Match report

Fulham Defeats Sunderland 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Sunderland
Sunderland
1–3
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Feb 22, 2026

Fulham emerged victorious over Sunderland by a margin of three goals to one. The match was characterized by key player performances and tactical shifts, as Fulham capitalized on opportunities to secure their win in the Premier League.

Key Facts

  • • Fulham scored first through Raul Jiménez at 54 minutes.
  • • Jiménez also converted a penalty at 61 minutes for Fulham.
  • • E. Le Fee scored a penalty for Sunderland at 76 minutes.
  • • Alex Iwobi netted the third goal for Fulham at 85 minutes.

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Robin Roefs (G)
  • 20 Nordi Mukiele (D)
  • 5 Daniel Ballard (D)
  • 15 Omar Alderete (D)
  • 32 Trai Hume (D)
  • 27 Noah Sadiki (M)
  • 37 Jocelin Ta Bi (M)
  • 19 Habib Diarra (M)
  • 28 Enzo Le Fée (M)
  • 10 Nilson Angulo (M)
  • 9 Brian Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Lutsharel Geertruida
  • 14 Romaine Mundle
  • 12 Eliezer Mayenda
  • 18 Wilson Isidor
  • 34 Granit Xhaka
  • 31 Melker Ellborg
  • 13 Luke O'Nien
  • 7 Chemsdine Talbi
  • 11 Chris Rigg

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Bernd Leno (G)
  • 2 Kenny Tete (D)
  • 5 Joachim Andersen (D)
  • 3 Calvin Bassey (D)
  • 30 Ryan Sessegnon (D)
  • 17 Alex Iwobi (M)
  • 16 Sander Berge (M)
  • 8 Harry Wilson (M)
  • 32 Emile Smith Rowe (M)
  • 22 Kevin (M)
  • 7 Raúl Jiménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Oscar Bobb
  • 9 Rodrigo Muniz
  • 21 Timothy Castagne
  • 15 Jorge Cuenca
  • 10 Tom Cairney
  • 23 Benjamin Lecomte
  • 31 Issa Diop
  • 6 Harrison Reed
  • 24 Joshua King

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    12' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mukiele · On: L. Geertruida
  2. Sunderland
    39' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. T. Bi · On: R. Mundle
  3. Fulham
    41' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Jiménez

    Roughing

  4. Fulham
    45'+1 Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kevin · On: O. Bobb
  5. Fulham
    54' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez · Assist: A. Iwobi
  6. Sunderland
    60' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    B. Brobbey

    Holding

  7. Fulham
    61' Fulham Goal · Penalty
    R. Jiménez
  8. Fulham
    65' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: Rodrigo Muniz
  9. Sunderland
    70' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Isidor
  10. Sunderland
    70' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nilson Angulo · On: E. Mayenda
  11. Sunderland
    71' Sunderland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Diarra · On: Granit Xhaka
  12. Sunderland
    76' Sunderland Goal · Penalty
    E. Le Fee
  13. Fulham
    85' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Iwobi · Assist: H. Wilson
  14. Fulham
    88' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: J. Cuenca
  15. Fulham
    88' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: T. Cairney
  16. Fulham
    88' Fulham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kenny Tete · On: T. Castagne

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Fulham
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 397 352
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.82 1.83
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 327 286
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham took an early lead with a well-executed normal goal by Raul Jiménez at 54 minutes, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Fulham capitalized on a penalty opportunity to extend their lead at 61 minutes.