Wilson Isidor off the bench, Fulham without a shot on target: Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
Substitute Wilson Isidor turned in Diarra's cross on 75 to give Sunderland their first win back in the Premier League. Fulham had 59% of the ball and not one shot on target.
This was not a game of many chances, and Sunderland took the one that mattered. Wilson Isidor, on as a substitute, turned in Diarra's cross on 75 minutes at the Stadium of Light.
It is Sunderland's first win since returning to the Premier League, after an opening-day loss at Ipswich. Fulham, beaten 3-2 at home by Chelsea a week ago, now have two defeats from two under Álvaro Arbeloa.
Fulham had the ball and nothing sharp
Fulham held 58.6% possession and passed it around well enough, but did not force the Sunderland goalkeeper into a single save — zero shots on target across 90 minutes. Sunderland's 1.75 xG to 1.02 matched the run of play.
Match facts
- 75' — Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), assisted by Diarra
| Stat | Sunderland | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Pass accuracy | 83.6% | 84.5% |
| Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.75 | 1.02 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Fouls conceded | 10 | 15 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
What's next
Sunderland climb to 11th on 3 points. Fulham stay on 0 points in 16th, three places above the relegation zone but already under pressure. Matchweek 3 takes Sunderland to Brentford, while Fulham host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage in a game both sides will see as a must-win.
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