Wilson Isidor scores as Sunderland edges Fulham in Premier League
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Wilson Isidor scored to secure Sunderland's first win of the season against Fulham in the Premier League on August 30, 2026. The decisive goal came from Isidor after a combination with teammate Habib Diarra in the second half. This victory also marks the end of Sunderland's 17-year winless streak against Fulham in league play. Álvaro Arbeloa, Fulham's manager, was visibly concerned at the final whistle, while Régis Le Bris of Sunderland appeared relieved following the result.
- •Sunderland wins their first match of the season against Fulham.
- •Isidor's goal breaks a 17-year winless run against Fulham.
- •Match took place on August 30, 2026.
- •Fulham's manager Álvaro Arbeloa showed concern at the final whistle.
- •Régis Le Bris of Sunderland appeared relieved after the win.
- 3:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor applies the finishing touch to sink Fulham
"At the final whistle Álvaro Arbeloa provided a study in pensiveness while Régis Le Bris simply looked relieved. An almost palpable fear of losing formed the subtext of a match decided when two of the Sunderland manager’s second-half substitutes, Habib Diarra and Wilson Isidor, combined for the latter to score. Isidor’s goal not merely supplied Sunderland with their first win of the season while leaving Arbeloa’s side pointless but ended his club’s 17-year run without a Premier League victory against Fulham. Continue reading...
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