Match summary

Sunderland AFC - Fulham FC : 1-3 Fulham broke the deadlock on 54 minutes as Raul Jimenez powered home a header from Alex Iwobi's delivery. VAR then led to a Fulham penalty on 60 minutes, and Jimenez converted from the spot a minute later to make it 0-2. Sunderland responded with a penalty on 76 minutes, Enzo Le Fee slotting in to cut the deficit to 1-2. Any late push was snuffed out on 85 minutes as Iwobi finished Harry Wilson's assist to seal a 3-1 away win.

Man of the match

Key player : Raul Jimenez (Fulham FC) : He struck the match's winning goal with a headed finish on 54 minutes to put Fulham in front. He then doubled the advantage by converting the penalty on 61 minutes, creating a decisive two-goal cushion. That brace meant Sunderland's later penalty could only reduce the deficit, not change the outcome.

Conclusion

Fulham combined efficiency and control to take their chances at key moments, with Jimenez decisive and Iwobi adding the finishing touch to secure a deserved away victory.