Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, 07 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Crystal Palace beat Fulham 1-2 at Craven Cottage. The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute when Eddie Nketiah scored, assisted by Adam Wharton, putting Palace ahead after a solid start. Fulham equalised before the break through Harry Wilson in the 38th minute, assisted by Raúl Jiménez, which reflected their pushback following recent defeats like the 4-5 loss to Manchester City.

The second half saw Fulham dominate possession but Palace held firm, with a VAR check on Emile Smith Rowe in the 55th minute not changing the flow. Substitutions came thick and fast, including Jefferson Lerma replacing Eddie Nketiah for Palace in the 65th, but the decisive moment arrived late when Marc Guéhi netted in the 87th minute, assisted by Yéremy Pino, securing the win. This result builds on Palace’s strong recent form with back-to-back victories, while Fulham’s third loss in five league games leaves them searching for consistency.

Fulham controlled the ball with 63% possession, allowing them to build pressure and rack up six corners compared to Palace’s four, but they couldn’t convert that dominance into enough clear chances. Their 47 successful dribbles edged out Palace’s 38, showing more individual flair in attack, yet Palace made the most of their assists with two recorded against Fulham’s one, highlighting efficient counter-attacks.

Both sides used substitutions effectively, with Fulham making five changes – including Kevin on for Emile Smith Rowe at 68 minutes and doubles at 76 minutes with Josh King for Samuel Chukwueze plus Saša Lukić for Sander Berge – while Palace deployed four, such as Jefferson Lerma for Eddie Nketiah at 65 minutes and Christantus Uche for Jean-Philippe Mateta a minute later. No cards or penalties disrupted the game, and neither team scored in injury time, keeping the contest clean but tense until the end.

The match turned on key goals, starting with Eddie Nketiah’s opener for Crystal Palace in the 20th minute, assisted by Adam Wharton, which set an early tone. Fulham responded with Harry Wilson’s equaliser in the 38th, assisted by Raúl Jiménez, pulling them level before half-time. A VAR review involving Emile Smith Rowe at 55 minutes added brief tension but didn’t alter the score.

Late substitutions shifted momentum, with Palace bringing on Jefferson Lerma for Eddie Nketiah at 65 minutes and Christantus Uche for Jean-Philippe Mateta at 66 minutes, steadying their defence. The winner came in the 87th minute from Marc Guéhi, assisted by Yéremy Pino, before Fulham’s final changes like Tom Cairney for Harry Wilson at 88 minutes and Adama Traoré for Alex Iwobi at 89 minutes couldn’t force a comeback. Palace sealed it with Justin Devenny replacing Yéremy Pino in stoppage time at 90+2 minutes.

Fulham lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Harry Wilson playing a key role in midfield to link attacks, as seen in his goal assisted by Raúl Jiménez. Partnerships like Sander Berge in the double pivot provided stability until his substitution for Saša Lukić at 76 minutes, while Emile Smith Rowe contributed before making way for Kevin at 68 minutes. Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze added width, with late changes bringing on Adama Traoré and Josh King to chase the game.

Crystal Palace set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, relying on Marc Guéhi’s defensive solidity that paid off with his late goal, assisted by Yéremy Pino who later came off for Justin Devenny at 90+2 minutes. Eddie Nketiah led the line effectively with his early strike assisted by Adam Wharton before being replaced by Jefferson Lerma at 65 minutes, while Jean-Philippe Mateta’s hold-up play supported the attack until Christantus Uche took over at 66 minutes. Nathaniel Clyne provided width on the flank before Jaydee Canvot substituted him at 77 minutes.

Harry Wilson earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match for Fulham after scoring their only goal, though he didn’t register any assists or big chances created, managing just one key pass in a performance that stood out amid his team’s struggles.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sunderland (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Everton (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Fulham (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Wolves (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Brighton (H)

Fulham have just lost 1-2 at home to Crystal Palace, marking their third defeat in five recent league games including back-to-back home reverses against Manchester City and now Palace. Sitting 15th on 17 points, they need to bounce back against 19th-placed Burnley, who have 10 points, in their next match on 13 December 2025 at 17:30 – a win could help them pull clear of the lower pack after mixed results like wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland but losses to Everton.

Crystal Palace have just won 2-1 away at Fulham, extending their good run with three victories in their last five league outings including triumphs over Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite a loss to Manchester United. Currently fourth on 26 points, they’ll aim to maintain their push for top spots when they face Shelbourne on 11 December 2025 at 20:00, where the stakes involve building momentum against an opponent whose position and points are yet to be confirmed.

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