Palace dreaming of the Champions Leaguepublished at 19:15 GMT 7 December 2025
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Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace - Nketiah scores opener before equaliser from Wilson, but Guehi restores lead
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Palace dreaming of the Champions Leaguepublished at 19:15 GMT 7 December 2025
Postpublished at 19:15 GMT 7 December 2025
Right, it's time to bring this live text to a close.
I'll leave you with the latest Premier League table.
It makes great reading if you're a Crystal Palace fan.
Night night.
Postpublished at 19:14 GMT 7 December 2025
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Fulham manager Marco Silva, speaking to BBC MOTD: "Very disappointing result for us and I believe that we didn't deserve that. We knew that we had to be patient but at the same time we should have moved the ball quicker. We started well in the second half and we scored another great goal which was disallowed in a way that is tough to talk about. We didn't create so many clear cut chances. Unfortunately for us we conceded a goal that we shouldn't. If you cannot win, you cannot lose."
On the disallowed goal: "Difficult for us this season with these kind of decisions. It would have boosted us and make us play in a different way. I really believe that the players deserved that goal in the way it was scored."
'A huge talking point'published at 19:12 GMT 7 December 2025
Shay Given
Former Newcastle and Man City keeper on BBC 5 Live Premier League SundayThere's a huge talking point around Oliver Glasner himself with his contract - if you're a director you're trying to tie him down. The job he's done is phenomenal - winning the FA Cup and Charity Shield and getting Palace into Europe. You couldn't ask for any more.
He was angry and upset after the Manchester United game as he felt he wasn't backed in the summer. It will be interesting to see what happens in January and the summer and if they back him.
The squad's not big enough to rest players and it puts more strain on the Premier League games. Top six would be an unbelievable season but big clubs will be trying to do the same.
I like Glasner's system. Wing backs give them such width to the team. They're coached really well and drilled really well. If a player misses out, like Munoz today, another steps in like Clyne and does their job.
They give the ball up but there's more than one way to win a game of football. When they do go and attack, Mateta's hold-up play is phenomenal, he's strong and gives a chance to your midfielders and wing-backs to bomb on.
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Steve Sidwell
Former Chelsea and Fulham midfielder on Sky SportsTo single out Nathaniel Clyne as has Man of the Match, some players need it some players don't, Glasner pays that respect to him.
Superb.
'Man of the match was Clyne'published at 19:11 GMT 7 December 2025
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, speaking to BBC MOTD: "For me, it was a huge performance. I think we were lucky when the goal was disallowed but I felt like it was more likely we would win the game. It is really amazing to win and a credit to the players. The spirit was there and we deserved to win.
"Man of the match was Nathanial Clyne. He is 100% in every single training at 34. I told him yesterday that he would start. This performance shows his quality and his character. He was very impressive today.
"He knows when he has to be there. Now we are not really training 11 v 11 but we show them on videos so often. It's so difficult when you're in a rhythm.
"It felt like we had a long break now because we played Sunday, Thursday, Sunday. We had two days off and it felt like we had holidays. The players had so much energy and it showed they had recovered well. We have a great medical team and great staff."
Postpublished at 19:09 GMT 7 December 2025
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Jamie Redknapp
Former Liverpool midfielder on Sky SportsPalace had a few players out today. Ismaila Sarr is a big player but it doesn't matter because Eddie Nketiah comes in and scores. Nketiah needed that."
'It makes me proud'published at 19:07 GMT 7 December 2025
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, speaking to Sky Sports: "Winning is the most important thing to give you confidence and put you in a good mood. We did very well a few times and sometimes lost the ball. It is important to stay self critical and analyse the performances."
On the team: "It makes me proud because the team did not want to defend the draw, we wanted to win and that's why we got it in the end. Small margins like in every single Premier League games but we are always able to score goals and defend well. I could mention many players but it was a huge team effort but that makes me very proud. That's why we are where we are."
Image source, Getty Images'It's been a great season so far'published at 19:05 GMT 7 December 2025
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Clinton Morrison
Former Crystal Palace striker on Sky SportsWhere Crystal Palace are it's exciting but they won't get above their station because the manager won't let them.
It has been a great season so far, but only so far.
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Great win today for Palace - We just didn’t give in and got the result . Bring on Brighton.
