Round 38 ·
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
2–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Fulham
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Newcastle United
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result carried clear competitive weight for Fulham, who turned a disciplined home performance into a 2-0 win and, in the process, reshaped the tone around their season. For Newcastle United, it was the kind of setback that had forced a rethink, because the scoreline suggested that control and composure had gone one way while their own response had not matched the occasion.
Fulham’s first-half advantage, with the match already 1-0 at the break, gave Marco Silva a platform to manage the game-state transitions with real authority. His side had used a 4-2-3-1 structure to keep their shape, protect central spaces, and then move cleanly through pressing moments into attacking transitions. The telling detail was not just the two goals, but the way repeated high-quality moments had gradually tilted the contest in Fulham’s favour.
Newcastle United, lined up in a 3-5-2, had looked for control through possession and wide support, but Eddie Howe’s team had struggled to regain momentum after falling behind. The match had asked for sharper in-game adjustments, especially once Fulham had settled into a compact defensive rhythm. Newcastle’s response had lacked enough final-third penetration, and the home side’s organisation had limited the chances created. One yellow card for Fulham and none for Newcastle had also reflected a game that stayed largely controlled rather than chaotic.
The second half had been shaped by five substitutions, and that had mattered. Fulham had used their bench to preserve energy, protect space between the lines, and sustain pressure at the right moments. Newcastle had also changed personnel, but their alterations had not fully altered the flow. Silva’s management of the transitions stood out, while Howe was left with evidence that his side needed more decisive tactical intervention when momentum shifted against them.
For Namibia’s Premier League followers, this had the feel of a statement win that could reset expectations heading into the next rounds.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both Fulham and Newcastle United will know that the margin for error may be thin. At this stage of the Premier League season, the result would carry consequences beyond the table alone: it would shape confidence, sharpen scrutiny, and reveal which side can handle the heavier moments with discipline.
Fulham will be expected to use their 4-2-3-1 to create control through pressing and quick transitions, but the balance will matter as much as the ambition. Marco Silva will be judged on how well his side can press without opening themselves up between the lines, because a loose rest-defense could give Newcastle United the spaces they will want to attack. If Fulham can manage the first wave of pressure and keep their shape after losing possession, they could make the contest feel more like a controlled test than a frantic one.
Newcastle United, in a 3-5-2, will likely lean on compact central coverage and direct progression through the wing-backs and forwards. Eddie Howe will know that the match could swing on chance quality rather than volume, especially if both teams spend long spells cancelling each other out. In that kind of game, set pieces, second balls, and the timing of forward runs could become decisive factors.
The broader storyline will be about control phases. Without advanced metrics, the game will be read through momentum, the quality of openings created, and which side can stay calm when the other is pressing. Fulham may look to build rhythm through possession in the middle third, while Newcastle United could prefer to absorb and then break with purpose into open grass.
For Namibian readers, this will be the kind of Premier League fixture that rewards patience: not just who starts faster, but who handles pressure with cleaner decisions. The final edge could come from who manages the transitions better.
Fulham with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Today's attendance is 27442
Jorge Cuenca pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Jorge Cuenca from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joseph Willock
Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorge Cuenca successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Sean Neave is blocked
Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Raul Jimenez from Fulham tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Goal kick for Fulham
Ball possession: Fulham: 47%, Newcastle United: 53%.
Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Lewis Hall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Alex Iwobi from Fulham sends an effort wide of target
Alex Iwobi goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alex Iwobi but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alex Iwobi finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Joshua King from Fulham is ruled offside
Oh no. From a promising position Alex Iwobi from Fulham miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
Sven Botman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Harry Wilson is blocked
Tom Cairney relieves the pressure with a clearance
Calvin Bassey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
The game is stopped
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tom Cairney relieves the pressure with a clearance
Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Fulham
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
A chance presents itself to Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United but his header goes wide
The cross by Lewis Hall from Newcastle United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Fulham: 46%, Newcastle United: 54%.
Antonee Robinson from Fulham receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Antonee Robinson from Fulham. Anthony Elanga on the receiving end of that.
Goal kick for Fulham
Lewis Hall fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Antonee Robinson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Anthony Elanga swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jorge Cuenca from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Issa Diop is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorge Cuenca in a tactical substitution.
Alex Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Sander Berge from Fulham trips Yoane Wissa
Ball possession: Fulham: 46%, Newcastle United: 54%.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Daniel Burn is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Murphy in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Harry Wilson from Fulham sends an effort wide of target
Harry Wilson goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Harry Wilson but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Harry Wilson finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Good effort by Joshua King as he directs a shot on target, but Nick Pope saves it
Antonee Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Joseph Willock relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antonee Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
A great goal by Tom Cairney
Harry Wilson provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Tom Cairney from Fulham beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Harry Wilson from Fulham takes a short corner kick from the right.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Harry Wilson from Fulham takes a short corner kick from the right.
Joseph Willock from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham start a counter attack
Sander Berge makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Fulham
Nick Woltemade is leaving the field to be replaced by Sean Neave in a tactical substitution.
Anthony Elanga swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Issa Diop successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Harvey Barnes is blocked
Newcastle United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sven Botman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Raul Jimenez from Fulham trips Malick Thiaw
Jacob Ramsey successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
Ball possession: Fulham: 45%, Newcastle United: 55%.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Joshua King from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Anthony Elanga
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Tom Cairney fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The cross by Antonee Robinson from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alex Iwobi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Fulham
The game is restarted
Rodrigo Muniz is leaving the field to be replaced by Raul Jimenez in a tactical substitution.
