As Fulham prepares to host Everton in their next Premier League clash, the historic rivalry between these two teams adds intrigue to the matchup. Fulham has enjoyed significant success at home against Everton in the Premier League, having won their first seven home games against them.
Historical Context and Recent Performance
Fulham won eight of their first nine encounters at Craven Cottage against Everton, with only one defeat. However, the narrative has shifted recently; they have claimed just one victory in the last nine meetings at home against Everton, resulting in four draws and four losses.
- First seven home wins against Everton: Fulham (Premier League history)
- Last nine home matches against Everton: 1 win (D4 L4)
Last November, Everton defeated Fulham 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees aim to achieve a league double over Fulham for the first time since the 2013-14 season. This upcoming match has unique significance, as Everton and Fulham have one of the highest percentages of home wins when playing against each other, sitting at 65% overall.
Statistical Highlights
Several key statistics paint a picture of Fulham’s and Everton’s current forms:
- Fulham has lost three Premier League matches this season due to 90th-minute winners, tying their highest total in a single campaign.
- Only Tottenham Hotspur (29) and Aston Villa (26) have conceded more late goals than Fulham (25).
- Everton has allowed just 11 goals in 12 away games this season, the second best in the league.
This is notable as it’s the first time since the 2008-09 season that they have kept their away goals conceded to fewer than one per game. Fulham has been effective at home, winning 7 out of 12 encounters this season, matching their total from the previous campaign.
Managerial Impact and Player Contributions
Since David Moyes returned to manage Everton in January of last year, the team has drawn more Premier League matches than any other club—14 draws. They also rank sixth in points gained since his return, accumulating 65 points from the last 43 matches.
On the contrary, Fulham has predominantly scored in the second half of games since Christmas; 90% of their goals (9 out of 10) have come in the latter half. Their first half shot conversion rate is noticeably lower at 2.5%.
James Garner has been critical for Everton in the midfield, leading the team with 125 possessions won as well as 74 tackles and 35 interceptions. Meanwhile, Raúl Jiménez remains a key offensive player for Fulham, scoring six Premier League goals this season, making him the club’s second highest scorer at age 34 or over, behind Brian McBride.
| Player | Goals Scored | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Raúl Jiménez | 6 | 34+ |
| Brian McBride | 9 | 34+ |
As Fulham faces Everton, the historical dynamics, recent statistics, and player performances will play crucial roles in determining the outcome of this Premier League fixture.
