Crystal Palace and Fulham played out a 1-1 draw in a Premier League encounter where Fulham dominated possession (60%) and created 17 shots, but Crystal Palace’s organized defense kept the hosts in the game. Palace took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta’s close-range header, while Fulham equalized late with a stunning strike from Tom Cairney. Both teams showed tactical discipline, with strong pressing and solid defending, and goalkeepers Dean Henderson and Bernd Leno made key saves to keep the match level. The point leaves Crystal Palace in 9th place with 27 points and Fulham 10th with the same tally, highlighting the competitive mid-table battle in the Premier League. This result underlines Palace’s resilience against possession-heavy sides and Fulham’s ability to capitalize on decisive moments.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham – Premier League
