Match report

Crystal Palace Draws with Fulham 1-1 in Premier League Clash

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–1
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Jan 1, 2026

Crystal Palace and Fulham played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park. The Eagles took the lead through J. Mateta, but T. Cairney's equalizer ensured a share of the points for Fulham in this Premier League encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace scored first with a goal from J. Mateta at minute 39, assisted by Nathaniel Clyne.
  • • T. Cairney equalized for Fulham at the 80th minute, with an assist from S. Lukić.
  • • Fulham received four yellow cards during the match: J. Cuenca (19'), J. Andersen (46'), E. Smith Rowe (60'), and T. Cairney (81').
  • • Crystal Palace made three substitutions while Fulham made four to maintain their momentum.

Lineups

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 8 J. Lerma (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 6 M. Guehi (D)
  • 17 N. Clyne (M)
  • 20 A. Wharton (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (M)
  • 55 J. Devenny (F)
  • 10 Y. Pino (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Uche
  • 21 R. Esse
  • 23 J. Canvot
  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 42 K. Rodney
  • 72 D. Benamar
  • 73 B. Casey
  • 86 J. Drakes-Thomas
  • 44 W. Benitez

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 15 J. Cuenca (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 20 S. Lukic (M)
  • 16 S. Berge (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 22 Kevin (M)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 H. Reed
  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 11 A. Traore
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare
  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 31 I. Diop
  • 35 S. Amissah
  • 38 S. Ridgeon

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    19' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cuenca

    Foul

  2. Crystal Palace
    39' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mateta · Assist: Nathaniel Clyne
  3. Fulham
    46' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Argument

  4. Fulham
    51' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kenny Tete · On: T. Castagne
  5. Crystal Palace
    57' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Hughes · On: J. Canvot
  6. Fulham
    60' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    E. Smith Rowe

    Foul

  7. Fulham
    68' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Berge · On: T. Cairney
  8. Fulham
    80' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cairney · Assist: S. Lukić
  9. Fulham
    81' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cairney
  10. Crystal Palace
    82' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Pino · On: C. Uche
  11. Crystal Palace
    82' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Devenny · On: R. Esse
  12. Fulham
    85' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kevin · On: H. Reed
  13. Fulham
    85' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Wilson · On: Adama Traoré
  14. Fulham
    88' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Castagne

    Foul

  15. Crystal Palace
    90'+2 Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nathaniel Clyne · On: B. Sosa

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace Fulham
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 86%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 388 586
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.93 1.76
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 299 502
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in favor of Crystal Palace when J. Mateta scored at minute 39, giving them the lead and a psychological edge.
  • ▸ Fulham managed to equalize with T. Cairney's goal at minute 80, turning the tide back their way and ensuring they did not leave empty-handed from Selhurst Park.