Jason
'We were more dominant'published at 19:02 GMT 7 December 2025
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Fulham manager Marco Silva, speaking to Sky Sports: "Disappointing result. We didn't deserve it. We knew it would be tough. A team that would come here to try to block us every single time. To be deep and try to organise them in 4-5-1 every time. We knew we had to be patient. We started well on the front foot. They scored but the reaction from the team was good."
On the disallowed goal: "Probably the nail of Chukwueze is too big. Another decision of VAR against us. We should have moved the ball quicker."
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Why would Marc Guehi join Liverpool now? Surely there are clubs in better situations that would jump at the chance to take him on a free.
James
Postpublished at 18:59 GMT 7 December 2025
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Crystal Palace's next two games:
- Thursday - Shelbourne (away), Conference League
- Sunday - Man City (home), Premier League
'We deserved three points'published at 18:57 GMT 7 December 2025
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Image source, Getty ImagesCrystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah, speaking to BBC MOTD: "Really tough game, Fulham are a really good side. It's nice to get the win and the goal."
On Adam Wharton's assist: "He has that quality, it was a good touch and I knew I would finish. I am getting back into a rhythm after a few niggles. I always back myself in the box. As long as I'm on the pitch, I can understand and produce even better performances."
On the momentum in the side: "Everyone is working hard. We need to keep going like that. The togetherness of the team and when you have that extra bit of motivation, it helps and I think today we deserved the three points."
get involved Get Involved: 'Captain fantastic'published at 18:55 GMT 7 December 2025
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Big trouble at Fulham. I hope we do not have another poor January transfer window like the summer one was or we will be in a relegation scrap.
Robin
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What now for Fulham?
This was their seventh defeats in 10 Premier League games.
They're 15th in the table, four points above the relegation zone.
Next up is a game at struggling Burnley next Saturday (17:30 GMT).
'We fight for each other'published at 18:51 GMT 7 December 2025
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Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah speaking to Sky Sports on his goal: "It was a lovely pass from Adam [Wharton] and a good finish so I am happy with it. I had a good first touch and I knew I was going to hopefully score and thankfully I did."
On what it is like playing in this Crystal Palace team: "Enjoyable, we fight for each other and we are full of confidence. The sky is the limit if we keep playing as we are. We just want to enjoy the win and focus on the next game on Thursday."
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Let me be the first to say that we know he’s destined for the very, very top. He deserves to be there already. However, I’ve not met a single Palace fan who’s failed to appreciate just what a sensational man and footballer Marc Guehi is. Captain fantastic indeed.
Nicholas
'If you can't win then don't lose'published at 18:47 GMT 7 December 2025
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Fulham winger Harry Wilson, speaking to Sky Sports: "We managed to get the goal in the first half and I felt like it was there for us to win it. When that gets disallowed, we didn't quite recover from that. If you can't win, then don't lose. We're really disappointed to concede from a set play.
"We're down. No player likes to lose. If you can't win then you can't lose, that's what hurts us."
On his goal: "It would have meant a lot more if we got the three points but it was still personally a nice goal. It's hard to play against a team like Palace. I was able to use the outside of my foot and find the far corner. It felt really nice to score but I am just disappointed it didn't lead to anything.
"To score four against City, we have to take positives from that. We've got a tough game away at Burnley next week and then the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. The games are coming."
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I can't get over that goal from Wilson. Just pure filth from start to finish.
