Liverpool travels to Fulham in its first away game of 2026, with the Reds looking to extend their unbeaten run to nine games.
However, that doesn’t tell the full story of Liverpool’s current form, with Arne Slot’s champions struggling in recent wins over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, while being held to a goalless draw against Leeds United on New Year’s Day.
On Sunday, the Reds return to the site of one of their most bruising encounters from last season. In many ways, the 3-2 defeat to Fulham in April was a warning of what was to come for Liverpool in the second half of 2026.
Thankfully, Slot’s squad is looking a little healthier heading into the encounter, due to the recent returns of four players from injury, while the champions haven’t lost an away Premier League match in almost two months.
As for Fulham, it is also enjoying a good run of form and has taken 10 points from the last 12 on offer.
**It looks set to be a tough encounter for Liverpool - stay tuned to our live matchday blog for all the build-up, in-game coverage, and post-match reaction.**
10:48Michael Plant
Fulham has taken 10 points from its last 12 games, a run that includes wins over Burnley, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. The midweek draw with Crystal Palace extended that unbeaten record, with Fulham now sitting 12th in the Premier League table.
As for Liverpool, it has not lost in its last eight games in all competitions, a streak that dates back to late November. However, Liverpool has looked unconvincing its last three matches, including the goalless 0-0 draw against Leeds United on New Year’s Day.
Liverpool heads to Craven Cottage in its first away game of 2026
10:38Michael Plant
Welcome to Liverpool.com's live matchday blog, as the Reds look to extend its unbeaten run to nine matches in all competitions against a Fulham side also in excellent form.