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Fulham v Crystal Palace result

Full-time · Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace

Premier League · · Craven Cottage

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The model’s pre-match pick

Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace — Crystal Palace won this Premier League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
Best price: 1.33 at William Hill
This is one free selection. The model’s confidence rating, value against the bookmakers and every other market are part of Pro.
The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.7% of 5142 landed (95% range 76.5–78.8%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
How often calls like this land: when the model rated home or away, not the draw (double chance) between 62% and 80% in 21 top-flight leagues over the last 365 days — every such forecast, not only the free picks — it landed 1,910 of 2,556 times (74.7%), against an average rating of 73.4%. How we measure →
Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Fulham: 2.90 to 2.53 in expected goals, from 25 shots to 10, ahead on xG from the 32nd minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The result went the other way.

The result

Crystal Palace won 3–2 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Saturday 5 September.

The goals

Crystal Palace came from behind: Fulham led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Fulham: Joshua King (11’) and César Palacios (42’); Crystal Palace: Tyrick Mitchell (35’, assisted by Edward Nketiah; 54’) and Benjamin Chilwell (77’, assisted by Daichi Kamada).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Benjamin Chilwell’s goal on 77 minutes.

Discipline

Samuel Barrott, England showed no yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions).

What it changes

Fulham move down from 15th to 17th (three league matches played). Fulham have scored nine goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games). Fulham have conceded 11 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Crystal Palace move up from 20th to 13th (shared) (three league matches played). Crystal Palace have scored nine goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games). Crystal Palace have conceded 21 goals, the most of the 20 clubs.

With five goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 3, across 10 matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) 10.6, A. Disasi (Crystal Palace) 7.6 and Joshua King (Fulham) 7.2 led the match.

Head-to-head

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Fulham.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Fulham or Crystal Palace (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.7% of the time in the last 90 days (3993 of 5142).

Next up

Fulham next host Newcastle on 7 November 2026.

Crystal Palace next host Liverpool on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Fulham: Fulham v Newcastle, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Crystal Palace: Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace · Premier League
  • Venue: Craven Cottage · London
  • Referee: Samuel Barrott, England
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Fulham 1 · draws 2 · Crystal Palace 3 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Fulham 2W 1D 2L · Crystal Palace 1W 1D 3L

Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 19 September 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.13 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.13 / 2.88
Corners
against 3.75 / 6 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 3.88
Shots on target
against 4 / 5.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.25
Cards
against 1.5 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 30 August 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 30 August 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameFulham for / againstLineCrystal Palace for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5our book
1.13 for · 2 against n 8
Corners won
6.13 for · 3.75 against n 8
9.5standard
2.88 for · 6 against n 8
Shots
15.63 for · 11.38 against n 8
19.5standard
11.63 for · 15 against n 8
Shots on target
4.25 for · 4 against n 8
8.5standard
3.88 for · 5.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.5 for · 11.5 against n 8
21.5standard
9.13 for · 10.38 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.5 against n 8
3.5standard
1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: Samuel Barrott, England.

Fulham

Fulham Goalkeeper

Fulham — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
B. Leno290180 min63 /9042 /9000 /90
B. Lecomte19090 min22 /9000 /9000 /90
Fulham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Leno n 890
37/5
B. Lecomte n 790
1.75/1

Fulham Defensive

Fulham — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Bassey369208 min31.3 /9020.9 /9000 /9083.5 /9010.4 /9010.4 /90
A. Robinson286172 min63.1 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9094.7 /9000 /9000 /90
T. Castagne279158 min21.1 /9021.1 /9010.6 /90105.7 /9052.8 /9010.6 /90
J. Andersen276152 min00 /9010.6 /9000 /9095.3 /9031.8 /9010.6 /90
Jorge Cuenca19090 min11 /9011 /9033 /9033 /9000 /9000 /90
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Fulham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Bassey n 882.3
0.53/1
1.66/3
J. Canvot
Gonzalo García n 365.7
1.82/2
0.91/1
—
Oscar Bobb n 853.8
0.63/0
1.55/2
D. Kamada
César Palacios n 355.3
2.73/2
00/0
D. Kamada
Shea Charles n 345
00/0
0.71/0
T. Mitchell
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Fulham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Bassey n 882.3
1.98/4
Gonzalo García n 365.7
0.51/0
Oscar Bobb n 853.8
2.35/4
César Palacios n 355.3
1.62/1
Shea Charles n 345
0.71/0
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Fulham Attacking