Richard
Premier League Scores & Fixtures
Premier League Table
On Sunday 7th December
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Crystal Palace, Position 4, Points 26
- Fulham, Position 15, Points 17
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 33 |
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| 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 31 |
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| 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 30 |
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| 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 26 |
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| 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
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| 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 24 |
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| 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 23 |
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| 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 23 |
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| 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 23 |
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| 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 22 |
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| 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 22 |
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| 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
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| 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 20 |
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| 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 19 |
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| 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 17 |
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| 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 15 |
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| 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 15 |
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| 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | -12 | 13 |
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| 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 30 | -14 | 10 |
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| 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 29 | -22 | 2 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 5 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
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home team, Fulham
Manager: Marco Silva
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team, Fulham
away team, Crystal Palace
Manager: Oliver Glasner
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team, Crystal Palace
home team, Fulham
Manager: Marco Silva
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team, Crystal Palace
Manager: Oliver Glasner
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Samuel Barrott
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Darren England
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Timothy Wood
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Wade Smith
- Fourth Official:
- Tim Robinson
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Marc Perry
Match momentum
Fulham
Crystal Palace
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Crystal Palace |
2' | Crystal Palace |
3' | Crystal Palace |
4' | Crystal Palace |
5' | Crystal Palace |
6' | Crystal Palace |
7' | Fulham |
8' | Fulham |
9' | Fulham |
10' | Fulham |
11' | Fulham |
12' | Fulham |
13' | Fulham |
14' | Fulham |
15' | Crystal Palace |
16' | Crystal Palace |
17' | Crystal Palace |
18' | Crystal Palace |
19' | Crystal Palace |
20' | Crystal PalaceGoal |
21' | Crystal Palace |
22' | Crystal Palace |
23' | Crystal Palace |
24' | Crystal Palace |
25' | Fulham |
26' | Fulham |
27' | Crystal Palace |
28' | Fulham |
29' | Fulham |
30' | Fulham |
31' | Fulham |
32' | Fulham |
33' | Fulham |
34' | Fulham |
35' | Crystal Palace |
36' | Crystal Palace |
37' | Fulham |
38' | Crystal PalaceGoal |
39' | Fulham |
40' | Fulham |
41' | Fulham |
42' | Crystal Palace |
43' | Crystal Palace |
44' | Crystal Palace |
45' | Crystal Palace |
45'+1 | Fulham |
45'+2 | Fulham |
Half time 45'+3 | Fulham |
46' | Crystal Palace |
47' | Crystal Palace |
48' | Fulham |
49' | Fulham |
50' | Crystal Palace |
51' | Crystal Palace |
52' | Crystal Palace |
53' | Crystal Palace |
54' | Fulham |
55' | Fulham |
56' | Fulham |
57' | Fulham |
58' | Fulham |
59' | Fulham |
60' | Fulham |
61' | Fulham |
62' | Crystal Palace |
63' | Crystal Palace |
64' | Fulham |
65' | Crystal Palace |
66' | Crystal Palace |
67' | Crystal Palace |
68' | Fulham |
69' | Crystal Palace |
70' | Crystal Palace |
71' | Crystal Palace |
72' | Crystal Palace |
73' | Fulham |
74' | Fulham |
75' | Crystal Palace |
76' | Crystal Palace |
77' | Crystal Palace |
78' | Crystal Palace |
79' | Crystal Palace |
80' | Crystal Palace |
81' | Crystal Palace |
82' | Crystal Palace |
83' | Fulham |
84' | Fulham |
85' | Fulham |
86' | Fulham |
