The winning goal was scored by Wilson Isidor, who came on as a substitute in the second half. Isidor's goal was the result of a combination with Habib Diarra, who also came on as a substitute. The two players had a significant impact on the game, breathing new life into Sunderland's attack and capitalising on Fulham's high defensive line.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating few clear-cut chances in the first half. However, Sunderland's central midfielder Noah Sadiki had a strong performance, extinguishing many potential visiting fires and leaving Fulham's goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, undisturbed.
The introduction of Diarra and Isidor in the second half proved to be a turning point in the game, as they combined to score the winning goal. Isidor's goal was a high-velocity, cleanly incisive shot that whizzed past Fulham's goalkeeper, Leno.
The win is a significant one for Sunderland, who had been struggling to find their footing in the season. The team's manager, Régis Le Bris, will be hoping that this result will be a turning point for his team, and that they can build on this momentum in their next match.