Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
Fulham FC vs Hull City match report: Fulham edge past Hull City
Fulham FC claimed their first Premier League win of the season with a narrow home victory over Hull City.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Fulham FC won 1-0 at home to Hull City. The only goal came in the 33rd minute, and the score was 1-0 at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Alex Iwobi scored the only goal in the 33rd minute, assisted by Sander Berge. That goal proved decisive as Fulham FC held on for the win.
Match flow
Fulham FC were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half. Overall, Fulham FC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Fulham FC controlled possession with 78% to Hull City's 22%. Fulham FC had 5 shots on target while Hull City had 0. Fulham FC also had 10 corners to Hull City's 2.
Discipline
Both teams received 2 yellow cards. Fulham FC also had 1 red card, while Hull City had 0. The match official was Christopher Kavanagh.
Streaks
Fulham FC won a Premier League match for the first time this season, at the 7th attempt. Hull City are now without a win in 5 Premier League matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Fulham FC the favourites, at an implied 55%; Fulham FC won the match.
What it means
Fulham FC are now 16th in the table with 5 points and a goal difference of -3. Hull City are 9th with 9 points and a goal difference of 1.
Verdict
Fulham FC dominated the match on the numbers, with far more possession and shots on target, and deserved the win. The result gives Fulham FC their first victory of the season and moves them up the table, while Hull City's winless run continues.