In a tense and balanced affair at Craven Cottage, Fulham's resilience once again came to the fore as they fought back to claim a 1-1 draw, a result that heaps even more pressure on a Manchester United side still searching for their first win.
For Fulham, this was a golden opportunity to make a statement in their first home game of the season against a vulnerable giant, brimming with the confidence from their late comeback draw last week.
Manchester United, on the other hand, arrived in London already in a high-stakes situation, desperate to avoid another crisis after an opening-day defeat and prove that a summer of change would finally reverse their fortunes.
The visitors will be left wondering how they didn't take a commanding lead in a first half full of drama. Just three minutes in, Matheus Cunha’s low shot struck the base of the post. The biggest chance came in the 38th minute when, after a VAR review, referee Christopher Kavanagh awarded United a penalty. However, Bruno Fernandes blazed his spot-kick over the bar, a colossal miss that let Fulham off the hook.
Despite that, United did find the lead after the break in fortuitous circumstances; a 58th-minute corner was deflected into the net off the back of the unfortunate Rodrigo Muniz for an own goal (0-1).
But Fulham, true to the fighting spirit they showed on opening day, refused to lie down. In the 73rd minute, a cross from the left found its way to Emile Smith Rowe, who reacted quickest to slot the ball home and secure a deserved point (1-1).
For Fulham, it's another 1-1 draw and another point earned through sheer grit. They remain undefeated and have now shown in back-to-back games that they are a team with immense character. Coming from behind against United validates the pre-match optimism and builds a strong foundation for the season as they prepare to face Chelsea.
The crisis of confidence deepens for Manchester United. This will feel like two points dropped, especially given the golden opportunity missed from the penalty spot. After an opening-day loss, this draw means they have just one point from two games, and letting a lead slip will only intensify the scrutiny. The pressure is now immense as they head back to Old Trafford to face Burnley, where anything less than a victory will be seen as unthinkable.
2nd consecutive draw for Fulham. 2nd consecutive game where Fulham scored. 2nd consecutive game where Manchester Utd conceded. 2nd consecutive game where Fulham conceded.
To calculate the above duration values based on a total of 90 minutes, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are considered scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are considered scored on the 90th minute.
Fulham
Manchester Utd
Ball possession
52%
48%
Corners
9
6
% of time leading
0%
17%
Domination Index
52%
48%
How is the Domination Index calculated?
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The Domination Index calculation is based on the average of the following percentages:
- Possession percentage - Percentage of match corners awarded to each team - Percentage of time each team has been in the lead
'Domination' in football can be perceived in different ways. The goal of the Domination Index, as calculated here, is not about trying to determine things like 'who should have won' or which team has been simply attacking the most.
Sometimes a team has easily scored once or twice in the beginning of the game and then opts for a more reactive stance, with a focus on hindering the opponent's game. At the end of the match, the opponent might have had more possession, and even more shots, but that does not necessarily mean they have dominated the other team.
Considering possession as only one of the factors, which also include corners (clearly indicating a form of pressure on the opponent's defence), and how much of the 90-minute match duration each team has been leading, allows to also account for when teams have simply been busy controling the game, without needing to attack a lot.
Note: in the table above, to allow for averaging duration values based on a total of 90 minutes per game, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are all considered to be scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are also considered scored on the 90th minute.
In this example, Fulham have been in the lead for an average duration of 0.0 minutes per match (based on a 90-minute match duration), which is lower than the average duration of 25.0 minutes per match during which their opponents were in the lead in those matches.
Non-crucial goals scored: goals scored that increased an existing lead, or decreased the opponent's existing lead.
Non-crucial goals conceded: goals conceded that decreased an existing lead, or increased the opponent's existing lead.
Note regarding the Goals giving the lead and the goals giving lead to opponent values: both the team and the opponent team might take the lead more than once during a single match,
so the total number of goals giving the lead to a team might be higher than the number of matches played by the team.
Equalizing ability Of the 2 times that Fulham's opponents have taken the lead, Fulham have managed to score an equalizer on 2 instances, translating into an equalizing rate of 100%.
Note: in the table above, to allow for averaging duration values based on a total of 90 minutes per game, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are all considered to be scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are also considered scored on the 90th minute.
In this example, Fulham have been in the lead for an average duration of 0.0 minutes per match played at home (based on a 90-minute match duration), which is lower than the average duration of 15.0 minutes per match during which their opponents were in the lead in those matches.
Non-crucial goals scored: goals scored that increased an existing lead, or decreased the opponent's existing lead.
Non-crucial goals conceded: goals conceded that decreased an existing lead, or increased the opponent's existing lead.
Note regarding the Goals giving the lead and the goals giving lead to opponent values: both the team and the opponent team might take the lead more than once during a single match,
so the total number of goals giving the lead to a team might be higher than the number of matches played by the team.
Equalizing ability (at home) Of the 1 time that Fulham's opponents have taken the lead when Fulham were playing at home, Fulham have managed to score an equalizer on 1 occasion, translating into a home equalizing rate of 100%.
Note: in the table above, to allow for averaging duration values based on a total of 90 minutes per game, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are all considered to be scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are also considered scored on the 90th minute.
In this example, Fulham have been in the lead for an average duration of 0.0 minutes per match played away (based on a 90-minute match duration), which is lower than the average duration of 35.0 minutes per match during which their opponents were in the lead in those matches.
Non-crucial goals scored: goals scored that increased an existing lead, or decreased the opponent's existing lead.
