I. Diop scores, T. Cairney adds another as Fulham beat Newcastle United 2-0

Fulham struck first at home early in the match. In the 20th minute, I. Diop scored for Fulham, and the official record shows no assist on the goal, making it 1-0. That score held through halftime, with Fulham taking a one-goal lead into the break.

In the second half, Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães was booked in the 64th minute, and Yoane Wissa also received a yellow card in the 70th minute. Fulham then extended the lead in the 80th minute, when T. Cairney scored from an H. Wilson assist to make it 2-0. In the closing stages, Fulham’s Antonee Robinson was booked in the 89th minute, and Jorge Cuenca received a yellow card in the 90+8th minute, with the final score remaining 2-0.

Across the match, Fulham had 45% possession to Newcastle United’s 55%. Expected goals (xG) were 1.81 for Fulham and 0.31 for Newcastle United. Fulham took 21 shots to Newcastle’s 7, with 6 on target compared with 2. Passing accuracy was 83% for Fulham and 88% for Newcastle United. Both sides earned 6 corners and were caught offside once each; Fulham made 2 saves and Newcastle United 4, while fouls finished at 13 for Fulham and 6 for Newcastle United.

In their previous league fixtures, Fulham drew 1-1 with Wolves, while Newcastle United beat West Ham 3-1.