Season 2026-27

Fulham vs Crystal Palace

Premier League · Round 3 · Sat 5 Sep 2026, 15:00

Fulham
23 Full time
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace won 3–2 away at Fulham on 5 September 2026 (Premier League 2026-2027, Round 3). Goals – Fulham: Joshua King 11', Cesar Palacios 42'; Crystal Palace: Tyrick Mitchell 35', 54', Ben Chilwell 77'. Highest-rated player: Tyrick Mitchell (8.7). In 17 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Fulham have won 4, Crystal Palace 7 and 6 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 11' Joshua King Fulham 1–0
  2. 14' Daichi Kamada Crystal Palace · VAR
  3. 35' Tyrick Mitchell Crystal Palace · assist Eddie Nketiah 1–1
  4. 42' Cesar Palacios Fulham 2–1
  5. Half time · 2–1
  6. 54' Tyrick Mitchell Crystal Palace 2–2
  7. 77' Ben Chilwell Crystal Palace · assist Daichi Kamada 2–3
  8. Full time · 2–3

Match report

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Match Overview: 2-3 Premier League

Craven Cottage lived every emotion in a breathless Fulham vs Crystal Palace Match Report that somehow ended with the hosts empty-handed. Fulham twice led and dominated long spells, but Crystal Palace were ruthless when it mattered, stealing a dramatic Fulham vs Crystal Palace Result of 2-3. Joshua King’s early opener and Cesar Palacios’ sharp finish looked like they would anchor a home win, yet Tyrick Mitchell struck twice and substitute Ben Chilwell crashed in the late winner to seal a stunning Fulham vs Crystal Palace Scoreline that felt as cruel as it was captivating.

First Half

Fulham started with purpose, moving the ball quickly through midfield and pinning Crystal Palace back with wave after wave of pressure. The breakthrough came when Joshua King took advantage of space in the box, his shot taking a decisive deflection on its way past Dean Henderson. Craven Cottage erupted, and for a moment Fulham looked in full control.

Crystal Palace, though, never stopped carrying threat on the break. Daichi Kamada and Yeremy Pino began to find pockets between Fulham’s lines, and the visitors’ persistence paid off as Kamada finished clinically from close range to level the contest. The match had barely settled when it swung again: Tyrick Mitchell pounced on a loose ball in the area to put Palace ahead, only for Fulham to respond with real authority. Cesar Palacios, lively throughout, reacted quickest to a rebound and drilled home to restore Fulham’s advantage at 2-1 before the interval.

It was a half of sharp transitions, tight offside calls, and growing tension—exactly the kind of game where the next mistake, or the next moment of bravery, could decide everything.

Key Moments

  • Joshua King’s deflected finish gave Fulham the perfect early platform.
  • Daichi Kamada struck back for Crystal Palace as the visitors began to find rhythm between the lines.
  • Tyrick Mitchell punished a scramble in the box to swing momentum Palace’s way.
  • Cesar Palacios reacted fastest to a rebound to send Fulham into half-time leading 2-1.

Second Half

Crystal Palace emerged with renewed edge, and Fulham’s lead began to feel fragile under the pressure of Palace’s direct running and sharper second balls. The equaliser arrived through familiar chaos: another rebound, another moment where Fulham couldn’t fully clear, and Mitchell was there again to finish and make it 2-2. Suddenly, the game’s temperature rose, with Fulham forced into a chase despite controlling possession.

Fulham created enough to win it. Oscar Bobb drove into dangerous areas, Palacios went close, and chances came thick and fast inside the box. Yet Henderson repeatedly steadied Palace, saving smartly when Fulham did carve open a shooting lane. Marco Silva’s changes added fresh legs and urgency, but the finishing touch deserted the home side at the worst time—Ryan Sessegnon’s late miss at the back post felt like the moment the stadium collectively held its breath and couldn’t exhale.

Then came the decisive twist. With Palace having absorbed long spells of pressure, Ben Chilwell—introduced from the bench—arrived to meet a loose ball in the area and slammed the rebound into the corner. It was brutal efficiency: one of Palace’s few late moments in the Fulham box, turned into the winning goal. Fulham threw everything forward in stoppage time, but the final whistle confirmed an agonising home defeat and a statement away win for Pierre Sage’s side in this rollercoaster set of Fulham vs Crystal Palace Highlights.

