Fulham vs Chelsea match details as the West London side visit Craven Cottage in a midweek Premier League fixture.
What Fans Need To Know Before Fulham vs. Chelsea Kickoff?
A West London derby always brings edge, noise, and pressure to the Premier League. This one lands at a tricky moment for both clubs after dramatic late goals last weekend.
Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage knowing a positive result can shake up the table. That can pull them right back into the European talks. Meanwhile, the Blues arrive still adjusting after major changes behind the scenes.
This feels like a match balanced on fine margins. Fulham’s confidence, home support, and recent form make them a threat. On the other hand, Chelsea’s quality and late drama at Man City will give them belief.
Fulham’s Current Form In The Premier League
Fulham come into this match full of belief after extending their unbeaten Premier League run to five games. Their 2-2 draw with Liverpool showed their fight and calm under pressure. This come especially after falling behind and still finding a way to respond later on.
That run has delivered 11 points from a possible 15. In addition, it has pushed the Cottagers up to 11th place. What makes this fixture bigger is the gap above them. As of now, they sit just three points behind Chelsea in fifth. That means another good result could take them straight back into European contention.
Chelsea’s Current Form In The Premier League
Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Man City felt like a win in confidence, even if the table only shows a point. City dominated large spells of the game. The looked ready to run away with it after Tijjani Reijnders’ long-range strike. But, the West London side stayed alive until the end.
Deep into stoppage time, Enzo Fernandez hit home an equaliser that sparked wild scenes in the away end. That moment kept Chelsea in the hunt near the top five. It showed a level of resilience that had been doubted earlier in the season.
Team Updates From Fulham vs. Chelsea Kickoff
Chelsea welcome back Moises Caicedo after the midfielder completed his yellow-card suspension. His return adds strength and control to the middle. Also, that could allow Reece James to shift back into his natural right-back role if needed.
Although, Marc Cucurella is a doubt with a thigh issue. Meanwhile, Robert Sanchez and Wesley Fofana are also being monitored. Mykhaylo Mudryk remains suspended, and Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill, and Romeo Lavia are ruled out.
However, Lavia is likely to be back in the coming weeks. Cole Palmer completed 90 minutes against City but could be rested after heavy minutes over the weekend.
Fulham Team Updates Ahead Of Chelsea Visit
Fulham remain without their AFCON trio Chukwueze, Bassey, and Iwobi. They all are still away with Nigeria. Rodrigo Muniz will also miss out. He has no chance of recovering from his thigh injury in time.
Kenny Tete, Joshua King, and Ryan Sessegnon are all major doubts. But, Marco Silva is expected to work with the same squad that impressed against Liverpool. His back three worked well in that match, and there is no strong reason to change it for this derby.
Fulham vs. Chelsea: Head-To-Head Record
Last Five Matches (All Competitions):
Fulham Draw Chelsea
1 0 4
Meetings between Fulham and Chelsea are usually tight and tensed. The outcome is decided by moments rather than control. Recent seasons have seen narrow wins and long spells where neither side gives much away.
Where To Watch Fulham vs. Chelsea?
The Premier League clash between Fulham and Chelsea will be broadcast live on official Premier League TV partners across regions.
Nigeria – DStv Now, Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique, SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, SuperSport MaXimo 1 & 2
China – MiguQ, Q Sports Live
USA – Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com, UNIVERSO NOW, USA Network, UNIVERSO
Kenya – DStv Now, GO TV, SuperSport Premier League ROA, SuperSport MaXimo 1 & 2
UK – Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go, Sky Sports App
India – JioHotstar, Star Sports Select HD1, Star Sports Select 1
Fulham Injury and Absentees’ List
Player Injury / Reason Expected Return Date
Samuel Chukwueze AFCON Unknown
Calvin Bassey AFCON Unknown
Alex Iwobi AFCON Unknown
Rodrigo Muniz Thigh February
Kenny Tete Hamstring Unknown
Joshua King Knee Unknown
Ryan Sessegnon Hamstring Unknown
Fulham Suspension List
Fulham do not have any players suspended for this Premier League clash. Their absences are mainly due to international duty and injuries rather than disciplinary issues.
Chelsea Injury And Absentees’ List
Player Injury / Reason Expected Return Date
Lewi Colwill Knee Unknown
Dario Essugo Thigh Unknown
Romeo Lavia Thigh Unknown
Marc Cucurella Hamstring January
Robert Sanchez Muscle January
Wesley Fofona Illness January
Chelsea Suspension List
Chelsea will be without Mykhaylo Mudryk, who remains suspended for an unknown period.
Player To Watch: Fulham
Raul Jimenez remains Fulham’s key threat in attack. His movement, hold-up play, and experience in big matches make him key man. He will have plenty of chances as he will be against a defence still dealing with injuries.
Player To Watch: Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez showed his importance again with a last-minute goal at Man City. His energy, late runs, and leadership in midfield could be vital. Chelsea will need control or a moment of calm under pressure.
Fulham vs. Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Fulham:
Leno, Cuenca, Andersen, Diop, Castagne, Berge, Lukic, Robinson, Wilson, Kevin, Jimenez
Chelsea:
Jorgensen, James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Estevao, Pedro, Neto, Delap
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