Isidor's late strike lifts Sunderland to first win in Premier League

Wilson Isidor’s late strike handed Sunderland their first Premier League win of the season, ending a winless start and breaking a 17‑year drought against Fulham. The goal, scored in the 75th minute at Craven Cottage, lifted the Black Cats to three points and gave manager Régis Le Bris a much‑needed boost.

Isidor entered the match as a Substitute in the second half, replacing Nilson Angulo. Six minutes later, Habib Diarra delivered a low cross that forced Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno into a desperate lunge, allowing Isidor to fire the ball into the net. The 75th‑minute finish broke the deadlock and secured the 1‑0 result.

Tactical shifts and missed chances

Régis Le Bris responded to a nervous first half by restoring former Paris Saint‑Germain defender Nordi Mukiele to central defence, a move that helped blunt Gonzalo García’s early threat. Sunderland dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances, while Fulham’s Josh King mis‑executed a chance created by Alex Iwobi. Both sides saw the ball swing wide of the target for long spells.

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Significance of the victory

The win marked Sunderland’s first Premier League triumph of the campaign and their first victory over Fulham since December 2017, ending a 17‑year winless streak against the Cottagers. It also came days after Isidor signed a new contract that runs until 2030, cementing his place in the squad.

Looking ahead

Le Bris hinted that the club will look to add a specialist right‑winger and an additional striker before the transfer window closes, hoping to build on the momentum. Sunderland’s next league challenge will test whether the side can turn this isolated success into a sustained run of points.

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