Key Moments

  • Tyrick Mitchell completed his brace with another rebound finish to level the match at 2-2.
  • Dean Henderson’s saves kept Crystal Palace alive during Fulham’s dominant spell.
  • Ryan Sessegnon spurned a huge late chance that would have changed the ending.
  • Substitute Ben Chilwell struck the 77th-minute winner to seal the Fulham vs Crystal Palace Score at 2-3.

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Stats Breakdown

The numbers underline why this Premier League match report will sting for Fulham. The hosts finished with 64% possession, a huge 25 total shots to Palace’s 10, and 64 touches in the opposition box compared to 19. Fulham’s xG analysis also points to a match they “should” have won on chances: 3.14 xG versus Crystal Palace’s 1.97, with Fulham producing 2.53 expected assists to Palace’s 0.39.

But football isn’t decided by volume alone. Crystal Palace created six big chances to Fulham’s two, and their shot quality on target was telling: Palace posted 2.56 xGOT compared to Fulham’s 1.81, suggesting the visitors made their best looks count. Palace also defended their box with commitment—29 clearances—and lived with Fulham’s pressure, conceding seven corners but rarely losing their nerve. In short, Fulham won the territory; Crystal Palace won the moments, and that’s the clearest Fulham vs Crystal Palace Analysis of how the game flipped.

For supporters searching for Fulham vs Crystal Palace Stats and Fulham vs Crystal Palace Goals, the story is a clash between dominance and decisiveness: Fulham’s control, Palace’s clinical edge, and a late punch that decided the Fulham vs Crystal Palace Result.

Player of the Match

Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) gets the nod. Two goals from a wing-back in a high-pressure away match is decisive on its own, but Mitchell’s timing in the box and relentless energy down the flank set the tone for Palace’s belief. Ben Chilwell will take headlines for the winner, yet Mitchell’s brace was the foundation of the comeback.

What the Result Means

This was a harsh lesson for Fulham match today: dominance doesn’t guarantee points, and lapses around second balls can undo 90 minutes of good work. Marco Silva will take encouragement from the chance creation and control, but the finishing and defensive reactions in key moments will demand immediate attention.

For Crystal Palace match today, it’s the kind of away win that can shape a season—resilient, opportunistic, and driven by substitutes who made an instant impact. Pierre Sage’s side showed they can suffer without losing structure, then strike with conviction when the door opens. The full-time analysis will focus on how Palace turned fewer attacks into maximum reward, and the post-match reaction will inevitably circle around Fulham’s missed late opportunities.

Match details: Fulham vs Crystal Palace, 2-3, Premier League, Craven Cottage, 2026-09-05.

Report written automatically from the match data and commentary. xG figures are the data provider's.

Match statistics

FulhamCrystal Palace

Top stats

64%Ball possession36%
3.14Expected goals (xG)1.97
25Total shots10
6Shots on target5
2Big chances6
7Corner kicks1

Shooting

1.81xG on target (xGOT)2.56
22Shots inside the box7
3Shots outside the box3
10Shots off target3
9Blocked shots2
0Hit the woodwork0

Passing

2.53Expected assists (xA)0.39
64Touches in opposition box19

Defending

9Interceptions12
12Clearances29
36Duels won44
2Goalkeeper saves5
2.56xGOT faced1.81
1Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal1

Discipline

6Fouls7
1Offsides6
7Free kicks6

Other

1Accurate through passes2
6Goal kicks17
20Throw ins17

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Fulham

4-2-3-1
  1. 7 7.1 Garcia
  2. 14 7.7 Bobb 24 7.7 King 8 7.9 Palacios
  3. 19 6.2 Charles 17 7.1 Iwobi
  4. 21 6.4 Castagne 5 7.1 Andersen 3 5.8 Bassey (c) 33 6.7 Robinson
  5. 1 6.1 Leno

Substitutes used

Unused

David Affengruber, Kevin, Benjamin Lecomte, Manuel Angel

Crystal Palace

3-4-2-1
  1. 9 7.1 Nketiah
  2. 18 7.0 Kamada 10 7.4 Pino
  3. 25 6.6 Khalaili 23 6.3 Timber 20 5.9 Wharton 3 8.7 Mitchell
  4. 26 6.8 Richards 5 7.3 Disasi 6 5.9 Canvot
  5. 1 7.1 Henderson (c)

