Nottingham
Fulham
Match Statistics
Confirmed Lineups
- 1 Sels M.
- 2 Aina O.
- 3 Milenkovic N.
- 4 Murillo
- 5 Williams N.
- 6 Sangare I.
- 7 Anderson E.
- 8 Hudson-Odoi C.
- 9 Dominguez N.
- 10 Gibbs-White M.
- 11 Igor Jesus
Substitutes
Awoniyi T., Bakwa D., Gunn A., Hutchinson O., McAtee J., Morato, Ndoye D., Netz L., Yates R.
- 1 Leno B.
- 2 Tete K.
- 3 Andersen J.
- 4 Bassey C.
- 5 Robinson A.
- 6 Iwobi A.
- 7 Berge S.
- 8 Wilson H.
- 9 King J.
- 10 Bobb O.
- 11 Jimenez R.
Substitutes
Cairney T., Castagne T., Chukwueze S., Diop I., Lecomte B., Lukic S., Reed H., Rodrigo Muniz, Sessegnon R., X
Nottingham vs Fulham Match Commentary
Nottingham vs Fulham Match Overview: 0-0 Premier League
There are goalless draws that drift, and then there are the kind that leave both sets of supporters feeling they’ve lived through every inch of the pitch. This Nottingham vs Fulham Match Overview ends with a 0-0 Premier League stalemate on 2026-03-15, but the Nottingham vs Fulham Score barely tells the story: a VAR-overturned breakthrough for Nottingham, a goal-line rescue to deny Fulham, and a crossbar that shuddered in the second half. The Nottingham vs Fulham Result ultimately belonged to two defences that refused to blink, even as the game’s biggest moments arrived in waves.
First Half
Nottingham began with intent, moving the ball sharply through midfield and trying to find early angles for Morgan Gibbs-White between the lines. Elliot Anderson’s willingness to drive into the area gave Fulham an immediate problem to solve, even if the final touch didn’t quite match the ambition. Fulham, for their part, looked comfortable absorbing pressure and then springing forward through Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson, with Raul Jimenez occupying centre-backs and asking questions with every movement.
The first clear sight of goal fell Fulham’s way when Calvin Bassey met a delivery with a firm header, only for Matz Sels to gather cleanly. That moment settled the visitors and pushed Nottingham into a more measured rhythm, probing from set plays and half-spaces while Fulham’s back line held its shape. The half also carried a spiky edge—challenges flew in, yellow cards followed, and the referee Samuel Barrott had plenty to manage as both teams fought for control without either goalkeeper being truly overworked.
Key Moments
- Matz Sels comfortably saved Calvin Bassey’s header as Fulham threatened from a promising delivery.
- Nottingham worked several set-piece situations but couldn’t turn corners into clean chances.
- The match’s physical tone escalated, with bookings on both sides shaping how aggressively players could press and tackle.
Second Half
Nottingham changed the texture of the contest at the break, introducing Omari Hutchinson and Dan Ndoye to inject pace and direct running. The impact was immediate: Fulham’s defensive line had to retreat a yard, and the home side began to find shooting lanes from range. Ola Aina came within inches of turning the afternoon on its head, striking a first-time effort that crashed against the crossbar—an echo around the ground that felt like a goal waiting to happen.
The game then swung wildly. Ndoye thought he had delivered the decisive moment, finishing a move that sparked celebrations, only for VAR to intervene and rule the effort out for offside in the build-up. Fulham responded with their own near-certain goal when Rodrigo Muniz pounced on a rebound and drove towards the roof of the net, but Nottingham somehow produced a goal-line clearance to keep the Nottingham vs Fulham Score locked at 0-0.
From there it became a test of nerve. Changes arrived on both benches as Vitor Pereira and Marco Silva searched for a winner, and the closing minutes belonged to Nottingham’s late surge. Taiwo Awoniyi, introduced to lead the line, twice looked capable of stealing it—first bending an effort narrowly wide after beating his man, then drilling a shot from the edge of the box that was blocked in the scramble. Fulham survived the final set pieces and the last-ditch defending ensured the Nottingham vs Fulham Result remained goalless at the whistle.
Key Moments
- Ola Aina struck the crossbar with a thunderous first-time hit from the edge of the area.
- Dan Ndoye’s goal was ruled out after a VAR review confirmed offside in the build-up.
- Nottingham made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Rodrigo Muniz after a rebound fell kindly in the box.
- Taiwo Awoniyi went close twice late on, including a blocked drive that forced a tense stoppage-time corner.
Nottingham vs Fulham Stats Breakdown
This Nottingham vs Fulham Match Report is one of fine margins, and the Nottingham vs Fulham Stats back that up. Fulham edged possession (46% to 54%) and shaded the xG analysis (Nottingham 0.95 to Fulham 1.03), but the balance of danger shifted depending on the phase of play. Nottingham took more shots overall (11 to 6) and were far more willing to try their luck from distance, while Fulham’s best moments came from getting bodies into the box at the right time.
Both sides created openings classed as big chances (Nottingham 2, Fulham 1), yet the finishing touch never arrived—partly due to committed defending. Nottingham recorded 5 blocked shots, reflecting how often Fulham got in the way at the decisive moment, while Fulham’s threat was met by a back line that not only defended the area but also produced the game’s defining intervention on the goal line. On target attempts were scarce (Nottingham 2, Fulham 1), and the xG on target numbers (0.44 vs 0.29) underline how few efforts truly tested the keepers.
In full-time analysis terms, it felt like Nottingham carried the late momentum, while Fulham’s structure and discipline ensured they left with a point. The Nottingham vs Fulham Highlights, in truth, belonged to defenders as much as attackers.
