Match report

Fulham Stuns Chelsea 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Fulham
Fulham
2–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Jan 7, 2026

Fulham stuns the 10-man Chelsea with a dominant performance to secure a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage. Despite an early red card for M. Cucurella, Fulham capitalized on their numerical advantage and goals from Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson ensured a memorable win.

Key Facts

  • • Fulham defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
  • • M. Cucurella received a red card for Chelsea in the 22nd minute, leaving them with ten players.
  • • Raul Jimenez scored Fulham's first goal in the 55th minute.
  • • Liam Delap pulled one back for Chelsea at 72 minutes.
  • • Harry Wilson sealed the victory with Fulham's second goal in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 15 J. Cuenca (D)
  • 21 T. Castagne (M)
  • 16 S. Berge (M)
  • 10 T. Cairney (M)
  • 33 A. Robinson (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (F)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (F)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 30 R. Sessegnon
  • 35 S. Amissah
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 20 S. Lukic
  • 38 S. Ridgeon
  • 11 A. Traore
  • 22 Kevin
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 9 L. Delap (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 24 R. James
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 11 J. Gittens
  • 20 Joao Pedro

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    22' Chelsea Card · Red Card
    M. Cucurella

    Professional foul last man

  2. Chelsea
    24' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Argument

  3. Chelsea
    25' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Tosin Adarabioyo

    Argument

  4. Chelsea
    28' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrey Santos · On: J. Hato
  5. Fulham
    45'+5 Fulham Var · Goal cancelled
    H. Wilson
  6. Fulham
    45'+7 Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cuenca

    Foul

  7. Fulham
    46' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cuenca · On: Kevin
  8. Fulham
    55' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez · Assist: S. Berge
  9. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: R. James
  10. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Delap
  11. Fulham
    73' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antonee Robinson · On: R. Sessegnon
  12. Fulham
    73' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Cairney · On: S. Lukić
  13. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Palmer · On: João Pedro
  14. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gusto · On: J. Acheampong
  15. Fulham
    78' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Castagne

    Off the ball foul

  16. Fulham
    81' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson
  17. Fulham
    83' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: H. Reed
  18. Fulham
    90'+1 Fulham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Wilson · On: Adama Traoré
  19. Fulham
    90' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Jiménez

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Chelsea
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 14
Corners 2 11
Total Passes 572 459
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.20 2.39
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 503 392
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of M. Cucurella turned the tide early in favor of Fulham, giving them a significant advantage.
  • ▸ Raul Jimenez's goal in the 55th minute broke Chelsea’s resistance and instilled confidence in Fulham’s lineup.