Fulham secured the services of David Stockdale from Darlington on a two-year deal in 2008.
Stockdale came through York City's youth system and made over 40 appearances for Darlington during the 07/08 season. There was much speculation surrounding his future in 2008, linking the keeper with a host of Premier League clubs before he put pen to paper with the Whites.
David gained valuable experience on loan to Leicester City during the second half of the 08/09 season and returned to Craven Cottage in May 2009.
Stockdale was handed his Barclays Premier League debut on Sunday 13th September 2009 against Everton at Craven Cottage. His impressive performance during Fulham's two-one victory over David Moyes' side was rewarded four days later when the keeper was handed his European debut against CSKA Sofia in the Europa League.
Stockdale signed an extension to his contract in December 2009 which will keep him at the Club until the summer of 2013.
He joined Plymouth Argyle on loan on the 22nd January 2010 before returning to the Cottage on the 24th April 2010.
Stockdale really came to the fore at the start of the 10/11 campaign and produced a stunning display against Manchester United at the Cottage, which included a late penalty save, to help earn the Whites a 2-2 draw.
His performances in August against Bolton, Manchester United, Port Vale and Blackpool earned the keeper the Club's official Player of the Month award.
Mark Schwarzer's participation in the 2011 Asian Cup handed Stockdale further game time at the start of the New Year, with the Australian keeper on international duty for most of January.
Stockdale impressed once again in Schwarzer's absence, playing six successive games as Fulham recorded an impressive run of four victories, one draw and one defeat, including a 4-0 rout over Spurs in the FA Cup.
His form for Fulham last season clearly impressed Fabio Capello, who handed Stockdale his first England call-up on the 5th February ahead of England's international friendly against Denmark in Copenhagen on the 9th February.
Stockdale may not have featured for Fulham since Mark Schwarzer's return from international duty but that did not stop him being called-up by Capello once again in late May.
Unfortunately Stockdale had to turn down the opportunity due a personal committment in the build up to England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland at Wembley on Saturday 4 June.
In July 2011 Stockdale signed a four-year contract extension with the Club. On the same day, the goalkeeper also joined Ipswich Town, on a season-long loan.
In December, Stockdale was recalled from his loan spell after Mark Schwarzer sustained an injury in Fulham’s Barclays Premier League match against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Stockdale's first game back on the 17th December saw Fulham keep a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Craven Cottage.
Stockdale delivered some tremendous performances in goal over the Christmas period, helping Fulham secure draws at Stamford Bridge and Carrow Road before a memorable victory over Arsenal at the Cottage at the start of 2012.