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Fulham break winless streak with 1‑0 win over Hull

Alex Iwobi's 33rd‑minute strike secured Fulham's first league win under Alvaro Arbeloa, moving them out of the relegation zone.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:55:08 GMT

Fulham secured a 1‑0 Premier League win over Hull City at Craven Cottage on Monday, ending a six‑match winless run under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Alex Iwobi scored the only goal in the 33rd minute, and the result lifted the London club out of the bottom three.

Hull dominated early moments but could not convert chances. Fulham’s pressure paid off when a poor clearance by Brooke Norton‑Cuffy fell to Sander Berge, who passed to Iwobi on the edge of the box. Iwobi’s driven finish squeezed through goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, who cited a slight deflection. The home side continued to threaten, with Oscar Bobb and Timothy Castagne creating chances down the left.

In the second half, Hull pressed for an equaliser, but Tzolakis made a crucial save with his feet to deny Josh King after a defensive lapse by Semi Ajayi. Later, a cross from a 19‑year‑old teammate found Gonzalo Garcia, whose header struck the crossbar. The match ended with a late red card for Ryan Sessegnon, who was sent off for a studs‑on‑studs challenge on Robinio Vaz.

The victory provides valuable breathing room for Arbeloa, whose job had been under scrutiny after failing to win any of his first six league matches. The win also moves Fulham out of the relegation zone, though the team’s earlier wastefulness – dropping eight points from winning positions this season – remains a concern.

Key facts

Fulham beat Hull City 1‑0 at Craven Cottage. (independent.co.uk)
Alex Iwobi scored the only goal in the 33rd minute. (independent.co.uk)
Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis was sent the wrong way by a deflection. (independent.co.uk)
Ryan Sessegnon received a red card late in the match. (independent.co.uk)
The win lifted Fulham out of the Premier League bottom three. (independent.co.uk)