West Ham United 0-1 Fulham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of West Ham United 0-1 Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Fulham beat West Ham United 0-1 at the London Stadium. The first half saw West Ham push forward but fail to break through, with Jean-Clair Todibo picking up a yellow card in the 44th minute for a late challenge. Fulham grew into the game, earning yellow cards for Joachim Andersen in the 51st minute and Harry Wilson in the 54th minute, as both sides struggled for clear chances amid West Ham’s recent run of losses and draws that left them looking vulnerable.

The second half brought substitutions, with West Ham bringing on Callum Wilson for Crysencio Summerville in the 56th minute, followed by George Earthy for Lucas Paquetá and Tomáš Souček for Soungoutou Magassa in the 83rd minute. Fulham made changes too, introducing Josh King for Kevin in the 69th minute, then Tom Cairney for Emile Smith Rowe and Timothy Castagne for Kenny Tete in the 82nd minute, before Issa Diop replaced Saša Lukić in the 88th minute. The decisive moment came in the 85th minute when Raúl Jiménez scored, assisted by Harry Wilson, securing the win for Fulham who have been on a strong run of victories lately.

Fulham edged possession with more time on the ball, allowing them to control spells of play, while West Ham relied on quick transitions that showed in their higher count of successful dribbles, suggesting they were more direct in attack. Corners were close, with West Ham earning one more, pointing to set-piece threats from both sides, but disciplinary issues hit Fulham harder with three yellow cards compared to West Ham’s one, which might have disrupted their rhythm without leading to any reds.

Substitutions saw Fulham use one more than West Ham, bringing fresh legs like Josh King on for Kevin at 69 minutes, Tom Cairney for Emile Smith Rowe and Timothy Castagne for Kenny Tete at 82 minutes, and Issa Diop for Saša Lukić at 88 minutes, while West Ham swapped Callum Wilson for Crysencio Summerville at 56 minutes, then George Earthy for Lucas Paquetá and Tomáš Souček for Soungoutou Magassa at 83 minutes. Fulham’s single assist underlined their efficiency in creating the winner, with no penalties or injury-time goals for either team.

The match turned late when Raúl Jiménez fired home in the 85th minute, assisted by Harry Wilson, breaking the deadlock after a tense affair. Earlier, yellow cards disrupted the flow: Jean-Clair Todibo booked for West Ham in the 44th minute, followed by Fulham’s Joachim Andersen in the 51st and Harry Wilson in the 54th, with Josh King adding another in stoppage time at 90+3 minutes.

Substitutions played a role in shifting momentum, as West Ham introduced Callum Wilson for Crysencio Summerville at 56 minutes, then George Earthy for Lucas Paquetá and Tomáš Souček for Soungoutou Magassa at 83 minutes, while Fulham brought on Josh King for Kevin at 69 minutes, Tom Cairney for Emile Smith Rowe and Timothy Castagne for Kenny Tete at 82 minutes, and Issa Diop for Saša Lukić at 88 minutes to see out the win.

West Ham United lined up in a 4-3-2-1 shape, focusing on a solid midfield base with players like Lucas Paquetá and Soungoutou Magassa providing energy before their substitutions, while Crysencio Summerville offered width until replaced by Callum Wilson. Jean-Clair Todibo anchored the defence but picked up a yellow card, highlighting a partnership tested by Fulham’s attacks.

Fulham set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a double pivot allowing attackers like Emile Smith Rowe and Kenny Tete to push forward before their changes to Tom Cairney and Timothy Castagne. Raúl Jiménez led the line effectively, scoring the winner assisted by Harry Wilson, while Joachim Andersen and later substitutes like Josh King and Issa Diop helped maintain defensive discipline despite the yellow cards.

Raúl Jiménez earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, netting the only goal of the game while creating two key passes and no big chances, though his finishing proved the difference in a tight contest.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs West Ham United (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)

West Ham United have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Fulham, extending their poor run of three straight losses and leaving them in 18th place on 13 points, deep in relegation trouble after recent results like a 0-3 defeat to Manchester City and a 2-3 loss to Aston Villa. They face Brighton & Hove Albion next on 2025-12-30 at 19:30, with the visitors sitting 12th on 24 points, making this a crucial chance for West Ham to pick up points and climb away from danger.

Fulham have just claimed a 1-0 away win over West Ham United, building on their recent form of three consecutive victories including a 1-0 over Nottingham Forest and a 3-2 at Burnley, which has them in 10th on 26 points and pushing for a higher finish. Their next fixture is against Crystal Palace on 2026-01-01 at 17:30, with Palace level on points in 9th, so a positive result could see Fulham leapfrog them in the table.

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