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Fulham F.C.

Professional football club based in London
Professional football club based in London
Fulham F.C. is London's oldest professional football club, founded in 1879. They have a rich history of winning various league titles and have competed in the Premier League for many seasons, including winning the 2021-22 EFL Championship title.
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Fulham F.C. Founded
Fulham Football Club was founded in the year 1879.
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Fulham F.C. Season 1998-06
The Fulham F.C. had a season in 1998-06 with 38 matches played.
1879
Formation of Fulham Football Club as St Andrew's Cricket & Football Club
Fulham Football Club was established in 1879 as St Andrew's Cricket & Football Club by worshippers at St. Andrew's Church in Fulham. They later shortened the name to Fulham and won the West London Cup in 1887.
1887
Fulham wins the West London Amateur Cup
In 1887, Fulham Football Club achieved success by winning the West London Amateur Cup, marking the beginning of their victorious journey in various championships.
1893
Fulham participates in the West London league
Fulham Football Club joined the West London league in 1893 and emerged victorious, showcasing their growing prowess in the football arena.
1896
Fulham Football Club declines offer to move
In 1896, Fulham Football Club declined an offer to abandon Craven Cottage due to financial disagreement, leading to the decision to build a team for a stadium instead of the usual practice.
1898-12-12
Fulham Gains Professional Status
On December 12, 1898, Fulham obtained professional status and were admitted into the Southern League's Second Division, marking a shift towards a more competitive football environment.
1902-03
Fulham Promoted to Southern League First Division
In the 1902-03 season, Fulham achieved promotion to the Southern League First Division, signifying their progress in the league hierarchy.
1903
Fulham adopts all-white uniform
In 1903, Fulham adopted an all-white uniform, which became their iconic look, ending a period of kit changes and variations.
1904
Appointment of first manager at Fulham
Bradshaw became the first designated manager at Fulham in 1904, marking the beginning of managerial roles at the club.
1905-06
Fulham's Southern League Victory
Fulham won the Southern League in the 1905-06 season, showcasing their early success in football competitions.
1906-07
Fulham's Second Southern League Victory
Fulham clinched another victory in the Southern League during the 1906-07 season, further solidifying their position in football.
1907-09-03
Fulham's first league game in the Football League
Fulham played their first ever league game in the Football League on September 3, 1907, against Hull City. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for Fulham.
1908-09
Fulham F.C. 2nd Division Performance
Fulham F.C. performance in the 2nd Division in the 1908-09 season.
1909-10
Fulham F.C. 2nd Division Standings
Fulham F.C. standings in the 2nd Division in the 1909-10 season.
1910-11
Fulham F.C. 2nd Division Results
Fulham F.C. results in the 2nd Division in the 1910-11 season.
1911-12
Fulham F.C. 2nd Division Performance
Fulham F.C. performance in the 2nd Division in the 1911-12 season.
1926
Fulham becomes first British team to sell hot dogs at their ground
In 1926, Fulham made history by becoming the first British team to sell hot dogs at their ground. This innovation added a new dimension to the matchday experience for fans.
1931
Fulham wins the 3rd Division South
In the 1931-32 season, Fulham won the 3rd Division South, scoring 111 goals and securing promotion back to the Second Division. They achieved this by beating Torquay United 10-2.
1938-10-08
Highest attendance at Craven Cottage
On October 8, 1938, Craven Cottage recorded its highest attendance of 49,335 during a match against Millwall. This remains the all-time highest attendance at the stadium.
1945
Formation of Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club was established in 1945.
1948
John Fox Watson transfers to Real Madrid
In 1948, John Fox Watson made a groundbreaking move by transferring to Real Madrid, becoming one of the first players from the United Kingdom to sign for a high-profile foreign club. This transfer marked a new era in player movements.
1950
Johnny Haynes signs for Fulham
Johnny Haynes signed for Fulham as a schoolboy in 1950 and went on to become one of the most influential players in the club's history, holding many club records and playing for 18 years.
1951-05-20
Fulham plays exhibition match in North America
On May 20, 1951, Fulham played one of their first games in North America in an exhibition match against Celtic at Delorimier Stadium in Montreal, attracting 29,000 spectators.
1958
Fulham wins promotion to First Division
In the 1958 season, Fulham won promotion back to the First Division by finishing second to Sheffield Wednesday.
1962
Johnny Haynes injured in a car accident
Johnny Haynes was injured in a car accident in Blackpool in 1962, which affected his fitness and form, leading to him missing out on playing for England in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
1966
Fulham's dramatic escape from relegation
In the 1965-66 season, Fulham staged a remarkable comeback by winning nine and drawing two of their last 13 games to avoid relegation.
1968
Fulham suffers relegation to 3rd Division
Fulham was relegated to the 3rd Division in the 1967-68 season after winning only 10 out of 42 games.