Substitutes used

Unused

Walter Benitez, Cheick Doucoure, Zavier Gozo, Takehiro Tomiyasu

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Match Commentary

  1. 90+4' Full time That's it for today, Samuel Barrott has blown his whistle and the game is over.
  2. 90+2' The referee stops play as the linesman flags Dario Osorio (Crystal Palace) offside.
  3. 90+2' Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) fails to produce a decent cross from the corner kick. The ball goes well out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  4. 90+1' Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted. Fulham get a corner.
  5. 90' 4 additional min. will be played.
  6. 89' Pierre Sage has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Dario Osorio (Crystal Palace) replacing Daichi Kamada.
  7. 89' The manager has decided to make a substitution and Yeremy Pino walks off the pitch to be replaced by Oscar Mingueza (Crystal Palace).
  8. 88' Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) is afforded space inside the box after collecting a pass, but the chance is wasted as his shot goes harmlessly over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  9. 87' Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) blows a clear opportunity! He needed only to tap the ball in, but narrowly misses the goal. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  10. 84' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) was standing in a clear offside position, making it an easy call for the linesman.
  11. 83' It's time for a substitution. Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) comes on in place of Alex Iwobi.
  12. 79' Substitution. Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Shea Charles walks off.
  13. 79' Substitution. Oscar Bobb leaves the pitch and is replaced by Hugo Larsson (Fulham).
  14. 79' Alvaro Arbeloa prepares a substitution. Antonee Robinson is replaced by Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham).
  15. 77' Goal · 2–3 Goal! Ben Chilwell (Crystal Palace) fires the rebound into the bottom right corner after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 2:3.
  16. 74' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ben Chilwell (Crystal Palace) comes onto the pitch for Tyrick Mitchell.
  17. 74' Pierre Sage decides to make a substitution. Quinten Timber will be replaced by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
  18. 71' The ball falls kindly for Oscar Bobb (Fulham) inside the box, but it's a poor effort and flies well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  19. 68' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) sends in a poor cross from the corner and Dean Henderson has no trouble gathering it.
  20. 68' Sander Berge (Fulham) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked. Fulham force their opponents to concede a corner.
  21. 67' Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham) misses a good chance to score. An inch-perfect cross into the box finds Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham) who rises for a header, but sends the ball well over the bar.
  22. 65' Jorgen Larsen (Crystal Palace) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Samuel Barrott blows for a foul.
  23. 62' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  24. 61' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Sander Berge (Fulham) will replace Cesar Palacios.
  25. 60' Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Oscar Bobb (Fulham). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
  26. 60' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) zig-zags his way into the box and fires the ball towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper makes a great reaction save to stop the effort. Fulham have been awarded a corner kick.
  27. 58' Joshua King (Fulham) sends a cross into the box, but Dean Henderson comes off his line to gather the ball.
  28. 56' Cesar Palacios (Fulham) controls a reverse pass deep inside the box and smacks the ball low towards the middle of the goal, but the Dean Henderson anticipates well and smothers the ball.
  29. 54' Goal · 2–2 Goal! Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low into the middle of the net. It's 2:2.
  30. 52' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
  31. 50' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
  32. 50' Joshua King (Fulham) wastes a golden opportunity inside the box by shooting straight into the back of an opponent when the goal was at his mercy. The linesman makes the right call and Fulham will have a corner.
  33. 49' Cesar Palacios (Fulham) misses the left post by a whisker with a close-range rebound. What a chance that was! The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  34. 49' Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham) gets his head on the corner, but he sees his header blocked.
  35. 49' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
  36. 48' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The referee signals a corner kick to Fulham.
  37. 47' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) finds himself beyond the last defender but the linesman raises his flag for offside.
  38. 46' There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Pierre Sage probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Eddie Nketiah. He is replaced by Jorgen Larsen (Crystal Palace).
  39. 46' The second half gets underway.
  40. 45+4' The first half of today's match has just finished.
  41. 45+4' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Crystal Palace.
  42. 45' We will have 4 min. of added time.
  43. 42' Goal · 2–1 Goal! Cesar Palacios (Fulham) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low inside the left post. It's 2:1.
