"Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half header looked like it would earn Palace three points at Selhurst Park on New Year's Day, but Cairney's excellent leveller meant the spoils were shared. Fulham saw Raul Jimenez hit the post prior to Cairney's equaliser, and Timothy Castagne and Joachim Andersen wasted gilt-edged chances to grab the win in second-half injury time."
"Data Debrief: Cairney capitalises in capital again Long-serving Cairney provided a real moment of brilliance to earn Fulham a point to kick-off 2026, and now each of his last three Premier League goals have come off the bench in London derbies - also netting against Tottenham in December 2024 and Brentford in May 2025. Indeed, since the start of last season, only Brighton (23) have had more Premier League goals scored by substitutes than Fulham (22)."
Tom Cairney came off the bench to score a late equaliser as Fulham drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on New Year's Day. Jean-Philippe Mateta put Palace ahead in the 39th minute with a header from Nathaniel Clyne's cross, his first goal since November 30. Raul Jimenez struck the post for Fulham before Cairney's low edge-of-the-box finish restored parity. In stoppage time, Timothy Castagne saw a curling chance saved by Dean Henderson and Joachim Andersen missed an eight-yard opportunity, leaving the points shared. Cairney's goal continued his trend of impactful substitute strikes in London derbies.
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