Premier League · Matchweek 2
Sunderland vs Fulham
Sun 30 Aug, 14:00 UK · Stadium of Light
Sunderland1–0
FulhamSunderland
- ⚽ 75' Wilson Isidor – assist Habib Diarra
Fulham
- 🟨 35' Joachim Andersen
- 🟨 59' César Palacios
Sunderland chase their first three points at home to Fulham
Sunderland lost 2-1 away to Ipswich, while Fulham lost 3-2 at home to Chelsea. The Stadium of Light is one of the league's toughest grounds to visit, and Xhaka will be the conductor dictating the tempo.
- Xhaka and Le Fée give Sunderland control in midfield.
- Fulham conceded three goals in their opener and lack stability at the back.
- Sunderland play direct football at home and look to deliver crosses for Brobbey.
Starting lineups
Sunderland4-2-3-1
- GK
- Robin Roefs
- DEF
- T. Meunier, Dan Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Reinildo
- MID
- Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo
- FWD
- Brian Brobbey
The line-up is based on predicted teams and will be updated as team news emerges.
Fulham4-2-3-1
- GK
- Bernd Leno
- DEF
- T. Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, A. Robinson
- MID
- Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Oscar Bobb, Josh King, César Palacios
- FWD
- G. García
The line-up is based on predicted teams and will be updated as team news emerges.
Our prediction
Sunderland to win · Match
Fulham struggle away against direct teams, and the Stadium of Light provides a significant home advantage.
Both teams to score · Goals
Both teams scored and conceded at least twice in the opening round.
Brian Brobbey to score anytime · Goalscorer
The striker will receive the ball in the box against a disorganised Fulham defence.
Sunderland 2–1 Fulham