Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0 at the Stadium of Light to claim their first Premier League home win of the season. The result ended a joint-longest losing run against the Cottagers in all competitions, a streak that dated back to December 2017.
Regis le Bris's side moved up to 11th in the Premier League table with this victory, taking their tally to three points from two games. Their recent form reads WL, with two goals scored and two conceded so far this campaign. The win also puts them three points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Sunderland manager Regis le Bris spoke to BBC Match of the Day after the final whistle. He praised his team's performance against a difficult opponent. "It's good to be back at home and win again," le Bris said. "The Premier League is really demanding and we faced a really good team."
The boss also highlighted the importance of clinical finishing in tight matches. He pointed to the decisive moment in the game as an example of the required quality. "The first one was about being really clinical. I think the movement was really good," le Bris noted. "In this league, you cannot miss two in a row."
This 1-0 triumph was Sunderland's first win over Fulham since a Championship clash at the Stadium of Light in December 2017. It also continued a specific positive trend for the club. Sunderland have now won their first Premier League home game in each of the last two seasons. Their previous top-flight home victory before that run was a famous 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur back in 2007.
The three points provide a solid platform as the club looks to reinforce the squad before the transfer window closes. Le Bris confirmed the core of the team has been kept together and that work is ongoing to add new faces, mentioning defender Nordi Mukiele as one example of their efforts.
After two matches, Sunderland's league standing is 11th with a balanced record. They have a goal difference of zero, having scored and conceded two goals each. This early-season stability is something the management will want to build upon. Fans can track the team's progress throughout the campaign on the official standings page.
The fixture list now presents a quick turnaround. Sunderland's next challenge is an away trip to face Brentford, who currently sit 5th in the table. That match is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