Nottingham vs Fulham Lineups
Nottingham XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams; Sangare, Elliot Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, Gibbs-White; Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Subs Used: Hutchinson (for Hudson-Odoi), Ndoye (for Dominguez), Awoniyi (for Igor Jesus), Yates (for Gibbs-White), McAtee (for Anderson).
Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge, Wilson; King, Bobb; Jimenez.
Fulham Subs Used: Muniz (for Jimenez), Chukwueze (for Bobb), Lukic (for King), Cairney (for Berge), Sessegnon (for Wilson).
Player of the Match
Murillo (Nottingham). In a fixture where one lapse could have written the Nottingham vs Fulham Result, Murillo’s authority in the heart of the defence stood out. He read danger early, stayed composed during Fulham’s most threatening spell, and helped anchor the resistance that made the clean sheet possible.
What the Result Means
The Nottingham vs Fulham Result leaves both teams with a point that feels simultaneously valuable and frustrating. Nottingham will take confidence from the way they finished, the energy from the bench, and the fact they created enough to win on another day—though the disallowed strike and the crossbar will linger. Fulham’s post-match reaction will likely focus on resilience: they weathered pressure, carried a slight edge in overall control, and still looked capable of snatching it through moments like Muniz’s near-finish.
As a Premier League match report, this was a reminder that margins decide everything: a shoulder offside, a clearance on the line, a ball an inch lower off the bar, and the Nottingham vs Fulham Score reads very differently.
Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+7'
A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Nottingham comes to nothing.
90+6'
That's unlucky! Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared. Nottingham will take a corner kick.
90+5'
Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham) commits a foul during an attacking move.
90+1'
Substitution. Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) has come on for Harry Wilson.
90'
6 additional min. will be played.
90'
Kenny Tete (Fulham) is penalised for holding. Samuel Barrott signals a set piece. A free kick is awarded to Nottingham.
88'
Vitor Pereira has decided to substitute Elliot Anderson and he is replaced by James McAtee (Nottingham).
88'
Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham) easily beats an opponent inside the box and goes for goal, but his effort flies just wide of the left post.
86'
Fulham work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
85'
The resulting corner, taken by Harry Wilson (Fulham), comes to nothing. The ball goes out of play. Fulham are awarded a corner kick.
78'
Marco Silva prepares a substitution. Sander Berge is replaced by Tom Cairney (Fulham).
75'
Joachim Andersen (Fulham) is booked.
74'
The game has come to an end for Morgan Gibbs-White. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Ryan Yates (Nottingham).
73'
Samuel Barrott interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham).
66'
Fulham can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
66'
Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) is the first to arrive to a rebound inside the penalty area and unleashes a quick strike towards the roof of the net that beats the keeper. One of the defenders, however, makes a goal-line clearance. The referee signals a corner kick to Fulham.
65'
Celebrations are cut short for Nottingham as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was offside!
65'
Wait! Referee Samuel Barrott has indicated he is going to review the Nottingham goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
63'
It's in! Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) changes the scoreline.
63'
That's the end of the game for Igor Jesus, who is replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham).
63'
It will be a substitution. Sasa Lukic (Fulham) is ready to enter the pitch as Joshua King walks off.
63'
Marco Silva decides to make a substitution. Oscar Bobb will be replaced by Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham).
62'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) comes onto the pitch so that Raul Jimenez can be given a rest.
61'
Antonee Robinson (Fulham) has tested the patience of referee Samuel Barrott and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
58'
What an opportunity! Ola Aina (Nottingham) smashed a first-time shot from the edge of the box, but the ball only crashed against the crossbar!
53'
The flag is raised and Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) is offside again, not for the first time today.
47'
The linesman raises his flag for offside before Dan Ndoye (Nottingham) heads on.
46'
The game is over for Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham). Omari Hutchinson comes on for the second half.
46'
There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Vitor Pereira probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham). He is replaced by Dan Ndoye.
46'
Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+4'
Samuel Barrott has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+4'
None of the Fulham players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
45+3'
Harry Wilson (Fulham) attempts to curl the ball over the defensive wall from the free kick, but his effort fails to reach the goal. The ball is out of play. Fulham will have a chance to score from a corner.
45+2'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Samuel Barrott had an easy-decision to make.
45'
The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
45'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
45'
Nottingham failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
44'
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out. It will be a corner kick for Nottingham.
37'
Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham) has a good chance to score with a mid-range attempt after collecting a pass. He aims for the bottom left corner, but he can't generate enough power to trouble Bernd Leno.
35'
Rough tackle by Ola Aina (Nottingham). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
33'
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, but his low effort is straight at Bernd Leno.
32'
Sander Berge (Fulham) goes into the book for a horrible tackle. A yellow card is necessary in this case.
28'
Samuel Barrott blows for a foul after Alex Iwobi (Fulham) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
22'
A cross from a corner kick by Nottingham is too strong and the ball goes well out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Fulham.
19'
Calvin Bassey (Fulham) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the middle of the goal. His effort, however, is blocked by Matz Sels, who pulls off a comfortable save!
18'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Neco Williams (Nottingham) was quite harsh and Samuel Barrott didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
16'
Raul Jimenez (Fulham) is able to continue to play.
14'
Raul Jimenez (Fulham) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
10'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) makes a good run with the ball into the box, but mishits his shot as it goes well wide of the right post.
9'
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham) sends over a poor, overhit cross from the corner kick and the ball goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Fulham will have a goal kick.
9'
A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham), is intercepted by the opposition's defence. Nottingham force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
5'
Harry Wilson (Fulham) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
3'
Nottingham keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.
1'
The first half of this match is about to start.
Fulham will kick the game off.
Samuel Barrott will referee today's match.
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