Stadium of Light, Sunderland — February 22, 2026
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi played a key role as Fulham claimed a 3‑1 victory against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, ending a three-match losing streak and boosting their position in the Premier League standings.
After a scoreless first half, Fulham opened the scoring in the 54th minute when Iwobi delivered a pinpoint corner that found Raúl Jiménez, who headed the ball into the net. Shortly after, Jiménez converted a penalty following a VAR review to make it 2‑0. Sunderland managed to pull one back in the 76th minute through Enzo Le Fée from the penalty spot, offering a glimmer of hope to the home side.
Iwobi then put the result beyond doubt in the 85th minute, finishing a swift counter-attack with a composed strike after receiving a perfectly timed pass from Harry Wilson, giving Fulham a 3‑1 lead and sending their traveling supporters into celebration.
The Nigerian midfielder’s goal and assist highlighted his importance to Marco Silva’s squad this season, showcasing his ability to influence big matches. Fulham’s victory not only snapped their recent poor run but also strengthened their push for a strong finish in the Premier League.