Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. – Match Report

Date: Saturday, 21st September 2024
Kickoff: 19:30
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
Referee: Peter Bankes

Fulham F.C. secured a stunning 3-1 victory against Newcastle United F.C. at Craven Cottage in a thrilling Premier League encounter. This fixture marked Fulham’s second win of the season, while Newcastle suffered their first defeat, halting their unbeaten run. Both teams were eager to climb higher in the league standings, but Fulham’s attacking prowess, coupled with their defensive resilience, proved too much for the visitors.

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Head-to-Head

Fulham F.C. came into this match aiming to improve on their mixed start to the season, having accumulated a win, a draw, and two losses. Newcastle United F.C. had remained unbeaten until this game, with aspirations of moving to the top of the Premier League table. However, Fulham’s brilliant game management, combined with goals from Raúl Jiménez, Emile Smith Rowe, and Reiss Nelson, shattered those hopes.

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Lineups

Here are the Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. lineups today (Sep 21, 2024)

Fulham F.C. (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
Defenders: Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson
Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (67′ Harrison Reed), Sasa Lukic (46′ Sander Berge), Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe (84′ Issa Diop), Adama Traoré (74′ Reiss Nelson)
Forwards: Raúl Jiménez (74′ Rodrigo Muniz)

Substitutes: Marek Rodák, Issa Diop, Tom Cairney, Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo Muniz, Sander Berge, Harrison Reed

Newcastle United F.C. (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Nick Pope
Defenders: Kieran Trippier (74′ Tino Livramento), Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lloyd Kelly (46′ Lewis Hall)
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton (74′ Sandro Tonali), Joe Willock (46′ Jacob Murphy)
Forwards: Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon (83′ William Osula)

Substitutes: Martin Dúbravka, Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, William Osula

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. First Half Summary

Fulham F.C. set the tone early, taking the lead in the 5th minute through Raúl Jiménez, who finished off an assist from Adama Traoré with a clinical low strike. Just 17 minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage when Emile Smith Rowe capitalized on a pass from Alex Iwobi to score, leaving Nick Pope unable to prevent the ball from trickling over the line.

Newcastle United F.C. found themselves under constant pressure throughout the half. Joelinton thought he had equalized early on, but his goal was disallowed for offside. Newcastle’s defense, led by Pope, had a tough time containing Fulham’s dynamic attack. Fulham went into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Second Half Summary

Newcastle made two substitutions at halftime, bringing on Jacob Murphy and Lewis Hall, and the impact was almost immediate. Within 28 seconds of the restart, Harvey Barnes slotted home a Jacob Murphy through-ball to reduce the deficit to 2-1. The game opened up, with both teams creating chances. Newcastle pressed hard for an equalizer, but Fulham’s defense held firm.

As Newcastle pushed forward, Fulham managed to exploit the space left behind. In added time (90+2′), substitute Reiss Nelson sealed the victory for Fulham, converting a pass from Rodrigo Muniz with a powerful shot to make it 3-1.

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Stats

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Timeline

Full-Time: Fulham secures a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, thanks to goals from Raúl Jiménez, Emile Smith Rowe, and Reiss Nelson. Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle, but Fulham’s attacking prowess proved too much.

