Sunderland AFC vs Fulham FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Fulham FC — FA Cup at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Fulham FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | Chelsea FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Sunderland AFC this season
Sunderland AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
Fulham FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadium of Light. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sunderland AFC and Fulham FC.
- 5' Fulham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 8' A goal from the Wales international Harry Wilson! He fires home on 8 to make it 0-1!
- 13' Daniel Neil has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 18' Sunderland AFC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Wilson Isidor scoring 1 goals.
- 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marek Rodak suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ajibola Alese made 231 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sunderland AFC winning 100% of all matches.
- 46' Aleksandar Mitrovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carlos Vinicius on 46 minute.
- 51' Amad is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sunderland AFC tonight.
- 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Shane Duffy.
- 59' What a moment for Andreas Pereira! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' Daniel Neil makes way for Luke O'Nien at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 65' The Fulham FC bench stirs into life. Kenny Tete is withdrawn and Bobby Reid gets his opportunity.
- 70' Fulham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Jewison Bennette. He replaces Amad on 71 minute.
- 72' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 72 minute. Edouard Michut leaves to be changed by Pierre Ekwah.
- 77' What composure from Jack Clarke! The England international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 79' Chris Rigg gets the nod from Sunderland AFC. He replaces Abdoullah Ba and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Time for substitution for Fulham FC. Manor Solomon is replaced by Daniel James.
- 82' What composure from Layvin Kurzawa! The France international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 87' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Fulham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Jewison Bennette does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sunderland AFC.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 20
- 10
- 1
-
24
Daniel Neil ↓ Luke O'Nien 64'
- 32
- 5
- 42
-
25
Edouard Michut ↓ Pierre Ekwah 72'
-
16
Amad ↓ Jewison Bennette 71'
-
17
Abdoullah Ba ↓ Chris Rigg 79'
Bench
- 12
-
21
Alex Pritchard ↑ 64'
-
18
Luke O'Nien ↑ 64'
-
19
Jewison Bennette ↑ 71'
- 41
-
13
Chris Rigg ↑ 79'
- 11
-
39
Pierre Ekwah ↑ 72'
- 15
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 3
-
2
Kenny Tete ↓ Bobby Reid 65'
- 30
-
26
Joao Palhinha ↓ Harrison Reed 65'
-
11
Manor Solomon ↓ Daniel James 80'
-
38
Luke Harris ↓ Andreas Pereira 46'
Bench
- 17
- 20
-
21
Daniel James ↑ 80'
-
18
Andreas Pereira ↑ 46'
- 31
-
14
Bobby Reid ↑ 65'
-
9
Aleksandar Mitrovic ↑ 46'
-
6
Harrison Reed ↑ 65'
- 33
Coach
Marco Silva
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack Clarke | 2 |
| Tom Cairney | 1 |
| Andreas Pereira | 1 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 |
| Layvin Kurzawa | 1 |
| Jewison Bennette | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Fulham FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Fulham FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fulham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
64%
Draw or Fulham FC
64%
Sunderland AFC or Fulham FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fulham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Fulham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