Fulham — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Gonzalo García366197 min20.9 /9000 /9020.9 /9020.9 /9010.5 /9041.8 /90
Rodrigo Muniz17373 min11.2 /9000 /9044.9 /9022.5 /9022.5 /9011.2 /90
M. Zepa14545 min00 /9012 /9036 /9024 /9036 /9036 /90
Oscar Bobb360180 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9021 /9010.5 /90
César Palacios355166 min00 /9000 /9021.1 /9000 /9021.1 /9052.7 /90
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Fulham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Bassey n 882.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
Gonzalo García n 365.7
0.92/0
0.92/0
Oscar Bobb n 853.8
0.42/0
0.21/0
César Palacios n 355.3
1.12/0
00/0
Shea Charles n 345
0.71/0
00/0
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Fulham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Bassey n 882.3
00/0
00/0
Gonzalo García n 365.7
0.92/0
00/0
Oscar Bobb n 853.8
00/0
00/0
César Palacios n 355.3
00/0
00/0
Shea Charles n 345
00/0
00/0
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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Goalkeeper

Crystal Palace — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
D. Henderson290180 min73.5 /9042 /9000 /90
Crystal Palace — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Henderson n 890
3.15/5

Crystal Palace Defensive

Crystal Palace — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Richards290180 min42 /9042 /9000 /9073.5 /9000 /9000 /90
J. Canvot290180 min52.5 /9000 /9031.5 /90105 /9000 /9000 /90
T. Tomiyasu24692 min11 /9043.9 /9000 /9032.9 /9011 /9000 /90
C. Riad17272 min11.3 /9011.3 /9000 /9033.8 /9022.5 /9000 /90
A. Disasi11616 min15.6 /9000 /9000 /9015.6 /9015.6 /9000 /90
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Crystal Palace — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Kamada n 874.8
1.25/2
26/4
César Palacios
A. Wharton n 873.3
0.83/1
1.26/2
—
C. Richards n 882.4
0.54/0
0.32/0
—
T. Mitchell n 884.4
0.42/1
0.95/2
Shea Charles
J. Canvot n 890
0.31/1
0.84/2
C. Bassey
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Crystal Palace — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Kamada n 874.8
3.38/6
T. Mitchell n 884.4
3.27/7
A. Wharton n 873.3
3.27/5
C. Richards n 882.4
1.86/5
J. Canvot n 890
1.66/4
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Crystal Palace Attacking

Crystal Palace — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
E. Nketiah262123 min00 /9000 /9032.2 /9010.7 /9032.2 /9010.7 /90
Yeremy Pino252103 min00 /9000 /9032.6 /9000 /9021.7 /9000 /90
J. Strand Larsen24590 min00 /9000 /9022 /9011 /9000 /9000 /90
D. McNeil24385 min00 /9000 /9011.1 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
E. Guessand22754 min00 /9000 /9011.7 /9011.7 /9000 /9000 /90
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Crystal Palace — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Wharton n 873.3
1.14/2
0.63/1
T. Mitchell n 884.4
0.84/2
0.32/0
C. Richards n 882.4
0.74/1
0.32/0
J. Canvot n 890
0.42/1
0.11/0
D. Kamada n 874.8
0.21/0
00/0
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Crystal Palace — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 30 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Wharton n 873.3
0.21/0
00/0
T. Mitchell n 884.4
00/0
0.11/0
D. Henderson n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Canvot n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Richards n 882.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
FulhamCrystal Palace
64%Possession36%
3.14Expected goals (xG)1.97
25Shots10
6Shots on target5
10Shots off target3
9Blocked shots2
22Shots inside the box7
7Corners1
1Offsides6
6Fouls7
2Saves5
678Passes377
89%Pass accuracy79%

Fulham Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Andersen9000002207.2
T. Castagne9000312206.3
C. Bassey9000000106.3
Joshua King9010112108.2
Gonzalo García9000201106.5
B. Leno9000000006.7
A. Iwobi8300001107.2
A. Robinson7900102206.5
Shea Charles7900003006.7
Oscar Bobb7900214007.7
César Palacios6110421006.6
S. Berge sub2900000006.9
Rodrigo Muniz sub1200211006.2
R. Sessegnon sub1100101006.3
E. Smith Rowe sub1100000006.5
H. Larsson sub1100000107.2