Non-crucial goals conceded: goals conceded that decreased an existing lead, or increased the opponent's existing lead.
Note regarding the Goals giving the lead and the goals giving lead to opponent values: both the team and the opponent team might take the lead more than once during a single match,
so the total number of goals giving the lead to a team might be higher than the number of matches played by the team.
Equalizing ability (away) Of the 1 time that Fulham's opponents have taken the lead when Fulham were playing away, Fulham have managed to score an equalizer on 1 occasion, translating into an away equalizing rate of 100%.
Scoring rate: percentage of matches where the team scored at least one goal
Conceding rate: percentage of matches where the team conceded at least one goal
The Fulham score with the most occurences in home matches during the season in the league has been 1-1 so far (1 times).
The Fulham score with the most occurences in away matches during the season in the league has been 1-1 so far (1 times).
Note: in the table above, to allow for averaging duration values based on a total of 90 minutes per game, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are all considered to be scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are also considered scored on the 90th minute.
In this example, Manchester United have been in the lead for an average duration of 7.5 minutes per match (based on a 90-minute match duration), which is lower than the average duration of 38.5 minutes per match during which their opponents were in the lead in those matches.
Non-crucial goals scored: goals scored that increased an existing lead, or decreased the opponent's existing lead.
Non-crucial goals conceded: goals conceded that decreased an existing lead, or increased the opponent's existing lead.
Note regarding the Goals giving the lead and the goals giving lead to opponent values: both the team and the opponent team might take the lead more than once during a single match,
so the total number of goals giving the lead to a team might be higher than the number of matches played by the team.
Lead-defending ability Manchester United have taken the lead 1 instance and have conceded an equalizer on 1 occasion, translating into a lead-defending rate of 0% (for an opponents' equalizing rate of 100%).
Equalizing ability Of the 1 time that Manchester Utd's opponents have taken the lead, Manchester Utd have managed to score an equalizer on 0 instances, translating into an equalizing rate of 0%.
Note: in the table above, to allow for averaging duration values based on a total of 90 minutes per game, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are all considered to be scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are also considered scored on the 90th minute.
In this example, Manchester Utd have been in the lead for an average duration of 0.0 minutes per match played at home (based on a 90-minute match duration), which is lower than the average duration of 77.0 minutes per match during which their opponents were in the lead in those matches.
Non-crucial goals scored: goals scored that increased an existing lead, or decreased the opponent's existing lead.
Non-crucial goals conceded: goals conceded that decreased an existing lead, or increased the opponent's existing lead.
Note regarding the Goals giving the lead and the goals giving lead to opponent values: both the team and the opponent team might take the lead more than once during a single match,
so the total number of goals giving the lead to a team might be higher than the number of matches played by the team.
Equalizing ability (at home) Of the 1 time that Manchester Utd's opponents have taken the lead when Manchester Utd were playing at home, Manchester Utd have managed to score an equalizer on 0 occasions, translating into a home equalizing rate of 0%.
Note: in the table above, to allow for averaging duration values based on a total of 90 minutes per game, goals scored on the 45th minute and during added time of the first half are all considered to be scored on the 45th minute, and goals scored on the 90th minute and during added time of the second half are also considered scored on the 90th minute.
In this example, Manchester Utd have been in the lead for an average duration of 15.0 minutes per match played away (based on a 90-minute match duration), which is longer than the average duration of 0.0 minutes per match during which their opponents were in the lead in those matches.
Non-crucial goals scored: goals scored that increased an existing lead, or decreased the opponent's existing lead.
Non-crucial goals conceded: goals conceded that decreased an existing lead, or increased the opponent's existing lead.
Note regarding the Goals giving the lead and the goals giving lead to opponent values: both the team and the opponent team might take the lead more than once during a single match,
so the total number of goals giving the lead to a team might be higher than the number of matches played by the team.
Lead-defending ability (away) In away matches, Manchester Utd have taken the lead 1 time and have conceded an equalizer on 1 occasion, translating into an away lead-defending rate of 0% (for an opponents' equalizing rate of 100%).
Scoring rate: percentage of matches where the team scored at least one goal
Conceding rate: percentage of matches where the team conceded at least one goal
The Manchester Utd score with the most occurences in home matches during the season in the league has been 0-1 so far (1 times).
The Manchester Utd score with the most occurences in away matches during the season in the league has been 1-1 so far (1 times).
(2) 2Fulham (2) 2
Crystal Palace
(1) 1
Newcastle Utd
(2) 1Manchester Utd (2) 1
Aston Villa
(2) 1
Brighton
(1) 3
Liverpool
(2) 3
Manchester City
(2) 3
Sunderland
(2) 3
Everton
(2) 3
Bournemouth
(2) 3
Brentford
(2) 3
Burnley
(2) 3
Leeds Utd
(2) 4
Chelsea
(2) 4
Nottm Forest
(2) 6
Arsenal
(2) 6
Tottenham
The Segments Table is a visual representation splitting the teams into 5 segments. Each team is assigned to a specific segment, depending on the team's number of points. Each of the 5 segments spans one-fifth (20%) of the total points held by the team ranked 1st in the league. For each team, the number of matches played appears in green between brackets, and the number of points is displayed in black.
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After 19 matches played in the English Premier League, a total of 47 goals have been scored (2.47 goals per match on average). The menus above provide access to league-level statistics and results analysis, including Premier League results and goal scoring stats such as clean sheets, average goals scored and goals conceded.
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