Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Kick-Off: 19:30 BST
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
Attendance: 26,528
Referee: Tim Robinson
The stage was set for a captivating London derby as Fulham welcomed West Ham United to Craven Cottage. With both teams eager to claim local bragging rights, this clash promised to be a thrilling encounter. Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, were looking to build on their positive start to the season, while West Ham, under Julen Lopetegui, sought to reverse their recent fortunes and climb the Premier League table.
Fulham vs West Ham United Head-to-Head
- Fulham Wins: 18
- West Ham Wins: 27
- Draws: 14
Both teams have had their share of victories in this fixture, but recent encounters have been closely contested. Fulham’s last victory against West Ham came in a 2-0 win in March 2023.
Fulham vs West Ham United Lineups
Here is the Fulham vs West Ham United lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
Fulham (4-2-3-1):
- Starting XI:
- GK: Bernd Leno
- RB: Kenny Tete
- CB: Joachim Andersen
- CB: Calvin Bassey
- LB: Antonee Robinson
- CM: Sasa Lukic
- CM: Andreas Pereira
- RW: Adama Traoré
- CAM: Emile Smith Rowe
- LW: Alex Iwobi
- ST: Raúl Jiménez
- Substitutes:
- GK: Paolo Gazzaniga
- DEF: Cedric Soares
- DEF: Shane Duffy
- MID: Tom Cairney
- MID: Harrison Reed
- FWD: Rodrigo Muniz
- FWD: Reiss Nelson
West Ham United (4-2-3-1):
- Starting XI:
- GK: Alphonse Areola
- RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- CB: Maximilian Kilman
- CB: Konstantinos Mavropanos
- LB: Emerson
- CM: Edson Álvarez
- CM: Guido Rodríguez
- RW: Jarrod Bowen
- CAM: Mohammed Kudus
- LW: Crysencio Summerville
- ST: Michail Antonio
- Substitutes:
- GK: Lukas Fabianski
- DEF: Vladimír Coufal
- DEF: Ben Johnson
- MID: Lucas Paquetá
- MID: Carlos Soler
- FWD: Danny Ings
- FWD: Mikel Antonio
Fulham vs West Ham United First Half
Fulham dominated the early stages and could have taken the lead in the 23rd minute when Adama Traoré missed a header from six yards out. However, the hosts didn’t have to wait long for a breakthrough. In the 24th minute, Emile Smith Rowe’s low cross found Raúl Jiménez, who slotted the ball into the bottom left corner, giving Fulham a 1-0 lead.
Fulham vs West Ham United Second Half
West Ham came out with renewed vigor after the break. Julen Lopetegui’s tactical changes included the introduction of Lucas Paquetá and Crysencio Summerville, which revitalized their attack. Despite their efforts, they struggled to break down Fulham’s defense until the fifth minute of stoppage time. Danny Ings, who had come on as a substitute, controlled Jarrod Bowen’s cross and fired a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner, leveling the score at 1-1.
Fulham vs West Ham United Timeline
| Time | Event |
| 07′ | Attempt saved by Andreas Pereira (Fulham) |
| 24′ | Goal! Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) from Emile Smith Rowe’s cross |
| 46′ | Substitution: Michail Antonio off, Crysencio Summerville on |
| 46′ | Substitution: Tomás Soucek off, Lucas Paquetá on |
| 60′ | Attempt saved by Bernd Leno (Fulham) |
| 82′ | Substitution: Edson Álvarez off, Danny Ings on |
| 90+5′ | Goal! Danny Ings (West Ham United) from Jarrod Bowen’s cross |
| 90+6′ | Attempt missed by Calvin Bassey (Fulham) |
| 90+7′ | Full-Time: Fulham 1-1 West Ham United |
Fulham vs West Ham United Stats
| Fulham vs West Ham United Stats | Fulham | West Ham United |
| Shots | 15 | 12 |
| On Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Fulham vs West Ham United Goals
- Fulham:
- 24′ Raúl Jiménez (Assist: Emile Smith Rowe)
- West Ham United:
- 90+5′ Danny Ings (Assist: Jarrod Bowen)
Fulham vs West Ham United Result
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Danny Ings rescuing a point for West Ham United with a dramatic late goal.
Impact on the Points Table
- Fulham: With the draw, Fulham moved up to 11th place in the Premier League table, gaining valuable points to improve their standing.
- West Ham United: The draw sees West Ham drop to 14th place, reflecting their struggles to find consistent form this season.
Fulham vs West Ham United Man of the Match
Danny Ings – West Ham United. Ings’ crucial equalizer in stoppage time earned him the Man of the Match award, making a significant impact with his decisive goal.
The London derby between Fulham and West Ham United lived up to expectations with a gripping finish. Fulham appeared on course for victory until Danny Ings’ late heroics salvaged a draw for West Ham. Both teams had their moments, but ultimately, they shared the spoils in a match that showcased the intense rivalry and competitive spirit of London football.
