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ANALYSIS: Sunderland 1 Fulham 0 – Five things we learned

Following last season’s struggles against Fulham, with the Cottagers completing the double over Sunderland, the Black Cats’ first home game of the new campaign was never going to be an easy task. I don’t think any fan went into the game expecting an end-to-end, seven-goal thriller with chances galore.

31.08.26, 10:41 Updated 31.08.26, 10:53 4 Minute Read

Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

This was a game Sunderland simply needed to win to get their season up and running – and, thankfully, they found a way to do just that.

Wilson Isidor’s late strike finally broke the deadlock in what was ultimately a deserved, if somewhat laboured, victory.

Here are five things we learned from Sunderland’s first Premier League win of the season.

1. Wilson Isidor has given Régis Le Bris a real selection headache

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Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.

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