist: E. Eze
  2. Fulham
    45'+5 Fulham Goal · Penalty
    A. Mitrović
  3. Fulham
    61' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mitrović · Assist: Willian
  4. Fulham
    71' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Tosin Adarabioyo

    Time wasting

  5. Crystal Palace
    80' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Édouard · On: J. Mateta
  6. Fulham
    80' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Cairney · On: M. Solomon
  7. Crystal Palace
    83' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    Joel Ward
  8. Fulham
    85' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Palhinha

    Foul

  9. Fulham
    90'+1 Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Antonee Robinson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Crystal Palace
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 78%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 352 371
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.67 1.55
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 265 291
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point in favor of Fulham came when Aleksandar Mitrović scored from the penalty spot just before halftime, giving them a temporary lead.
  • ▸ Joel Ward's equalizing goal for Crystal Palace at minute 83 shifted momentum back to them and secured their share of the points.