Fulham FC History
Fulham FC is the oldest club in London and one of the oldest in the country, having been founded in 1879.
Fulham were elected to the Football League in 1907 and began playing in the Second Division. The team's first major achievement came in 1949, when they won the Second Division title and were promoted to the top tier of English football for the first time in their history.
Today, Fulham FC continues to compete in the Premier League. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, the team will undoubtedly continue to capture the hearts and minds of fans around the world for many years to come.
Fulham Club Stats & Records
- Biggest win: 10-1 vs Ipswich Town (Division Two, 1963)
- Highest home attendance: 49,445 (vs Millwall, First Division, 1938)
- Most appearances: Johnny Haynes - 658
- Youngest first-team player: Matthew Briggs - 16 years and 68 days
- Oldest first-team player: Ted Hemsley - 42 years and 39 days
- All-time top scorer: Gordon Davies - 178
- Most goals in a season: Graham Leggat - 34
Fulham Rivalries
Chelsea is seen as the club's biggest rival as they are located very close to one another. Chelsea’s home Stamford Bridge is actually situated in the Fulham area of London, which is adjacent to the borough of Chelsea. The two grounds are separated by just 1.8 miles.
Other rivalries for Fulham are the London-based teams who also don’t compete towards the top of the table. Brentford is a top rivalry for them, with both sides now competing in the top flight.
Fulham Top Scorers
Fulham's top scorer of the 2023/24 season was Rodrigo Muniz with a respectable nine goals scored. Raúl Jiménez is leading with 4 goals scored so far in the 2024/25 season, and there’s plenty of time for Fulham to keep climbing the League table!