  44. 41' Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham) is caught offside, but it was a really close call.
  45. 39' Cesar Palacios (Fulham) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.
  46. 38' Fulham hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
  47. 35' Goal · 1–1 Goal! Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the top left corner. He makes it 1:1.
  48. 33' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot towards the middle of the goal. However, Dean Henderson anticipates the shot and makes a decent save.
  49. 33' Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) is forced to stop his attacking move after the linesman signals for offside.
  50. 32' Samuel Barrott interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Timothy Castagne (Fulham).
  51. 31' Cesar Palacios (Fulham) hammers the ball towards goal from long-range, but one of the defenders reacts brilliantly to block the shot.
  52. 29' None of the Fulham players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  53. 28' Cesar Palacios (Fulham) has a shot blocked from inside the box. The linesman points to the corner flag, Fulham are going to take it.
  54. 26' Oscar Bobb (Fulham) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  55. 24' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) shoots inside the box, but is denied by a timely block.
  56. 23' Bernd Leno was forced into action to thwart Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the bottom left corner but couldn't beat the keeper.
  57. 23' Quinten Timber (Crystal Palace) fires the ball on goal, but his attempt goes well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Fulham.
  58. 22' Samuel Barrott blows his whistle after Quinten Timber (Crystal Palace) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
  59. 20' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Dean Henderson comes off the line to clear the ball away.
  60. 18' Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) takes a brilliant touch after he latches on to a pass on the edge of the box and strikes the ball to the bottom right corner. The goalkeeper dives low and saves his attempt.
  61. 18' Crystal Palace take a short corner kick.
  62. 17' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace). The referee points to the corner flag and Crystal Palace will take a corner.
  63. 16' The goal by Crystal Palace won't count as it has been disallowed due to offside on the advice of the video assistant referee!
  64. 16' Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Crystal Palace players aren’t happy.
  65. 14' It's 1:1! Yeremy Pino feeds Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) inside the box, who is unmarked and buries the ball in the bottom left corner.
  66. 14' Gonzalo Garcia (Fulham) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
  67. 11' Goal · 1–0 Goal! Joshua King (Fulham) picks up the ball inside the box, finds himself in a good position and fires in a shot which is deflected past Dean Henderson. He makes it 1:0.
  68. 11' Calvin Bassey (Fulham) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.
  69. 10' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) is penalised for a foul. Samuel Barrott had a clear view and blows his whistle.
  70. 10' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
  71. 8' Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
  72. 6' Alex Iwobi (Fulham) takes the corner, but he overhits it and none of his teammates are able to reach the ball.
  73. 6' Antonee Robinson (Fulham) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Fulham earn a corner.
  74. 5' The foul by Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) was seen by Samuel Barrott who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
  75. 4' Timothy Castagne (Fulham) receives a precise pass on the edge of the box and shoots. His poorly placed shot flies well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Crystal Palace will have a goal kick.
  76. 4' The ball is cleared after Timothy Castagne (Fulham) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Fulham.
  77. 2' Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass. The ball is behind the touchline and Fulham will take a throw-in.
  78. 1' Dean Henderson is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Joachim Andersen (Fulham). Easy save!
  79. 1' The match has just started.
  80. Crystal Palace will kick the game off.
  81. Today's referee will be Samuel Barrott.
  82. The starting lineups of both teams are already revealed and you can check them out in the details of this match.
  83. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our live text commentary, where we will provide you with instant updates of everything that happens in the match.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
4Fulham wins6Draws7Crystal Palace wins

17 meetings · goals Fulham 22–23 Crystal Palace

Previous meetings

1 Jan 2026 Crystal Palace1–1FT · 17:30Fulham
7 Dec 2025 Fulham1–2FT · 16:30Crystal Palace
22 Feb 2025 Fulham0–2FT · 15:00Crystal Palace
9 Nov 2024 Crystal Palace0–2FT · 15:00Fulham
27 Apr 2024 Fulham1–1FT · 15:00Crystal Palace

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

League table

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
15 Crystal Palace 5 1 1 3 −5 4
19 Fulham 5 0 2 3 −3 2

Season so far

FulhamCrystal Palace
1.00 Goals per match 1.20
1.60 Conceded per match 2.20
1 Clean sheets 1
1.55 xG per match 1.25
54.2% Possession 43.6%

Premier League 2026-2027. Highlighted: the better figure, after this match where it is already counted.

Top scorers 2026-2027

All scorers

Fulham

  1. Joshua King 2
  2. Cesar Palacios 1
  3. Gonzalo Garcia 1

Crystal Palace

  1. Tyrick Mitchell 2
  2. Ben Chilwell 1
  3. Jorgen Larsen 1