Overview
- Jean-Philippe Mateta headed Palace in front on 39 minutes from a Nathaniel Clyne cross before Tom Cairney curled in an 80th‑minute leveller off the bench.
- Fulham threatened a winner late on as Raúl Jiménez hit the post, Dean Henderson denied Timothy Castagne at point‑blank range, and Joachim Andersen missed from close range.
- The point leaves both clubs on 27 Premier League points, with Palace slightly ahead on goal difference after the New Year’s Day derby at Selhurst Park.
- Oliver Glasner described Palace as being in “survival mode” after a heavy schedule of 31 games and said the side needs January reinforcements.
- Coverage in multiple reports says Palace are close to signing Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson, while both teams continue to manage injuries and AFCON absences.