 In eighteen first-class matches, Fulton scored a total of 1892 runs, at an average of 75.68.His form over the season was noticed by the national selectors, who according to Nasser Hussain, originally selected him in place of Mark Butcher for the fourth Test against Australia, before having a change of heart and reinstating Butcher.Nonetheless, Fulton was named Player of the Year by the Professional Cricketers' Association at the end of the season.