Saturday , 14 November 2026

Fulham FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Fulham FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Sun 31 Dec 2023 · 14:00 UTC Craven Cottage HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 5' Bukayo Saka
Raul Jimenez 29' 1–1
Bobby Reid 59' 2–1
Tom Cairney 65' Y
Calvin Bassey 77' Y
Y 86' William Saliba
Raul Jimenez 90' Y
Bernd Leno 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fulham FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Craven Cottage.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Assistant 1 Edward Smart (England)
  • Assistant 2 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)
6 games this season 🟨 5.2/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 10 27
2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 10 22
3 Manchester City FC 10 21
4 Liverpool FC 10 18
5 Chelsea FC 10 16
6 Everton FC 10 16
7 AFC Bournemouth 10 15
8 Brentford FC 10 14
9 Leeds United FC 10 14
10 Aston Villa FC 10 13
11 Tottenham Hotspur FC 10 12
12 Newcastle United FC 10 12
13 Hull City AFC 10 11
14 Ipswich Town FC 10 11
15 Fulham FC 10 10
16 Nottingham Forest FC 10 9
17 Coventry City FC 10 9
18 Manchester United FC 10 8
19 Sunderland AFC 10 8
20 Crystal Palace FC 10 7

Head-to-Head

1
3
7
Fulham FC 11 games · Avg 3.2 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-31 Fulham FC 2–1 Arsenal FC 2023-08-26 Arsenal FC 2–2 Fulham FC 2023-03-12 Fulham FC 0–3 Arsenal FC 2021-04-18 Arsenal FC 1–1 Fulham FC 2020-09-12 Fulham FC 0–3 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Fulham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Dec Arsenal FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec AFC Bournemouth A 0–3 L
23 Dec Burnley FC H 0–2 L
16 Dec Newcastle United FC A 0–3 L
10 Dec West Ham United FC H 5–0 W
06 Dec Nottingham Forest FC H 5–0 W
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Dec Fulham FC A 1–2 L
28 Dec West Ham United FC H 0–2 L
23 Dec Liverpool FC A 1–1 D
17 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–0 W
12 Dec PSV A 1–1 D
09 Dec Aston Villa FC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Fulham FC Arsenal FC
#15 Position #1
10 Points 27
10 Played 10
2 / 4 / 4 W / D / L 9 / 0 / 1
10 Scored 15
12 Conceded 5
-2 GD +10
1.00 PPG 2.70
20% Win % 90%

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
30% Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
70% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Fulham FC are 15th (10 pts). Arsenal FC are 1st (27 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fulham FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fulham FC
Joshua King 2 G 1 A
Gonzalo Garcia 1 G
Arsenal FC
Martin Odegaard 3 G
Kai Havertz 3 G
Bukayo Saka 3 G
Bruno Guimaraes 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Craven Cottage. Fulham FC are looking to make home advantage count against Arsenal FC.
  • 5' A stunning finish from Bukayo Saka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fulham FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 29' Raul Jimenez adds to his 6 season tally! Fulham FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fulham FC and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 44' Fulham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' The Arsenal FC manager makes a substitution. Jakub Kiwior departs to be replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu.
  • 51' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 59' Fulham FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Bobby Reid on 59.
  • 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fulham FC and Arsenal FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Cairney.
  • 67' Leandro Trossard is replacing Martinelli for the Arsenal FC side.
  • 72' Andreas Pereira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Iwobi at the 72 minute mark.
  • 77' A change in the Arsenal FC ranks — Kai Havertz exits the field as Reiss Nelson enters on 77.
  • 77' A moment of madness from Calvin Bassey on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fulham FC will be frustrated.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Harry Wilson. He replaces Willian on 79 minute.
  • 84' Fulham FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 86' The referee shows Arsenal FC player a Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Fulham FC. Raul Jimenez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Harrison Reed is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom Cairney at the 90 minute mark.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Arsenal FC.

Lineups

Fulham FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Silva

Arsenal FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mikel Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alexandre Lacazette 5
Bukayo Saka 4
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 4
Gabriel Magalhaes 2
Aaron Ramsey 2
Eddie Nketiah 2
Raul Jimenez 2
Viktor Gyokeres 2

Head to Head

2023-12-31 Fulham FC 2–1 Arsenal FC 2023-08-26 Arsenal FC 2–2 Fulham FC 2023-03-12 Fulham FC 0–3 Arsenal FC 2021-04-18 Arsenal FC 1–1 Fulham FC 2020-09-12 Fulham FC 0–3 Arsenal FC

Fulham FC Form

2023-12-31 Fulham FC 2–1 Arsenal FC W 2023-12-26 AFC Bournemouth 3–0 Fulham FC L 2023-12-23 Fulham FC 0–2 Burnley FC L 2023-12-16 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Fulham FC L 2023-12-10 Fulham FC 5–0 West Ham United FC W 2023-12-06 Fulham FC 5–0 Nottingham Forest FC W

Arsenal FC Form

2023-12-31 Fulham FC 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2023-12-28 Arsenal FC 0–2 West Ham United FC L 2023-12-23 Liverpool FC 1–1 Arsenal FC D 2023-12-17 Arsenal FC 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2023-12-12 PSV 1–1 Arsenal FC D 2023-12-09 Aston Villa FC 1–0 Arsenal FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.04 Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Fulham FC or Arsenal FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fulham FC35% Draw29% Arsenal FC36%
Actual: Fulham FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Fulham FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Arsenal FC
65%
Fulham FC or Arsenal FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fulham FC21% Draw50% Arsenal FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Fulham FC

Handicap Fulham FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 17% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.