Alex Iwobi strikes as Fulham edge past Hull City in Premier League

Published on: 17 October 2026

Alex Iwobi scored his first goal of the season as Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Hull City in the seventh round of the Premier League.

The Nigeria defensive midfielder settled the contest in the 33rd minute, producing the only goal of the game to give Fulham a narrow lead. Marco Silva’s side held on to their advantage until the final whistle to claim all three points.

Iwobi started the match and played the full 90 minutes. His decisive contribution earned him the man-of-the-match award, recognising his influence in a closely fought encounter.

The 30-year-old has now made seven league appearances this season, featuring in every Premier League match played by Fulham since the campaign began.

Iwobi is under contract with Fulham until June 2028 and is valued at €20m by Transfermarkt. His goal against Hull City was his first of the season and added another important contribution to his record in the Premier League.

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