Fulham – Crystal Palace

Fulham’s hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone were dented as they fell 2‑3 at home to Crystal Palace, slipping to 18th place with just one point from four matches. The visitors moved up to 16th, their third point coming from the win that also gave them a positive head‑to‑head record this season. Palace’s three goals pushed their goal difference to –5, while Fulham’s defence, already conceding seven, now sits at a worrying –3. The result leaves the London clubs still separated by a single place, with Palace holding the psychological edge after their sole encounter. Both sides will now look to regroup quickly as the battle for survival intensifies.