Match report

Fulham Defeats Sunderland 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Fulham
Fulham
1–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Nov 22, 2025

Fulham emerged victorious over Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday, securing a crucial 1-0 win. The match was marked by strong defensive displays from both sides, with Fulham's lone goal coming courtesy of Raul Jimenez in the 84th minute. Despite some late pressure and yellow cards for Sunderland players, Fulham managed to hold on to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Fulham defeated Sunderland 1-0 in the Premier League.
  • • Raul Jimenez scored the only goal of the match at minute 84, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
  • • Sunderland received three yellow cards (D. Ballard, Reinildo, Trai Hume).
  • • Bernd Leno was given a yellow card for time-wasting in added time.

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 30 R. Sessegnon (D)
  • 16 S. Berge (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 24 J. King (M)
  • 22 Kevin (M)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 15 J. Cuenca
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe
  • 11 A. Traore
  • 19 S. Chukwueze
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare

Sunderland

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 32 T. Hume (D)
  • 20 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 5 D. Ballard (D)
  • 6 L. Geertruida (D)
  • 17 R. Mandava (D)
  • 25 B. Traore (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 27 N. Sadiki (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fee (M)
  • 18 W. Isidor (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Patterson
  • 13 L. O'Nien
  • 26 A. Masuaku
  • 15 O. Alderete
  • 4 D. Neil
  • 7 C. Talbi
  • 24 S. Adingra
  • 12 E. Mayenda
  • 9 B. Brobbey

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    32' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ballard

    Foul

  2. Sunderland
    64' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: C. Talbi
  3. Sunderland
    64' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Isidor · On: B. Brobbey
  4. Sunderland
    79' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Reinildo

    Foul

  5. Fulham
    84' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez · Assist: S. Chukwueze
  6. Sunderland
    88' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Trai Hume

    Foul

  7. Fulham
    89' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: H. Reed
  8. Fulham
    90'+3 Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Bernd Leno

    Time wasting

  9. Sunderland
    90' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Trai Hume · On: E. Mayenda
  10. Sunderland
    90' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Le Fee · On: S. Adingra

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Sunderland
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 4
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 485 373
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.16 0.17
Shots off Target 13 1
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 412 299
Shots Inside Box 18 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match came when Raul Jimenez scored in the 84th minute, giving Fulham the lead and control over the game.
  • ▸ Sunderland's multiple substitutions in the second half failed to shift momentum, as they struggled to find an equalizer.