87' | Crystal PalaceGoal |
88' | Crystal Palace |
89' | Crystal Palace |
90' | Crystal Palace |
90'+1 | Crystal Palace |
90'+2 | Crystal Palace |
90'+3 | Crystal Palace |
90'+4 | Crystal Palace |
90'+5 | Fulham |
90'+6 | Fulham |
Full time 90'+7 | Fulham |
Match Stats
Key, Fulham v Crystal PalaceBasic Stats
Overall possession
Fulham 63.1%Crystal Palace 36.9%
xG
Fulham 0.7939Crystal Palace 1.6521Shots
Fulham 12Crystal Palace 11Shots on target
Fulham 4Crystal Palace 5Total touches inside the opposition box
Fulham 26Crystal Palace 18Goalkeeper saves
Fulham 3Crystal Palace 3Aerial duels won
Fulham 16Crystal Palace 7Fouls committed
Fulham 5Crystal Palace 8Corners
Fulham 6Crystal Palace 4Distance coveredFulham 111.03 (Km)Crystal Palace 113.06 (Km)
Crystal Palace covered 1.8% more distance
WalkingFulham 34.48 %Crystal Palace 31.45 %
JoggingFulham 58.48 %Crystal Palace 62.23 %
SprintingFulham 7.03 %Crystal Palace 6.32 %
In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Fulham 12Crystal Palace 11Shots on target
Fulham 4Crystal Palace 5Shots off target
Fulham 5Crystal Palace 1Attempts out of box
Fulham 3Crystal Palace 2Total offsides
Fulham 3Crystal Palace 2Expected
xG
Fulham 0.7939Crystal Palace 1.6521xG from open play
Fulham 0.5886Crystal Palace 1.2704xG from set play
Fulham 0.2053Crystal Palace 0.3817xA
Fulham 0.907373Crystal Palace 0.834508Distribution
Total passes
Fulham 640Crystal Palace 367Pass accuracy %
Fulham 86.9Crystal Palace 82.6Backward passes
Fulham 90Crystal Palace 53Forward passes
Fulham 151Crystal Palace 121Total long balls
Fulham 51Crystal Palace 48Successful final third passes
Fulham 99Crystal Palace 65Total crosses
Fulham 19Crystal Palace 13Defence
Total tackles
Fulham 12Crystal Palace 20Won tackle %
Fulham 58.3Crystal Palace 70Fouls committed
Fulham 5Crystal Palace 8Total clearances
Fulham 23Crystal Palace 28Season so far
Premier League
Key, Fulham v Crystal Palace
League position, Fulham 10th, Crystal Palace 8thTotal points, Fulham 0, Crystal Palace 0
Form guide
All competitions
Fulham lose
v Manchester City
4
5
Premier League
Crystal Palace won
v Burnley
0
1
Premier League
Fulham won
v Tottenham Hotspur
1
2
Premier League
Crystal Palace lose
v Manchester United
1
2
Premier League
Fulham won
v Sunderland
1
0
Premier League
Crystal Palace lose
v Strasbourg
2
1
UEFA Conference League
Fulham lose
v Everton
2
0
Premier League
Crystal Palace won
v Wolverhampton Wanderers
0
2
Premier League
Fulham won
v Wolverhampton Wanderers
3
0
Premier League
Crystal Palace draw
v Brighton & Hove Albion
0
0
Premier League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Fulham and Crystal PalaceFulham Won 8Crystal Palace Won 6
Played 21
Draw 7
Previous scores
All competitions
FA Cup
Fulham 0 , Crystal Palace 3 on the 29th of March 2025
Fulham
Crystal Palace
29th of March 2025
Premier League
Fulham 0 , Crystal Palace 2 on the 22nd of February 2025
Fulham
Crystal Palace
22nd of February 2025
Crystal Palace 0 , Fulham 2 on the 9th of November 2024
Crystal Palace
Fulham
9th of November 2024
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Match Facts
Fulham have won none of their last six Premier League home games against Crystal Palace (D3 L3) since a 3-1 victory in January 2005.
Crystal Palace won this exact fixture 2-0 in February, ending a six-game winless run against Fulham in the Premier League (D4 L2).
Fulham have alternated between defeat (3) and victory (2) in their last five home London derbies in the Premier League, losing 1-0 against Arsenal last time out in October.
Crystal Palace won 2-0 against Brentford in their last Premier League London derby – they’ve not won consecutive derby matches since April 2017 (vs Chelsea and Arsenal).
Fulham scored four goals for the first time in 52 Premier League matches last time out against Man City, but still ended on the losing side. It was just the second time they’d lost a home league match while scoring 4+ goals, after a 4-6 defeat to Leicester in September 1952.
Only Arsenal have kept more clean sheets (8) and conceded fewer goals (7) in the Premier League this season than Crystal Palace (7 clean sheets, 11 goals conceded), with the Eagles keeping a shutout in four of their last five games.
Since the start of last season, only Brighton (23) have had more goals scored via substitutes in the Premier League than Fulham (21, excl. own goals), with Samuel Chukwueze netting twice from the bench against Man City last time out.
Fulham’s Samuel Chukwueze is averaging a goal or assist every 46 minutes in the Premier League this season, scoring two and assisting three in just 229 minutes. It’s the best minutes per goal involvement of any player in the competition’s history (min. 200 minutes).
Three of Emile Smith Rowe’s last five Premier League goals have been headers – none of his first 15 in the competition for Arsenal and Fulham had been headed.
Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta has never scored a Premier League goal against Fulham in five games against them, his joint most against a side without a goal (also five vs Southampton). He’s had 10 shots and registered an xG of 1.52 without scoring against the Cottagers.