
Fulham
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Fulham
Tottenham
Match Stats


Lineup
Fulham
Tottenham

Premier League Standings - Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 28 | 56-21 | 35 | 61 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 28 | 57-25 | 32 | 59 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 28 | 38-30 | 8 | 51 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 27 | 48-37 | 11 | 48 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 28 | 47-37 | 10 | 48 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 27 | 48-31 | 17 | 45 |
| 7 | Brentford | 28 | 44-40 | 4 | 43 |
| 8 | Everton | 28 | 32-33 | -1 | 40 |
| 9 | Bournemouth | 28 | 44-46 | -2 | 39 |
| 10 | Fulham | 27 | 38-41 | -3 | 37 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 28 | 29-34 | -5 | 37 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 28 | 40-42 | -2 | 36 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 27 | 29-32 | -3 | 35 |
| 14 | Brighton | 27 | 36-34 | 2 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds | 28 | 37-47 | -10 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 27 | 37-41 | -4 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 27 | 25-39 | -14 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 28 | 34-54 | -20 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 28 | 32-56 | -24 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolves | 29 | 20-51 | -31 | 13 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation - Championship
Fulham secured a vital 2-1 victory over Tottenham at Craven Cottage, with Andreas Pereira’s second-half strike proving decisive, deepening Tottenham’s Premier League struggles.
Fulham delivered a significant blow to Tottenham’s hopes with a hard-fought 2-1 Premier League win. The match took place at a buzzing Craven Cottage on March 1, 2026. Andreas Pereira’s second-half winner sealed a crucial three points for the home side. This result marked another disappointing outing for Tottenham.
Heading into the fixture, Fulham occupied 10th place, aiming to cement a mid-table finish. Their recent form of WLLLW indicated a team capable of upsets. Tottenham, conversely, found themselves in a precarious 16th position. Their form, LLLDD, highlighted a desperate need for points to pull away from the drop zone.
The opening exchanges saw both teams feeling their way into the contest. Fulham, however, soon began to assert their presence. They pushed their attacking full-backs forward. Tottenham struggled to establish any meaningful rhythm in the final third.
Fulham’s persistent pressure eventually broke the deadlock in the 25th minute. Rodrigo Muniz displayed excellent anticipation. He powerfully headed a precise cross from the right wing into the top corner. The goal ignited the home crowd.
Tottenham reacted with renewed urgency following the goal. They started to commit more players forward. Their efforts paid dividends just before the break. Son Heung-min latched onto a loose ball inside the box. He expertly drilled a low shot past Bernd Leno in the 43rd minute, levelling the scores.
The half-time whistle provided both teams with a chance to regroup. Managers likely emphasized tactical adjustments. Tottenham aimed to build on their late equalizer. Fulham needed to rediscover their early dominance.
The second half burst into life with Fulham showing immediate intent. They pushed high and reclaimed control of the midfield battle. Their attacking endeavour was rewarded around the hour mark.
In the 62nd minute, Andreas Pereira received the ball outside the penalty area. He skillfully took a touch, then curled a sublime effort past a helpless Guglielmo Vicario. The strike was a moment of pure quality. It restored Fulham’s lead and electrified the stadium.
Tottenham responded by introducing fresh attacking players from the bench. They threw everything forward in search of another equaliser. However, Fulham’s defence stood firm. They marshalled their lines effectively, limiting Tottenham’s clear-cut chances. Bernd Leno made a couple of comfortable saves.
Statistically, Fulham edged the contest in key areas. They accumulated an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.8 to Tottenham’s 1.2. The home side registered 15 shots with 6 on target. Tottenham managed 10 shots, but only 3 truly tested the goalkeeper.
This hard-earned victory propels Fulham further up the Premier League table. It reinforces their status as a resilient home team. For Tottenham, this defeat extends their winless streak. It leaves them precariously close to the relegation battle, intensifying scrutiny on their season.

















