Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
Updated
Sunderland won: Sunderland 1-0 Fulham in the Premier League (Round 2) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland goals: Wilson Isidor 75'. Expected goals: 2.02-0.95. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Nordi Mukiele (7.9).
Match report
Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0
Sunderland narrowly beat Fulham 1-0 at Stadium of Light on Sunday 30 August in the Premier League.
Wilson Isidor put Sunderland ahead on 75' (1-0).
Sunderland had 41% of the ball, shots were 12-11 (4-0 on target) and expected goals finished 2.02-0.95. Sunderland were the better side on chances, too.
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 46,781. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Fulham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.02 | 0.95 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 26 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 326 (84%) | 473 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs, Thomas Meunier, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Oscar Bobb, Joshua King, César Palacios, Gonzalo García
Key events
- 35' · Yellow card · Joachim Andersen (Fulham)
- 59' · Yellow card · César Palacios (Fulham)
- 64' · Substitution · Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- 65' · Substitution · Habib Diarra for Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)
- 68' · Substitution · Shea Charles for Oscar Bobb (Fulham)
- 68' · Substitution · Ryan Sessegnon for Timothy Castagne (Fulham)
- 75' · Goal · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 77' · Substitution · Emile Smith Rowe for César Palacios (Fulham)
- 83' · Substitution · Chris Rigg for Habib Diarra (Sunderland)
- 83' · Substitution · Kevin for Sander Berge (Fulham)
- 90' · Substitution · Romaine Mundle for Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 2001: Sunderland 7, draws 7, Fulham 11.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Fulham?
Sunderland won, 1-0 (Premier League) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026.
When and where is Sunderland vs Fulham?
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Fulham?
In 25 league meetings since 2001: Sunderland 7 wins, 7 draws, Fulham 11 wins (goals 23-29).