Fulham claimed a narrow but valuable victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage, with Raúl Jiménez once again proving decisive from the penalty spot — and writing his name into Premier League history in the process.

The Mexico international struck on the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time, calmly converting after Douglas Luiz brought down Kevin inside the area. Jiménez sent goalkeeper John Victor the wrong way, delivering the game’s defining moment in what was otherwise a tight and low-key contest.

That successful spot-kick carried historic weight. It marked Jiménez’s 11th penalty goal from 11 attempts in the Premier League, drawing him level with former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré for the most penalties scored without a single miss in the competition’s history.

Clear-cut chances were at a premium throughout the afternoon, and remarkably, Jiménez’s penalty was Fulham’s first shot on target. Nottingham Forest searched for an equaliser, but opportunities for Igor Jesus and Morgan Gibbs-White went begging as the visitors struggled to find a cutting edge.

The result strengthens Fulham’s position in 13th place, providing breathing space ahead of the demanding festive schedule. For Nottingham Forest, the defeat leaves them five points clear of the relegation zone — a margin that offers little comfort with a busy run of fixtures looming.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Fulham - Nottingham Forest 1:0 (1:0)
Goals: Raul Jimenez, 45 (penalty) (1:0)

Fulham: Leno; Tete K.; Andersen J.; Cuenca J.; Robinson A.; Berge (Cairney, 66); Lukic; Kevin (King J., 78); Smith Rowe (Diop I., 85); Raul Jimenez (Kusi-Asare, 85); Wilson H. (Traoré Ad., 84)
Substitution: Cairney (from 66); King J. (from 78); Traoré Ad. (from 84); Diop I. (from 85); Kusi-Asare (from 85)
Bench: Lecomte; Castagne; Reed H.
Yellow Cards: Raul Jimenez 45; Berge 56; Wilson H. 77; Cuenca J. 82; Andersen J. 90

Nottingham Forest: John Victor; Williams N.; Murillo; Milenković; Savona (Zinchenko, 81); Hudson-Odoi (Kalimuendo, 90); Anderson E.; Gibbs-White (Mcatee, 73); Douglas Luiz (Dominguez N., 73); Hutchinson; Igor Jesus (Awoniyi, 72)
Substitution: Awoniyi (from 72); Dominguez N. (from 73); Mcatee (from 73); Zinchenko (from 81); Kalimuendo (from 90)
Bench: Sels; Morato F.; Abbott; Bakwa
Yellow Cards: John Victor 45; Murillo 70; Milenković 83; Dominguez N. 90