It proved to be a chastening afternoon for Régis Le Bris and his Sunderland side as they were beaten 3-1 by Marco Silva’s side.
Some big missed chances in the second half proved key as Fulham struck twice from set plays and then a late counter to secure the points.
Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...
1. GK - Robin Roefs
Not much he could do about any of the goals, with Raul Jimenez’s penalty well taken. His distribution was at times very good and yielded some good openings. 6 | Getty Images
2. RB - Nordi Mukiele
Picked up an injury early on and though he tried to play through it, had no choice but to come off after going down a second time. Major worry for Sunderland heading into a busy and crucial few weeks. N/A | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB - Dan Ballard
Sunderland’s best player in the game. By and large dominant in his duel with Jimenez, played some good forward passes and a threat in the box, winning the penalty which gave Sunderland hope. 7 | Getty Images
4. CB - Omar Alderete
Lost the ball once or twice in the first half but it didn’t cost his team. A solid game in the main with Sunderland punished ruthlessly in the second half. 6 | Chris Fryatt