Crystal Palace Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Richards9000110107.3
A. Khalaili9000100307.3
A. Wharton9000000107
D. Henderson9000000006.9
A. Disasi9000001407.6
J. Canvot9000000206.2
D. Kamada8901002006.6
Yeremy Pino8900103107.2
Q. Timber7400100106.3
T. Mitchell7420221208.9
E. Nketiah4501111106.9
J. Strand Larsen sub4500000006.6
B. Chilwell sub1610110007.6
W. Hughes sub1600000006.6
Óscar Mingueza sub10000010–
D. Osorio sub10000010–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Fulham v Crystal Palace — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
FulhamDWLWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
Crystal PalaceDLWLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Fulham 1 · 2 draws · Crystal Palace 3 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2026-01-01 Crystal Palace 1–1 Fulham
  • 2025-12-07 Fulham 1–2 Crystal Palace
  • 2025-03-29 Fulham 0–3 Crystal Palace
  • 2025-02-22 Fulham 0–2 Crystal Palace
  • 2024-11-09 Crystal Palace 0–2 Fulham
  • 2024-04-27 Fulham 1–1 Crystal Palace
League standing · 2026/27
Fulham#15 pos9 pts9 pl-2 GD
Crystal Palace#18 pos7 pts9 pl-12 GD
Goals per game
Fulham scored1
Crystal Palace scored1
Fulham conceded1.22
Crystal Palace conceded2.33

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Fulham 2.90 xG from 25 shots, Crystal Palace 2.53 from 10. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Eddie Nketiah 22' · 0.53 xGTimothy Castagne 32' · 0.49 xGYeremi Pino 53' · 0.41 xGAnan Khalaili 76' · 0.35 xGOscar Bobb 59' · 0.16 xGCésar Palacios 48' · 0.14 xGOscar Bobb 70' · 0.13 xGGonzalo García 66' · 0.13 xGRodrigo Muniz 87' · 0.11 xGJoshua King 48' · 0.10 xGOscar Bobb 23' · 0.10 xGCésar Palacios 26' · 0.10 xGHugo Larsson 92' · 0.09 xGRodrigo Muniz 85' · 0.09 xGGonzalo García 48' · 0.08 xGRyan Sessegnon 85' · 0.07 xGCésar Palacios 55' · 0.07 xGCésar Palacios 60' · 0.06 xGTimothy Castagne 27' · 0.06 xGAlex Iwobi 22' · 0.05 xGAntonee Robinson 37' · 0.05 xGGonzalo García 37' · 0.04 xGTimothy Castagne 3' · 0.04 xGTyrick Mitchell 53' · 0.04 xGChris Richards 17' · 0.03 xGAntonee Robinson 23' · 0.03 xGGonzalo García 44' · 0.03 xGGonzalo García 30' · 0.02 xGQuinten Timber 21' · 0.02 xGAnan Khalaili 19' · 0.01 xGCésar Palacios 41' · 0.54 xG · goalTyrick Mitchell 34' · 0.40 xG · goalBen Chilwell 76' · 0.39 xG · goalTyrick Mitchell 53' · 0.35 xG · goalJoshua King 10' · 0.12 xG · goal
Fulham (attacking right)Crystal Palace (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Fulham2522.90
Crystal Palace1032.53

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Fulham led on xG, 1.67 to 0.98. At full time, Fulham led on xG, 2.90 to 2.53. The widest gap was 1.01 xG to Fulham, in the 48th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.91.400′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Fulham 10 minGoal - Crystal Palace 34 minGoal - Fulham 41 minGoal - Crystal Palace 53 minGoal - Crystal Palace 76 min
Fulham 2.90 xGCrystal Palace 2.53 xGdots = goals · 35 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Fulham v Crystal Palace?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Fulham v Crystal Palace was Home or Away (best price 1.33 at William Hill).
What is the head-to-head record between Fulham and Crystal Palace?
In their last 6 meetings, Fulham won 1, Crystal Palace won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Fulham and Crystal Palace?
Recent form — Fulham 2W 1D 2L; Crystal Palace 1W 1D 3L.

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