AFCON 2025
In a match humorously dubbed the ‘Snapchat Derby,’ Fulham secured a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage on February 15, 2025.
Post-match, Fulham players Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi took to Snapchat to celebrate the win, playfully embracing the social media moniker associated with the fixture.
The term ‘Snapchat Derby’ emerged from the active social media presence of players from both teams, particularly Iwobi, Bassey and Ola Aina on Snapchat, leading fans to coin the nickname ahead of the encounter.
Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring for Fulham in the 15th minute, heading in a precise cross from Adama Traoré. Nottingham Forest equalized in the 37th minute through Chris Wood, who netted his 18th league goal of the season.
The decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when Calvin Bassey headed home from a corner, securing the win for Fulham.
Following the match, Bassey and Iwobi shared celebratory posts on Snapchat, with Iwobi captioning a video, “We are Snapchat,” in reference to the fixture’s nickname. The posts quickly garnered attention, with fans sharing and commenting on the players’ lighthearted embrace of the social media-driven rivalry.
This victory propels Fulham to eighth place in the Premier League standings, while Nottingham Forest remains in third.