• 90+7′: Tino Livramento wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 90+5′: Sandro Tonali’s shot is saved.
• 90+4′: Harvey Barnes wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 90+4′: Rodrigo Muniz misses a shot.
• 90+2′: Reiss Nelson scores Fulham’s third goal.
• 90+2′: Bernd Leno receives a yellow card.
• 90+1′: The fourth official indicates six minutes of added time.
• 90′: Rodrigo Muniz’s shot is saved.
• 88′: Harvey Barnes misses a header.
• 88′: Alexander Isak’s header is blocked.
• 87′: Harrison Reed commits a foul.
• 87′: Dan Burn wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 86′: Harrison Reed receives a yellow card for a foul.
• 86′: Bruno Guimarães wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 84′: Fulham make a substitution, bringing on Issa Diop for Emile Smith Rowe.
• 83′: William Osula is caught offside.
• 83′: Newcastle United make a substitution, bringing on William Osula for Anthony Gordon.
• 82′: Alex Iwobi misses a shot.
• 80′: Rodrigo Muniz commits a foul.
• 80′: Fabian Schär wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 79′: Kenny Tete misses a shot.
• 76′: Fulham earns a corner kick.
• 74′: Newcastle United make substitutions, bringing on Sandro Tonali, Rodrigo Muniz, Tino Livramento, and Reiss Nelson for Joelinton, Raúl Jiménez, Kieran Trippier, and Adama Traoré.
• 72′: Fabian Schär misses a shot.
• 71′: Jacob Murphy misses a shot.
• 71′: Anthony Gordon’s shot is saved.
• 69′: Anthony Gordon is caught offside.
• 69′: Alexander Isak’s shot is blocked.
• 67′: Fulham make a substitution, bringing on Harrison Reed for Andreas Pereira.
• 66′: Calvin Bassey wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 65′: Bruno Guimarães misses a shot.
• 61′: Adama Traoré wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 61′: Fabian Schär commits a foul.
• 61′: Emile Smith Rowe wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 61′: Bruno Guimarães commits a foul.
• 60′: Andreas Pereira misses a shot.
• 59′: Emile Smith Rowe misses a shot.
• 58′: Raúl Jiménez wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 58′: Dan Burn commits a foul.
• 56′: Raúl Jiménez commits a foul.
• 56′: Bruno Guimarães wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 55′: Joelinton misses a header.
• 53′: Fulham earns a corner kick.
• 53′: Raúl Jiménez’s shot is saved.
• 52′: Fulham earns another corner kick.
• 52′: Alex Iwobi’s shot is saved.
• 51′: Harvey Barnes misses a shot.
• 46′: Newcastle United make a substitution, bringing on Lewis Hall for Lloyd Kelly.
• 45′: The second half begins.
• 46′: Fulham make substitutions, bringing on Sander Berge and Jacob Murphy for Sasa Lukic and Joe Willock.
• 45+2′: First Half ends, Fulham 2, Newcastle United 0.
• 45+1′: Joelinton commits a foul.
• 45+1′: Kenny Tete wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 45+1′: The fourth official announces one minute of added time.
• 44′: Andreas Pereira receives a yellow card for a foul.
• 44′: Bruno Guimarães wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 42′: Andreas Pereira’s shot is saved.
• 41′: Anthony Gordon misses a shot.
• 40′: Fulham earns a corner kick.
• 38′: Raúl Jiménez commits a foul.
• 38′: Fabian Schär wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 37′: Kenny Tete wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 37′: Joe Willock commits a foul.
• 37′: Joachim Andersen’s shot is saved.
• 36′: Adama Traoré receives a yellow card for a foul.
• 35′: Adama Traoré is caught offside.
• 35′: Kenny Tete’s shot is blocked.
• 35′: Joachim Andersen misses a header.
• 34′: Fulham earns a corner kick.
• 34′: Adama Traoré’s shot is saved.
• 33′: Harvey Barnes’ shot is saved.
• 33′: Joelinton’s shot is blocked.
• 29′: Anthony Gordon wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 29′: Kenny Tete commits a foul.
• 28′: Sasa Lukic receives a yellow card for a foul.
• 28′: Joelinton wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 28′: Sasa Lukic commits a foul.
• 28′: Raúl Jiménez misses a shot.
• 26′: Sasa Lukic commits a foul.
• 26′: Harvey Barnes wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 24′: Emile Smith Rowe commits a foul.
• 24′: Joelinton wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 22′: Emile Smith Rowe scores Fulham’s second goal.
• 21′: Kenny Tete receives a yellow card for a foul.
• 21′: Harvey Barnes wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 18′: Lloyd Kelly is caught offside.
• 18′: Fabian Schär misses a header.
• 17′: Sasa Lukic commits a foul.
• 17′: Anthony Gordon wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 17′: Alex Iwobi’s shot is saved.
• 15′: Antonee Robinson misses a shot.
• 15′: Joachim Andersen’s header is blocked.
• 14′: Fulham earns a corner kick.
• 14′: Raúl Jiménez’s shot is saved.
• 14′: Alex Iwobi wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 14′: Kieran Trippier commits a foul.
• 12′: Adama Traoré commits a foul.
• 12′: Lloyd Kelly wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 11′: Alexander Isak is caught offside.
• 9′: Dan Burn wins a free kick for Newcastle United.
• 9′: Raúl Jiménez commits a foul.
• 9′: Adama Traoré wins a free kick for Fulham.
• 9′: Lloyd Kelly commits a foul.
• 7′: Emile Smith Rowe hits the bar with a shot.
• 5′: Raúl Jiménez scores Fulham’s first goal.
• 4′: Joe Willock is caught offside.
• 1′: Alexander Isak is caught offside.
• 0′: The match begins.
• Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Man of the Match

Emile Smith Rowe – The summer signing from Arsenal was pivotal in Fulham’s victory. His goal, constant pressing, and creativity made him the standout player of the match.

Fulham F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Impact on the Points Table

This victory sees Fulham F.C. move up to 8th in the Premier League, collecting their second win of the season and boosting their confidence. Newcastle United F.C., previously unbeaten, drops to 6th place, losing crucial points that could have seen them top the table.

Fulham F.C. showcased a masterclass in game management, capitalizing on key moments and controlling the tempo when needed. Raúl Jiménez and Emile Smith Rowe’s goals ensured a comfortable first-half lead, and Reiss Nelson’s late strike secured all three points. For Newcastle United F.C., it was a frustrating outing in London, as their unbeaten run came to an end despite their second-half resurgence. This win could provide Fulham with the momentum they need to push further up the table in the coming weeks.