Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0 in the Premier League, with Wilson Isidor’s goal rewarding a disciplined 4-2-3-1 performance built on efficiency without the ball. Fulham controlled 59% possession but struggled to turn that territorial advantage into genuine threat, registering 11 shots without a single effort on target and producing 0.95 xG. Sunderland had only 41% of the ball yet created the clearer openings, posting 2.02 xG from 12 attempts and forcing four shots on target. Their compact midfield shape limited Fulham’s access through central areas, while Isidor provided the decisive edge in the final third. Fulham’s goalkeeper made three saves from four shots on target for a 75% save rate, but Sunderland’s superior chance quality still proved enough. The result gives Sunderland early-season momentum.