1975
Fulham's FA Cup Final
Fulham reached their only FA Cup final in 1975, losing 2-0 to West Ham United at Wembley Stadium.
1978
Signing of Gordon 'Ivor' Davies by Fulham
In 1978, Fulham signed Gordon 'Ivor' Davies who went on to become the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 178 goals in all competitions.
1980
Foundation of London Broncos
Fulham founded the rugby league club, now known as London Broncos, in 1980 to generate additional income, but it faced financial losses annually.
1982-05-01
Fulham's match against Derby County
Fulham narrowly missed out on back-to-back promotions to the First Division in 1982-83, losing 1-0 to Derby County in a match that was abandoned due to a pitch invasion and never replayed.
1986
Relegation of Fulham to the Third Division
In 1986, Fulham was relegated to the Third Division after the club faced financial difficulties and had to sell off promising players.
1987
Formation of Fulham FC (1987) Ltd.
In 1987, Fulham nearly went out of business but was saved by ex-player Jimmy Hill through the formation of a new company, Fulham FC (1987) Ltd.
1992
Fulham's restoration to the Second Division
In 1992, Fulham was restored to the Second Division of The Football League after the foundation of the Premier League and the resignation of 22 clubs.
1993
Relegation to 3rd Division
After a poor 1993–94 season, Fulham was relegated from the 2nd Division to the new 3rd Division.
1995
Financial Troubles at Fulham
In 1995, Fulham Football Club faced financial difficulties, posing a threat to its existence until the takeover by Mohamed Al Fayed.
1996
Micky Adams becomes player-manager of Fulham
In February 1996, Micky Adams took over as player-manager of Fulham and oversaw an improvement in form that lifted the team out of relegation danger.
1997
Mohamed Al Fayed Takes Over Fulham
Mohamed Al Fayed's takeover of Fulham in 1997 marked a turning point for the club, as he not only saved it from financial peril but also steered it towards a brighter future.
1998-05
Ray Wilkins leaves Fulham F.C.
In May 1998, Ray Wilkins left Fulham F.C. after an argument over team selection, handing over full managerial duties to Kevin Keegan.
1999
Kevin Keegan becomes manager of England
In 1999, Kevin Keegan left Fulham F.C. to become the manager of the England national football team.
2000-01
Jean Tigana leads Fulham F.C. to Premier League promotion
In the 2000–01 season, Jean Tigana guided Fulham F.C. to their third promotion in five seasons, securing top-flight status for the club for the first time since 1968.
2000-03
Paul Bracewell dismissed as Fulham F.C. manager
In March 2000, Paul Bracewell was dismissed as the manager of Fulham F.C. due to the team's declining form, leading to the appointment of Jean Tigana.
2001-02
Fulham F.C. competes in the Premier League
In the 2001–02 season, Fulham F.C. competed in the Premier League for the first time, finishing in 13th place.
2002-03
Fulham avoids relegation under Chris Coleman
In the 2002-03 season, Fulham faced the threat of relegation with five games left to play. Manager Jean Tigana was dismissed, and Chris Coleman took over temporarily, leading the team to win 10 points out of 15 and secure their position in the league. Coleman was later appointed as the permanent manager in the summer of 2003.
2003-04
Managers
Chris Coleman and Jean Tigana served as managers for Fulham F.C. during the 2003-04 season.
2004-05
Coleman guides Fulham to a 13th-place finish
During the 2004-05 season, Chris Coleman led Fulham to a secure 13th-place finish in the league. Despite a challenging start, Coleman's management resulted in a respectable position for the team.
2005-06
Manager Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman was the manager of Fulham F.C. during the 2005-06 season.
2006-07
Coleman's departure and Lawrie Sanchez's appointment
In the 2006-07 season, Chris Coleman's tenure as Fulham manager came to an end as the club terminated his contract in April 2007. He was replaced by Lawrie Sanchez, the Northern Ireland manager. Sanchez's first task was to secure Fulham's top-flight status, which they achieved by defeating Liverpool.
2007-08
Roy Hodgson appointed as Fulham Manager
Roy Hodgson took over as the manager of Fulham in December 2007, making significant signings and leading the team to avoid relegation.
2008-02-03
Billy the Badger sent off for break-dancing during a match
Billy the Badger was sent off during a home game against Aston Villa for break-dancing in the corner of the pitch after the game had commenced. He blamed his badger hearing and eyesight for the incident.
2008-05-22
Mark Schwarzer signed by Fulham
Roy Hodgson secured the signing of experienced Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on a free transfer from Middlesbrough.
2008-05-28
Brian McBride leaves Fulham for Chicago Fire
Club legend Brian McBride decided not to renew his contract with Fulham and returned to Major League Soccer to play for the Chicago Fire.
