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Fulham vs Crystal Palace

Craven Cottage, London11 August 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Mike Dean

Match Events

Fulham
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
Kevin McDonald34′
40′Wilfried Zaha
41′
J. Schlupp

assist: P. van Aanholt

Half Time
A. SchürrleA. Kamara
61′
J. BryanL. Vietto
71′
74′Jeffrey Schlupp
79′
W. Zaha

assist: A. Wan-Bissaka

J. SeriS. Johansen
82′
83′
C. BentekeA. Sørloth
88′
A. TownsendC. Kouyaté
90+2′
P. van AanholtP. Souaré
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal10
4Shots off Goal0
15Total Shots12
5Blocked Shots2
6Shots insidebox8
9Shots outsidebox4
9Fouls11
5Corner Kicks5
2Offsides3
66%Ball Possession34%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
8Goalkeeper Saves6
672Total passes347
591Passes accurate258
88%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Fulham is 6.69, compared to — for Crystal Palace. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Fulham's highest-rated starter is T. Cairney (6.76), while Crystal Palace's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Fulham have contributed 4 goals and 1 assists this season, led by R. Sessegnon (3G). Crystal Palace's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Fulham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Crystal Palace's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Fulham field 3 midfielders averaging 6.76, versus Crystal Palace's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Fulham start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.62, compared to 2 for Crystal Palace averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 84% for Fulham and —% for Crystal Palace. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Fulham's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Crystal Palace. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Fulham's starting XI is 29.5 (youngest: R. Sessegnon (25), oldest: T. Cairney (34)), while Crystal Palace average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Fulham's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crystal Palace. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Fulham4-3-34-4-2Crystal Palace
GKDEFMIDFWD
31Fabri20Marchand22Christie23Bryan5Chambers6McDonald14Schürrle10Cairney24Seri3Sessegn.9Mitrović13Henness.12Sakho5Tomkins3Aanholt15Schlupp29Wan-Bis.18McArthur10Townsend4Milivoj.17Benteke11Zaha

Substitutes

Coach: S. Jokanović

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

FulhamPosition StrengthCrystal Palace
6.69
Avg Rating
6.76Midfielder (3 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
6.62Forward (3 v 2)
3G 1A0G 0A
Fulham4-3-3
31GoalkeeperFabri
20DefenderM. Le Marchand
22DefenderC. Christie
23DefenderJ. Bryan
5DefenderC. Chambers
6MidfielderK. McDonald
10MidfielderT. Cairney6.81G
24MidfielderJ. Seri
14ForwardA. Schürrle
3ForwardR. Sessegnon6.63G1A
9ForwardA. Mitrović
Crystal Palace4-4-2
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
29DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
15MidfielderJ. Schlupp
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
10MidfielderA. Townsend
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
17ForwardC. Benteke
11ForwardW. Zaha

Match Summary

Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by J. Schlupp 41′, W. Zaha 79′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Fulham had 66% possession while Crystal Palace held 34%. Fulham had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (10 on target) for Crystal Palace. Fulham made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Fulham
3
wins
Drawn
6
Crystal Palace
5
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.5/match
Both scored
7/14 · 50%
Over 2.5
7/14 · 50%

Recent Form

Fulham

LLWDLW

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Match Prediction

Fulham

50%

Home win

 

50%

Draw

Crystal Palace

0%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Fulham or draw

0%Form0%
0%Attack0%
0%Defence0%
80%Head-to-head20%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Fulham2wins
5draws10 meetings
Crystal Palace3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 40.3%Draw 29.5%Away 34.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.302.80
Max2.503.463.00
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market39.1%28.3%32.6%
Public market38.9%28.6%32.4%

Fulham vs Crystal Palace — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crystal Palace
Result vs. Market: Fulham (40%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

FulhamHalf-time:01Crystal Palace
15Shots10
6Shots on target9

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/01/26Crystal Palace1–1Fulham2.17/3.32/3.50
07/12/25Fulham1–2Crystal Palace2.57/3.33/2.83
22/02/25Fulham0–2Crystal Palace2.05/3.44/3.75
09/11/24Crystal Palace0–2Fulham2.73/3.45/2.59
27/04/24Fulham1–1Crystal Palace2.11/3.58/3.41
23/09/23Crystal Palace0–0Fulham1.90/3.40/4.04
20/05/23Fulham2–2Crystal Palace2.44/3.36/2.98
26/12/22Crystal Palace0–3Fulham2.06/3.59/3.56
28/02/21Crystal Palace0–0Fulham3.51/3.18/2.25
24/10/20Fulham1–2Crystal Palace2.75/3.17/2.77

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Fulham

W 219D 184L 316
Over 2.551
Goals scored839

Away Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026