Sunderland vs Fulham

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Fulham vs Sunderland
Nov 22, 2025 3:00 pm
1 - 0

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Match details

Fixture: Fulham vs Sunderland

Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 12

Kick-off: November 22 2025, 15:00 GMT

Stadium: Craven Cottage

Confirmed lineups

Fulham (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: B. Leno
  • Defenders: K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, R. Sessegnon
  • Midfielders: A. Iwobi, S. Berge, H. Wilson
  • Forwards: Joshua King, Kevin, R. Jiménez
Sunderland (5-4-1)
  • Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
  • Defenders: T. Hume, N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, L. Geertruida, Reinildo
  • Midfielders: B. Traoré, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée
  • Forwards: W. Isidor

Missing players

Fulham: S. Lukić is out due to yellow card accumulation, A. Robinson faces a knee injury, and Rodrigo Muniz is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Sunderland: A. Alese is unavailable due to a shoulder injury, H. Diarra has a groin issue, L. Hjelde is out with an Achilles tendon injury, and R. Mundle is missing because of a hamstring injury.

Match background

Fulham currently sits in 15th place with 11 points, desperately seeking a win, while Sunderland aims to solidify its position in the top four with 19 points. This match holds vital implications for both teams, with Fulham needing points to avoid relegation concerns.

Recent form

Fulham: Fulham has struggled recently, with a record of one win and three losses in their last four matches. Their overall performance has resulted in 12 goals scored and 16 conceded, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

Sunderland: In contrast, Sunderland is in better shape, having recently drawn twice and won their last two matches. They have scored 14 goals in the league and showed a solid defense with only 10 goals conceded.

Head-to-head record

  • Fulham 2-1 Sunderland (Last encounter)
  • Fulham 1-2 Sunderland
  • Fulham 3-1 Sunderland

Prediction

This matchup appears tightly contested, but with Sunderland's current form, they hold the advantage. Betting tip: Double Chance - Sunderland or Draw.

Betting tipDouble Chance - Sunderland or Draw.
Sunderland vs Fulham
Feb 22, 2026 2:00 pm
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Match details

Date: February 22 2026, 14:00 GMT

Stadium: Stadium of Light

Confirmed lineups

Sunderland (4-1-4-1)
  • Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
  • Defenders: N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, O. Alderete, T. Hume
  • Midfielders: N. Sadiki, J. T. Bi, H. Diarra, E. Le Fée
  • Forwards: N. Angulo, B. Brobbey
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: B. Leno
  • Defenders: K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, R. Sessegnon
  • Midfielders: A. Iwobi, S. Berge
  • Forwards: H. Wilson, E. Smith Rowe, R. Jiménez

Missing players

Sunderland will be without B. Traoré (Knee Injury), G. Xhaka (Ankle Injury), and O. Alderete (Injury).

Fulham faces absences with T. Cairney (Calf Injury) and S. Lukić (Injury) missing from the lineup.

Match background

This match sees Sunderland currently positioned 11th with 36 points, while Fulham sits in 13th with 34 points. Both teams will be eager to secure vital points to improve their standings in the Premier League.

Recent form

Sunderland has struggled lately with a record of LOSS-LOSS-WIN-LOSS in their last four matches. Their overall performance in the league has revealed vulnerabilities, particularly in defense, conceding 30 goals in 26 games.

Fulham is searching for form, having lost the last three matches before a recent win. Their attack has also been inconsistent, with 35 goals scored against 40 conceded this season, highlighting a defense that requires improvement.

Head-to-head record

  • November 22 2025: Fulham 1 - 0 Sunderland

Prediction

With both teams in need of points and recent defensive frailties, a low-scoring affair could be on the cards. Betting tip: Under 2.5 Goals.

Betting tipUnder 2.5 Goals.