West Ham United 0-1 Fulham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of West Ham United 0-1 Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Fulham grabbed a narrow 1-0 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium. The first half was cagey with both sides probing but not breaking through, and West Ham picked up a yellow card for Jean-Clair Todibo just before the break, adding a bit of tension. Fulham, coming off a strong run of three straight wins before this, looked the more composed as the game wore on, building on their recent form that included victories over Nottingham Forest and Burnley.

Things stayed tight into the second half until Raúl Jiménez popped up with the winner in the 85th minute, assisted by Harry Wilson, which proved decisive in a match that had been heading for a draw. West Ham, who’ve been struggling with three losses in a row now including defeats to Manchester City and Aston Villa, pushed hard but couldn’t find an equaliser despite late substitutions. This result leaves the Hammers reflecting on a tough spell, while Fulham extend their good momentum.

Fulham edged possession with 56% compared to West Ham’s 44%, showing they controlled more of the ball and dictated the tempo for spells, which helped them build towards that late goal. West Ham had a slight advantage in corners at 5-4 and were far more effective with successful dribbles, racking up 64 to Fulham’s 37, suggesting they were lively on the counter but just couldn’t convert those breaks into clear chances. Discipline-wise, Fulham picked up three yellow cards while West Ham had one, and there were no reds or penalties to swing the game, with Fulham also recording the only assist.

On substitutions, West Ham used three: Callum Wilson came on for Crysencio Summerville at 56 minutes, then George Earthy replaced Lucas Paquetá and Tomáš Souček came on for Soungoutou Magassa both at 83 minutes, aiming to freshen things up late on. Fulham made four changes, with Josh King replacing Kevin at 69 minutes, Tom Cairney coming on for Emile Smith Rowe and Timothy Castagne for Kenny Tete both at 82 minutes, before Issa Diop replaced Saša Lukić at 88 minutes, which helped them see out the win.

The game simmered without much drama until the closing stages, but Raúl Jiménez’s goal in the 85th minute, set up by Harry Wilson, turned out to be the match-winner, catching West Ham on the back foot after they’d made some attacking changes. Earlier, yellow cards added a bit of spice – Jean-Clair Todibo booked for West Ham just before half-time, followed by Joachim Andersen and Harry Wilson for Fulham early in the second half, which kept things feisty without boiling over.

Substitutions played a role too, with West Ham bringing on Callum Wilson midway through the second half to try and spark their attack, and later double changes at 83 minutes to push for a breakthrough. Fulham’s tweaks, including Josh King entering around the 70-minute mark and a couple more just before the goal, helped maintain their shape, and a late yellow for Josh King in stoppage time showed the nerves as they held on.

West Ham United lined up in a 4-3-2-1 shape, focusing on a solid midfield base with players like Lucas Paquetá pulling strings before his substitution, while Soungoutou Magassa added energy until he was replaced late on. Crysencio Summerville offered width early doors before making way, and the setup aimed to support a lone striker, though they struggled to create clear openings. Partnerships in the middle, including Tomáš Souček who came on as a sub, were key in trying to regain control.

Fulham set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a double pivot in midfield providing stability and allowing attackers like Emile Smith Rowe to roam before his exit, while Kenny Tete contributed from the back until Timothy Castagne took over. Raúl Jiménez led the line effectively, bagging the crucial goal, and Harry Wilson provided the assist with his creative play. The shape let them absorb pressure and hit on the break, with subs like Tom Cairney and Josh King helping to maintain balance.

Raúl Jiménez earned Coral’s Man of the Match honours after his decisive contribution, netting the only goal of the game to seal the win for Fulham. He didn’t rack up assists but created two key passes and was involved in some big moments without fashioning massive chances himself. Coming into the side as a starter, his late strike showed why he stood out in a tight encounter.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs West Ham United (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)

West Ham United have just suffered a 0-1 defeat at home to Fulham, extending a rough patch with no wins in their last five league games, including draws with Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United but three straight losses now. Sitting 18th on 13 points, they’re in a scrap to pull away from the bottom and will be desperate for a turnaround when they face Brighton & Hove Albion away on 30 December 2025 at 19:30. The Seagulls are 12th with 24 points, so a positive result could boost the Hammers’ confidence and help them climb the table.

Fulham have just secured a 1-0 victory away at West Ham United, building on a solid run with three wins on the bounce after earlier setbacks against Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Currently 10th on 26 points, they’re pushing for a top-half finish and will look to keep the momentum going in their next fixture against Crystal Palace at home on 1 January 2026 at 17:30. Palace are ninth with the same 26 points, making this a tasty clash that could see Fulham leapfrog them with another strong showing.

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