Sunderland got the better of Fulham 1-0 in the English Premier League.
W. Isidor put Sunderland ahead on 75 minutes, set up by H. Diarra.
Sunderland had 12 shots to the visitors' 9, 57% of the 21 attempts in the match. Sunderland had 6 off target and 2 blocked, the visitors 2 off target and 7 blocked. The home side had 9 attempts from inside the box, to Fulham's 5. That left 3 from outside the area for Sunderland, and 4 for Fulham.
The home side put 4 on target to Fulham's 0, an on-target rate of 33% against 0%. Sunderland scored with one of their four on target. Fulham did not work a shot on target.
J. Andersen was booked for Fulham on 35 minutes. C. Palacios was booked for Fulham on 59 minutes.
The match was goalless at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Sunderland are eleventh on three points from two matches. Their record reads 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of 0. Fulham are sixteenth, still without a point from two matches. Their record reads 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of -2.
The match was played on matchday 2. Michael Salisbury, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 30 August 2026
- Referee: Michael Salisbury, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Sunderland | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 7 |
| Shots inside the box | 9 | 5 |
| Shots outside the box | 3 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 4 |
| Throw In | 14 | 22 |
| Free Kick | 16 | 11 |
| Goal Kick | 3 | 9 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 4 | 4 |
| Attacks | 87 | 109 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 34 | 65 |
| On Target | 4 | 0 |
| Off Target | 8 | 9 |
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Passes Total | 393 | 556 |
| Passes Accurate | 326 | 470 |
