“César Palacios picks up a booking for a foul as the game's physicality increases in the second half.”
“Sunderland make a double change bringing on Wilson Isidor, a substitution that would prove match-winning just 11 minutes later.”
“Wilson Isidor scores the only goal of the game, converting from the center of the box after Fulham failed to clear their lines following a blocked effort from Shea Charles.”
Pivotal
Sunderland
Fulham
Outstanding performance
Sunderland•MidfielderSunderland spent much of the afternoon second-best, conceding 58% possession and 65 dangerous attacks to Fulham's 34, yet it was the hosts who found the net when it mattered. Fulham's control never translated into cutting edge — they failed to register a single shot on target despite 10 attempts, undone by a lack of clinical finishing in the final third. Sunderland's changes proved decisive, with fresh legs in Isidor and Diarra injected around the hour mark shifting the game's momentum, and it was Isidor who struck in the 75th minute to snatch all three points. For Sunderland, sitting 18th and battling to escape the relegation zone, this is a huge lift in confidence and points; for Fulham, it's a frustrating afternoon of domination without reward, raising questions about their attacking sharpness.
How entertaining was this match?
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Joachim Andersen from Fulham commits a foul.
Foul committed by Kevin of Fulham.
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Gonzalo García from Fulham has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Fulham wins a corner after Romaine Mundle concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Substitution for Sunderland: Romaine Mundle comes on for Enzo Le Fée.
Attempt blocked. Josh King (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Fulham win a corner after Noah Sadiki concedes.
Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Substitution for Sunderland: Chris Rigg comes on for Habib Diarra due to an injury.
Substitution for Fulham: Kevin comes on for Sander Berge.
Attempt saved. Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is saved.
Substitution for Fulham: Emile Smith Rowe comes on for César Palacios.
assist: Habib Diarra
Goal! Sunderland leads 1-0 against Fulham. Wilson Isidor scores for Sunderland with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Shea Charles from Fulham has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Alex Iwobi from Fulham wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Trai Hume from Sunderland commits a foul.
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break.
Calvin Bassey from Fulham wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Habib Diarra of Sunderland.
Substitution for Fulham: Shea Charles comes on for Oscar Bobb.
Substitution for Fulham: Ryan Sessegnon comes on for Timothy Castagne.
Dan Ballard's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Thomas Meunier's cross.
Attempt missed. Wilson Isidor's header from the center of the box goes to the right. Granit Xhaka provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Joachim Andersen from Fulham wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland.
Foul committed by Oscar Bobb of Fulham.
Dan Ballard from Sunderland wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Sunderland: Habib Diarra comes on for Nilson Angulo.
Substitution for Sunderland: Wilson Isidor comes on for Brian Brobbey.
Offside against Sunderland. Brian Brobbey is flagged for offside.
César PalaciosYellow CardCésar Palacios from Fulham receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
César Palacios from Fulham commits a foul.
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Oscar Bobb from Fulham wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Reinildo Mandava from Sunderland commits a foul.
Attempt missed by César Palacios from Fulham with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Gonzalo García's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sander Berge with a through ball.
Fulham win a corner after Nordi Mukiele concedes.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham commits a foul.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo García from Fulham commits a foul.
Granit Xhaka from Sunderland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Brian Brobbey of Sunderland heads the ball from the center of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Foul committed by Josh King of Fulham.
Noah Sadiki from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nilson Angulo from Sunderland.
Enzo Le Fée's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is blocked.
The second half begins with the score at Sunderland 0, Fulham 0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
The first half ends with Sunderland and Fulham tied at 0-0.
Gonzalo García from Fulham commits a foul.
Enzo Le Fée of Sunderland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Noah Sadiki's right-footed shot from outside the box for Sunderland is blocked.
Sunderland wins a corner after Josh King concedes.
Sunderland wins a corner after Bernd Leno concedes.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Joachim AndersenYellow CardJoachim Andersen of Fulham receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Joachim Andersen from Fulham commits a foul.
Calvin Bassey of Fulham wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Enzo Le Fée commits a foul for Sunderland.
Attempt missed by Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Granit Xhaka of Sunderland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alex Iwobi of Fulham.
Reinildo Mandava from Sunderland commits a foul.
Oscar Bobb from Fulham wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland is penalized for dangerous play.
Antonee Robinson from Fulham is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Joachim Andersen from Fulham commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Josh King from Fulham has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
César Palacios from Fulham commits a handball.
Dan Ballard from Sunderland commits a foul.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham wins a free kick on the right wing.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham commits a foul.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Thomas Meunier from Sunderland has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Bernd Leno from Fulham. The assist came from Trai Hume.
Attempt blocked. Alex Iwobi from Fulham has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Fulham win a corner after Nordi Mukiele concedes.
Foul committed by Nilson Angulo of Sunderland.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham wins a free kick on the right wing.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland commits a handball.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham commits a foul.
Reinildo Mandava from Sunderland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Timothy Castagne is caught offside for Fulham.
Attempt missed by Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland, who took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Sunderland wins a corner after César Palacios concedes.
Calvin Bassey of Fulham commits a foul.
Brian Brobbey from Sunderland wins a free kick on the right wing.
First half begins.
Sunderland and Fulham both enter this Stadium of Light clash searching for their first points of the season after opening-day defeats. With both sides sitting at the foot of the table, this early-season six-pointer carries extra weight for two teams desperate to build momentum.