Emile Smith Rowe is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua King in a tactical substitution.
Oscar Bobb is leaving the field to be replaced by Harry Wilson in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee runs back to show Yoane Wissa from Newcastle United a yellow card for the previous foul.
The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham trips Nick Woltemade
Ball possession: Fulham: 46%, Newcastle United: 54%.
Alex Iwobi shoots from outside the box, but Nick Pope has it under control
Alex Iwobi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Nick Pope
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Fulham
Joseph Willock fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Bruno Guimaraes is injured and is replaced by Anthony Elanga.
William Osula is leaving the field to be replaced by Yoane Wissa in a tactical substitution.
Bruno Guimaraes is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Bruno Guimaraes is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harvey Barnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Fulham: 45%, Newcastle United: 55%.
After having handled the ball, Bruno Guimaraes is booked
Bruno Guimaraes hand-balls
Bruno Guimaraes controls the ball with his hand
Goal kick for Fulham
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Tom Cairney from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bruno Guimaraes
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Tom Cairney fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Kevin is injured and is replaced by Tom Cairney.
Ball possession: Fulham: 46%, Newcastle United: 54%.
Kevin is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Emile Smith Rowe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Antonee Robinson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lewis Hall swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Antonee Robinson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Calvin Bassey from Fulham trips William Osula
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Joseph Willock wins an air challenge against Antonee Robinson
Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Newcastle United: 52%.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham trips Daniel Burn
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sven Botman from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 46%, Newcastle United: 54%.
Goal kick for Fulham
Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United takes a short corner kick from the left.
Emile Smith Rowe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Issa Diop from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Issa Diop from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Alex Iwobi from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jacob Ramsey
Goal kick for Newcastle United
A chance presents itself to Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham but his header goes wide
Alex Iwobi from Fulham swings in the corner from the right.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Kevin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Jacob Murphy is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Barnes in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Newcastle United: 52%.
Newcastle United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Alex Iwobi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Oscar Bobb relieves the pressure with a clearance
Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Sven Botman wins an air challenge against Rodrigo Muniz
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 52%, Newcastle United: 48%.
Alex Iwobi from Fulham swings in the corner from the left.
Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as William Osula from Newcastle United trips Timothy Castagne
Issa Diop wins an air challenge against William Osula
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Sven Botman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Timothy Castagne is blocked
The cross by Alex Iwobi from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Fulham start a counter attack
Oscar Bobb relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham trips Bruno Guimaraes
Nick Pope from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Fulham: 50%, Newcastle United: 50%.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Issa Diop from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin comes back onto the field.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Rodrigo Muniz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Kevin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Kevin is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United trips Emile Smith Rowe
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Bernd Leno as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Fulham: 52%, Newcastle United: 48%.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United trips Kevin
Calvin Bassey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Joseph Willock as he directs a shot on target, but Bernd Leno saves it
Nick Woltemade creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Bruno Guimaraes shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control
Bruno Guimaraes tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Bernd Leno
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Fulham
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Sven Botman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Fulham: 53%, Newcastle United: 47%.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham sends an effort wide of target
Rodrigo Muniz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Rodrigo Muniz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Rodrigo Muniz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Timothy Castagne from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Rodrigo Muniz sends a header towards goal, but Nick Pope is there to comfortably save it
Kevin creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Guimaraes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Jacob Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Kevin wins an air challenge against Jacob Murphy
Ball possession: Fulham: 55%, Newcastle United: 45%.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Daniel Burn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sander Berge makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Emile Smith Rowe shoots from outside the box, but Nick Pope has it under control
Emile Smith Rowe tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Nick Pope
Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sven Botman wins an air challenge against Rodrigo Muniz
Sven Botman from Newcastle United is ruled offside
The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham trips Bruno Guimaraes
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Fulham: 55%, Newcastle United: 45%.
Issa Diop managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O A A A L - Issa Diop from Fulham steers a header into the back of the net!
What a hit! A direct free kick from Kevin hammers off the crossbar!
The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle United trips Antonee Robinson
The play is stopped because of some technical problems.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Sven Botman is penalised for pushing Rodrigo Muniz
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Nick Pope from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Alex Iwobi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A shot by Kevin is blocked
Antonee Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Newcastle United: 52%.
Alex Iwobi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lewis Hall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Nick Pope as he comes out and claims the ball
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Sven Botman wins an air challenge against Rodrigo Muniz
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kevin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Nick Pope from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Oscar Bobb swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Newcastle United: 51%.
Daniel Burn successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
Sander Berge creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Kevin is penalised for pushing Jacob Murphy
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Malick Thiaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Malick Thiaw is penalised for pushing Rodrigo Muniz
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Newcastle United
Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Newcastle United: 52%.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Newcastle United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United takes a short corner kick from the right.
Calvin Bassey from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Newcastle United are trying to create something here.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Joseph Willock from Newcastle United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Newcastle United are in control of the ball.
Fulham are in control of the ball.
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
A shot by Rodrigo Muniz is blocked
Fulham are trying to create something here.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Fulham kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Craven Cottage, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Craven Cottage where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Craven Cottage where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Craven Cottage, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Craven Cottage, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Craven Cottage. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Status
Finished
Attendance
27,442
Winner
Fulham
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