Jiménez Penalty Secures Fulham Victory Over Nottingham Forest

Raúl Jiménez converted a penalty to deliver Fulham a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at Craven Cottage. The victory moves Fulham 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

Match Details

The decisive moment came in the first half when Jiménez calmly slotted home a penalty awarded after a foul by Douglas Luiz on Kevin. The penalty was described as “a little bit soft” by Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher [Sky Sports].

Team Performance

Fulham struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match, particularly with the absence of attacking talents Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze. Nottingham Forest, despite controlling much of the play, lacked the cutting edge to find an equalizer. Forest goalkeeper John Victor was largely untroubled in the match [Sky Sports].

League Standings

This win lifts Fulham to 13th place in the Premier League, surpassing Tottenham Hotspur. Nottingham Forest remains just five points above the relegation zone [ESPN].

Key Player: Raúl Jiménez

Raúl Jiménez continues to be a key player for Fulham, converting his penalty with composure. The goal was his latest successful penalty conversion for the club [AP News].

The match took place on Monday, December 22, 2025 [AP News].