2008-06-12
Andranik Teymourian joins Fulham
Fulham added the signing of Andranik Teymourian, a 25-year-old Armenian-Iranian defensive midfielder who had previously played for Bolton and the Iran national team.
2008-07-15
Bobby Zamora and John Paintsil signed by Fulham
Fulham announced the joint signing of Bobby Zamora and John Paintsil from London rivals West Ham.
2008-07-29
Andrew Johnson joins Fulham
Andrew Johnson, previously from Everton, joined Fulham for a reported fee rising to almost £13 million, becoming the second most expensive signing in Fulham's history.
2009-03-11
Billy the Badger walks across the goal during a match
Billy the Badger walked across the goal during a match, although it went unnoticed by the referee. He later apologized for the incident.
2009-03-21
Fulham defeats Manchester United
Fulham sensationally defeated Premier League defending champions Manchester United 2-0 at Craven Cottage, with goals scored by Danny Murphy and Zoltán Gera.
2010-05-12
Fulham reaches Europa League final
Fulham reached the final of the Europa League in the 2009-10 season, facing Spanish club Atlético Madrid. Despite a valiant effort, Fulham was beaten 2-1 after extra time, marking their first European cup final.
2010-06-02
Roy Hodgson leaves Fulham
At the end of the successful 2009-10 season, Roy Hodgson left Fulham to manage Liverpool, after leading Fulham to the Europa League final and achieving significant victories in the competition.
2010-07-29
Mark Hughes succeeds Hodgson at Fulham
Mark Hughes took over as the manager of Fulham by signing a two-year contract after Roy Hodgson. However, he resigned after just one season.
2011-06-02
Martin Jol replaces Mark Hughes as manager of Fulham
Martin Jol became the manager of Fulham on a two-year deal after Mark Hughes resigned. This marked a change in leadership for the club.
2011-06-07
Martin Jol becomes Fulham manager
Martin Jol took over as Fulham manager from Mark Hughes, signing a two-year contract. His initial matches included a 3-0 Europa League win against NSÍ Runavík, but Fulham faced challenges in progressing further in the competition.
2012-02-11
Pavel Pogrebnyak's debut goal against Stoke City
On 11 February 2012, Pavel Pogrebnyak scored on his debut in the 2–1 win over Stoke City.
2013-05-19
Fulham's victory over Swansea City
Fulham ended a seven-match winless run by beating Swansea City 3–0 away at the Liberty Stadium on the final game of the 2012–13 season.
2013-07-12
Shahid Khan purchases Fulham Football Club
Shahid Khan completed the purchase of Fulham Football Club from Mohamed Al-Fayed on 12 July 2013 for a reported £150–200 million.
2014-05-03
Fulham's relegation to the Championship
Fulham were eventually relegated to the Championship after a 4–1 defeat away to Stoke on 3 May 2014.
2015-12-27
Slaviša Jokanović appointed as Fulham manager
Serbian Slaviša Jokanović was appointed as Fulham manager on 27 December 2015.
2018-05-26
Fulham's EFL Championship play-off final win
Fulham won the EFL Championship play-off final against Aston Villa on 26 May 2018, securing a return to the Premier League.
2019-02-28
Scott Parker becomes caretaker manager of Fulham
Scott Parker took over as caretaker manager of Fulham after Claudio Ranieri left the club on 28 February 2019. He was later permanently appointed as the manager on 10 May 2019.
2019-04-03
Fulham's relegation from the Premier League
Fulham was unable to avoid relegation from the Premier League on 3 April 2019, under the caretaker management of Scott Parker.
2020-08-04
Fulham's return to the Premier League through play-off final
Fulham returned to the Premier League on 4 August 2020, defeating Brentford 2–1 in the play-off final after finishing fourth in the Championship.
2021-03-04
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham FC
Fulham FC suffered a heavy defeat against Tottenham Hotspur with a score of 0-3 in an away match.
2021-05-10
Fulham's relegation from the Premier League
Fulham was relegated from the Premier League after a 2–0 defeat to Burnley on 10 May 2021, following just a single season back in the top flight.
2021-08-28
Fulham vs Norwich City 6-0
Fulham defeated Norwich City with a score of 6-0 at home.
2021-09-18
Fulham vs Chelsea 1-4
Fulham faced a 1-4 defeat against Chelsea at home.
2021-09-28
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC
Fulham FC faced a tough loss against Aston Villa with a score of 0-3 in an away game.
2022-01-08
Fulham's 5-0 Victory over Norwich City
On January 8, 2022, Fulham achieved a remarkable 5-0 victory over Norwich City at home. It was a dominant performance by Fulham, showcasing their strength and skill on the field.
2022-01-15
Fulham F.C. 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Fulham F.C. achieved a significant victory over West Bromwich Albion F.C. with a score of 3-0 at home.
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