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Sunderland vs Fulham Summary: Score, Stats, Goals & Updates | Premier League 2026/27
Le Bris’s substitutions changed the match, and Sunderland had 2 big chances before Isidor finished the winner, officials said.
Sunderland secured their first league win of the season, defeating Fulham 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Wilson Isidor scored the decisive goal days after signing a contract extension with the Black Cats through 2030.
Fulham's Josh King squandered multiple first-half opportunities during a cagey contest. The 19-year-old forward saw his best effort sail harmlessly over the bar, leaving the visitors unable to capitalize on their chances.
Substitute Habib Diarra and Isidor combined to break the deadlock with 15 minutes remaining. After Isidor hit the post earlier, the 26-year-old latched onto Diarra's cross to fire the ball home and secure the win.
This result marks Sunderland's first victory against the Cottagers in six matches, stretching back to December 2017. The win provides crucial relief following the team's opening-day defeat against Ipswich last weekend.
Manager Regis Le Bris's tactical adjustments proved vital as he introduced fresh energy from the bench. His decision allowed the Wearsiders to finally break through Fulham's defensive setup and secure three points.
Granit Xhaka was one of the main protagonists in Sunderland's first Premier League win of the season, which defeated Fulham with a score of 1-0. The Albanian midfielder put in a very good performance and, according to Sofascore, was Sunderland's best player of the match, with a score of 8.4. Xhaka started and finished the match on the pitch, being an important point of his team's midfield.FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON! 🔥#SUNFUL pic.twitter.com/zLz4gC…