Wilson Isidor came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Sunderland claimed a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, securing the club's first three points of the Premier League season.

The substitute forward made the decisive impact in the 64th minute, breaking the deadlock with a strike that proved enough to separate the two sides in a tightly contested encounter.

Sunderland had to work hard throughout for the result, with Fulham offering stubborn resistance at their home ground. The win ends what had been a frustrating start to the campaign for Sunderland and provides a significant confidence boost as the season takes shape.