Raúl Jiménez scored twice as Fulham secured an impressive 3-1 win at Sunderland, with Alex Iwobi adding a late third to seal the result.
After a goalless first half in which both sides created openings without finding a breakthrough, the contest came alive after the interval.
Jiménez put the visitors ahead early in the second half, rising to head home from close range following a corner. The Mexican forward then doubled Fulham’s advantage from the penalty spot just before the hour mark after Harry Wilson was brought down in the area.
Nilson Angulo of Sunderland runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Kenny Tete of Fulham during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Fulham at Stadium of Light on February 22, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Sunderland responded with renewed urgency and reduced the deficit in the 78th minute when Enzo Le Fée converted from the spot. His powerful effort gave the home side hope of a comeback and set up a tense finale.
Raul Jimenez of Fulham scores his team’s second goal from the penalty-spot past Robin Roefs of Sunderland during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Fulham at Stadium of Light on February 22, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Nine minutes of added time were signalled, but Fulham remained composed. With Sunderland pushing forward in search of an equaliser, Iwobi finished off a swift counter-attack with a controlled left-footed strike from inside the box to put the result beyond doubt.
Fulham’s Mexican striker #07 Raul Jimenez (R) celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal off a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Fulham at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland in north east England on February 22, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
The victory strengthens Fulham’s position in the table, while Sunderland are left to reflect on missed opportunities despite a spirited second-half effort.
