Alex Iwobi’s 33rd-minute goal secures Fulham’s 1-0 win over Hull City
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Alex Iwobi’s 33rd-minute goal secured Fulham a 1-0 Premier League win over Hull City, with the hosts dominating possession, passing and chances before Ryan Sessegnon’s late red card.
Match report
Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League, with Alex Iwobi’s first-half goal deciding the match. The result leaves Fulham 16th on 5 points after 7 games, while Hull City are 9th on 9 points.
Iwobi gives Fulham control
Fulham took the lead in the 33rd minute when Alex Iwobi scored from Sander Berge’s assist, making it 1-0. It remained the only goal, despite Fulham creating the clearer chances and forcing five saves from Hull City’s goalkeeper.
The statistics underlined Fulham’s authority. They had 76% possession, completed 682 accurate passes and recorded 18 shots, including 13 from inside the box. Hull City managed 24% possession, 225 total passes and five shots, with none on target. Fulham’s expected-goals figure was 1.48 compared with Hull City’s 0.18.
Late dismissal adds tension
The match featured four yellow cards before the closing stages. Lucas Herrington, Josh King and Regan Slater were booked in the opening 27 minutes, while Berge was cautioned in the 84th minute. Ryan Sessegnon then received a red card in the 90th minute, leaving Fulham to finish with 10 players.
Standings and standout performer
Fulham’s listed pre-match sequence was Loss, Loss, Loss, Draw, Draw, Loss, Win; this victory adds another win to the completed match. Hull City’s listed pre-match sequence was Win, Win, Draw, Draw, Loss, Draw, Loss, followed by this defeat. Iwobi led the ratings with 8.2 after 90 minutes, adding two shots on target and three key passes. Manchester City lead with 21 points; Fulham trail by 16 and Hull City by 12.
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Standings source snapshot
These are the saved source standings. They may predate this match; they are not a live or recalculated post-match table.
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| 1 | Manchester City | WWWWW | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 21 | |
| 2 | Arsenal | WLWWW | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 15 | |
| 3 | Brighton | WWWDL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 13 | |
| 4 | Chelsea | WWLDL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 13 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | WLWDW | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 12 | |
| 6 | Brentford | LDWDD | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 10 | |
| 7 | Everton | LDWDD | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 10 | |
| 8 | Leeds | LDWDD | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 | |
| 9 | Hull City | LDLDD | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
| 10 | Ipswich | LWLWL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 9 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | LLWLD | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 8 | |
| 12 | Aston Villa | WDWLD | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | WDLWL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 7 | |
| 14 | Manchester United | DDLDW | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
| 15 | Coventry | WWLLL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | |
| 16 | Fulham | WLDDL | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 5 | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | LLWDD | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | |
| 18 | Sunderland | LLLDW | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 4 | |
| 19 | Bournemouth | LLDDD | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 3 | |
| 20 | Tottenham | DLDDL | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 |