Sunderland Fans Send Three-Word Chant Towards Wilson Isidor After Fulham Win

From zero to hero in four minutes — Wilson Isidor missed a sitter, then scored the winner. New footage shows exactly what the Stadium of Light chanted at him after his goal.

The Moment That Had Hearts in Mouths

Sunderland’s first home game of the Premier League season was a nervous affair. The Black Cats had dominated possession for large spells but struggled to break down a stubborn Fulham defence . Régis Le Bris’s side looked like they might have to settle for a frustrating draw in front of their own fans.

Then came the moment that could have defined the game — for all the wrong reasons.

In the 71st minute, Granit Xhaka played a perfectly-weighted ball forward to Enzo Le Fée, who directed a first-time low cross across the box to substitute Wilson Isidor. The goal was gaping. All he had to do was stroke it in .

Somehow, remarkably, Isidor hit the post .

The Stadium of Light groaned. Heads went into hands. The chant of “Isidor, Isidor, Isidor!” that had been echoing around the ground just moments earlier was replaced by stunned silence.

Isidor had only been on the pitch for six minutes. He had a chance to become an instant hero. Instead, he looked like he might have blown it.

But Sunderland fans don’t give up on their own.

And four minutes later, everything changed.

The Redemption Arc

In the 75th minute, the Black Cats surged forward again. Habib Diarra latched onto a long ball down the right flank, burst past his man, and slid a low cross towards the far post . Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno came haring out of his goal, lunging desperately to cut out the delivery.

He missed.

And there was Isidor, arriving at the far post, right place, right time. He rolled the ball into an empty net .

The Stadium of Light erupted. And the chant that followed has now gone viral.

“ISIDOR, ISIDOR, ISIDOR!” — three words, repeated with increasing fervour, as the French striker wheeled away in celebration.

The fans who had groaned at his miss just four minutes earlier were now singing his name at the top of their lungs. It was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy .

From zero to hero in four minutes. That’s the magic of football.

What the Footage Shows

The new footage, which has been circulating on social media since the final whistle, captures the moment Isidor’s winner hit the back of the net — and the immediate reaction of the Sunderland faithful.

The chant was loud, passionate, and unwavering. It wasn’t just a celebration of the goal — it was a celebration of the redemption. It was a message to the striker: we believe in you, even when you think you’ve let us down.

Le Bris had turned to his bench, bringing on Diarra and Isidor to change the game . His substitutions proved decisive .

After the match, Le Bris was asked about Isidor’s miss and goal. His response was telling: “The first one was about being really clinical. I think the movement was really good. The second one was really good. In this league, you cannot miss two in a row” .

Isidor didn’t.

The Week That Changed Everything

For Isidor, the goal capped a remarkable week . Just days earlier, he had signed a new long-term contract with Sunderland, committing his future to the club until 2030 .

He had also discovered that Sunderland would be facing AC Milan in the Europa League — a fixture that holds special meaning for the French striker .

“Yeah, it’s an important week for me. Yesterday was the birthday of my daughter, so that’s what mattered the most for me,” Isidor said after the match. “I dedicate this goal to her. I’m really happy about this. And yeah, the draw in the Europa League, that’s fantastic. Now we’re going to see some Mackems in Milan, so very happy about it” .

The reference to “Mackems in Milan” carried an obvious extra edge given Newcastle United’s recent association with the city. Isidor is clearly enjoying Sunderland’s return to European competition.

“From a personal point, I visited the stadium of San Siro when I was really young, and I keep saying to some of my friends that one day I’m going to play here. So I know that the 10th of December is going to be a day that I put in my books to be there and ready for that game” .

First, though, he had to deliver for Sunderland against Fulham. And deliver he did.

The Fans’ Reaction

Sunderland supporters have been quick to react to the footage of the chant.

One fan wrote: “From hitting the post to scoring the winner in four minutes. Isidor is an absolute hero. The chant is brilliant!”

Another added: “The Stadium of Light was rocking. The chant for Isidor was deafening. That’s what it means to be a Black Cat.”

A third posted: “The man missed a sitter and the fans still chanted his name. Then he scored the winner. That’s Sunderland. That’s what we do.”

The chant has also been praised for its simplicity and passion. A fan wrote earlier this summer: “After Wilson Isidor’s goal, I overheard one of the lads singing ‘Eezer good, eezer good’, and I said ‘Narrrr — it’s ISIDOR, ISIDOR!’ On the spot, I made up that chant” .

It appears the chant has now become a permanent fixture at the Stadium of Light.

What the Result Means

For Sunderland, the victory is a huge relief . After a heartbreaking last-gasp defeat to Ipswich on the opening day, the Black Cats needed a response. They got it .

The win lifts Sunderland to mid-table with three points from two games. Fulham, meanwhile, remain pointless after two matches .

Crucially, Le Bris’s side showed a resilience that had been missing in their opening-day defeat . They were tough to break down, organised, and clinical when it mattered most .

Pundit Andy Hinchcliffe summed it up perfectly after the match: “Fulham were toothless. Isidor just takes the chance after missing a big opportunity, staying strong and believing in himself after that. It’s another tight win for Sunderland, like they did so much last season. If you can’t score three or four then be a team that’s hard to beat. The unity they show is always going to be key at this club” .

The Verdict

Wilson Isidor missed a sitter. Then he scored the winner. And Sunderland fans sang his name louder than ever.

The new footage of the chant has gone viral, capturing a moment of pure footballing magic. From zero to hero in four minutes, Isidor proved exactly why Sunderland gave him a new contract.

The chant — “Isidor, Isidor, Isidor!” — will be ringing around the Stadium of Light for many games to come.

Now, the Black Cats turn their attention to the Europa League. And the Mackems are heading to Milan.

“Isidor, Isidor, Isidor!”