Key Takeaways:
- Everton’s historical home dominance against Fulham has waned, with recent encounters favoring the Cottagers.
- Fulham’s away form is a concern, contrasting with their strong home performances.
- Own goals are surprisingly significant for Fulham’s scoring record this season.
- Everton’s passing game has improved under David Moyes, reaching levels not seen in years.
- David Moyes boasts a strong record against Fulham, potentially joining an elite group of managers with 20+ wins against a single club.
Match Preview Summary
Everton and Fulham are set to face off in a Premier League clash with contrasting recent histories and current form. Historically, Everton enjoyed a period of utter dominance at home against Fulham, stringing together 22 consecutive league victories between 1961 and 2018. However, that stronghold has been broken, as the Toffees are now winless in their last four home games against Fulham, having drawn once and lost three times. Conversely, Fulham has had a recent upper hand in this fixture, losing just one of their last seven Premier League games against Everton, winning three and drawing three, although their last encounter at Craven Cottage saw Everton secure a 3-1 victory.
Everton’s recent home form took a hit with a 3-0 defeat to Spurs, marking their first loss at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees will be eager to avoid consecutive home defeats, something they last experienced between December and January of the previous season. Under David Moyes, the last time they suffered consecutive home defeats was back in October 2011.
Fulham’s season has been a tale of two halves, with their three Premier League wins all coming at home. Their most recent victory was against Wolves on MD10. However, their away form is a cause for concern, as they have lost their last four matches on the road. They last endured a longer losing streak away from home between November and January in the 2023-24 season.
Everton’s recent form is mixed, with only one win in their last seven Premier League games, accompanied by three draws and three losses. This contrasts sharply with their previous run of five wins in six games, showcasing the inconsistency they’ve faced this season.
A peculiar aspect of Fulham’s scoring record is their reliance on own goals. Three of their 12 Premier League goals this season have been own goals, proving to be crucial in their victories against Leeds, Brentford, and Wolves. In fact, own goals are currently their leading scorer, surpassing Ryan Sessegnon and Harry Wilson, who each have two goals.
Under David Moyes, Everton’s passing game has seen significant improvement. They are averaging 302 passes per game in the Premier League this season, their highest since the 2020-21 campaign. Notably, only in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons have they averaged more passes under Moyes. Furthermore, their passing accuracy of 79.6% is the highest on record under his management.
David Moyes has a remarkable record against Fulham, having won 19 of his 32 Premier League games against them. This is at least seven more wins than he has against any other side. He now has the opportunity to become only the third manager to achieve 20 or more wins against a single club in the competition, joining the ranks of Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger.
While Raúl Jiménez has scored seven Premier League goals for Fulham in 2025, Ryan Sessegnon has scored six. Sessegnon’s recent form marks a significant improvement, as he has already scored more goals in 2025 (6 in 23 games) than he managed in his 75 appearances between 2018 and 2024.
Lastly, Fulham’s Alex Iwobi has been a key creator for Harry Wilson, setting up eight chances for him in the Premier League this season. This is the most chances one player has created for a single teammate in the competition during the 2025-26 season.