Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0 at the Stadium of Light, ending a 17-year wait for a Premier League win over their opponents and securing their first victory of the season. The winning goal came from substitute Wilson Isidor, who combined with fellow replacement Habib Diarra in a match otherwise defined by caution and few clear-cut chances, leaving Fulham without a point after two games.

A tight first half saw Sunderland's Noah Sadiki dominate midfield, restricting Fulham to a single half-chance for Josh King, while neither goalkeeper was seriously tested. After the break, Nordi Mukiele's crucial tackle denied Gonzalo García, before Régis Le Bris turned to substitutes Diarra and Isidor, who combined twice in quick succession — Isidor first striking the post before atoning moments later with a fierce finish past Bernd Leno, sealing the win despite Diarra's cameo being cut short by injury.