Match report

Fulham Stuns West Ham with Late Goal, Secures Premier League Win

West Ham
West Ham
0–1
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Dec 27, 2025

Fulham managed to stun hosts West Ham with a late goal from Raul Jiménez, securing a crucial victory in the Premier League. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, West Ham could not find the back of the net. Fulham's solid defense and timely substitutions played a significant role in their narrow win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: West Ham 0-1 Fulham
  • • Goal: Raul Jiménez (85') for Fulham
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Todibo (West Ham), H. Wilson, J. Andersen (Fulham)
  • • Substitutions: C. Summerville on for C. Wilson (West Ham), Soungoutou Magassa on for T. Souček (West Ham)

Lineups

West Ham

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Areola (G)
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
  • 25 J. Todibo (D)
  • 3 M. Kilman (D)
  • 30 O. Scarles (D)
  • 27 S. Magassa (M)
  • 32 F. Potts (M)
  • 18 M. Fernandes (M)
  • 10 Lucas Paqueta (M)
  • 7 C. Summerville (M)
  • 20 J. Bowen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Hermansen
  • 9 C. Wilson
  • 15 K. Mavropanos
  • 24 G. Rodriguez
  • 28 T. Soucek
  • 40 G. Earthy
  • 55 M. Kante
  • 58 A. Golambeckis
  • 63 E. Mayers

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

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

Timeline

  1. West Ham
    44' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Todibo

    Time wasting

  2. Fulham
    51' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  3. Fulham
    54' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Wilson

    Time wasting

  4. West Ham
    56' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Summerville · On: C. Wilson
  5. Fulham
    69' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kevin · On: J. King
  6. Fulham
    82' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kenny Tete · On: T. Castagne
  7. Fulham
    82' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: T. Cairney
  8. West Ham
    83' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Soungoutou Magassa · On: T. Souček
  9. Fulham
    85' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez · Assist: H. Wilson
  10. Fulham
    88' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Lukić · On: Issa Diop
  11. Fulham
    90'+3 Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. King

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat West Ham Fulham
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 7 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 404 509
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.91 1.62
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 330 440
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 85th minute when Raul Jiménez scored the winning goal, assisted by Harrison Wilson, which shifted momentum firmly in Fulham's favor.
  • ▸ Fulham’s late substitution of Kevin for J. King and Kenny Tete for T. Castagne solidified their defensive stance and helped them maintain a narrow lead against West Ham.