Sunderland claimed a hard-fought 1-0 Premier League win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, with substitute Wilson Isidor delivering the decisive moment in the 75th minute.
After a goalless first half, Fulham had enjoyed more of the ball but could not turn their territorial control into a meaningful cutting edge. The visitors finished with 58.2% possession and four corners, yet failed to register a single shot on target from their nine attempts.
Sunderland were content to stay compact and make their moments count. The Black Cats created 12 shots in total, putting four on target, and their breakthrough arrived 15 minutes from time when Wilson Isidor scored in the 75th minute to lift the Stadium of Light.
Fulham’s frustration was reflected in a physical contest that saw Joachim Andersen booked in the 35th minute and Cesar Palacios cautioned in the 59th. Sunderland saw out the closing stages with discipline, conceding no late equaliser and securing a valuable clean sheet in front of 46,781 supporters.
The result leaves Sunderland with a 1-0-1 league record, while Fulham remain without a point after two fixtures. Sunderland next travel to face Brentford on September 5, while Fulham return home to take on Crystal Palace the same day.
Key match facts
- Result: Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
- Goal: Wilson Isidor 75′
- Half-time: Sunderland 0-0 Fulham
- Possession: Sunderland 41.8%-58.2% Fulham
- Shots on target: Sunderland 4-0 Fulham
- Attendance: 46,781
