Fulham will host Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Sunday, looking to get back to winning ways and end the season on a strong note.
Fulham have picked up just one win from their last six Premier League matches, and they will look to finish the season strongly in the game vs Newcastle United at Craven Cottage this weekend. The Cottagers are 13th in the table, and they will look to push for a place in the top half.
Marco Silva’s men will look to give the fans something to cheer about, and it remains to be seen whether they can come out on top. On the other hand, Newcastle United have bounced back from their disappointing run with two wins from their last three Premier League matches.
The Magpies are level on points with Fulham, and they will look to push for a place in the top half as well. Both teams are capable of grinding out a positive result here, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
Fulham
Ryan Sessegnon (thigh) and Joachim Andersen (suspension) are ruled out of the game. Fulham will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Newcastle United, with Bernd Leno in goal.
Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson will start as the full-backs here, and they will look to help the team at both ends of the pitch. Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey will start alongside Jorge Cuenca in the central defensive partnership.
As for the midfield unit, Sander Berge and Alex Iwobi will add defensive cover and control in the middle of the park. They will look to win the ball back for their side. Joshua King will start as the attacking midfielder here, and he will look to create opportunities for his teammates in the final third.
Oscar Bobb and Harry Wilson will start on the flanks, and they will look to add pace and flair to the side. Finally, Rodrigo Muniz will lead the Fulham attack vs Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno, Castagne, Cuenca, Andersen, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, King, Bobb; Muniz
Newcastle United
Lewis Miley (calf), Emil Krafth (knee), Valentino Livramento (thigh), Joelinton (thigh), and Fabian Schar (ankle) are all ruled out for the away side. Newcastle United will shape up in a 4-3-1-2 formation vs Fulham, with Nick Pope in goal.
Kieran Trippier and Lewis Hall will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Meanwhile, Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw will pair up at the heart of the defence.
As for the midfield unit, Bruno Guimaraes will start in the middle of the park alongside Sandro Tonali and Joelinton. The two Brazilian midfielders will look to add creativity and drive to the side, while Tonali looks to provide defensive cover.
Jacob Ramsey will start as the attacking midfielder, and he will look to create openings in the final third. Finally, Nick Woltemade will spearhead the Newcastle United attack vs Fulham alongside William Osula.
Probable Lineup (4-3-1-2): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Ramsey; Woltemade, Osula
Key Stats
- Fulham have won their final league match in just one of the last eight seasons (D1 L6), beating Luton Town 4-2 in the Premier League in 2023/24. On the other hand, Newcastle United lost 1-0 at home to Everton in Gameweek 38 last season. They have not lost their final league game in consecutive seasons since a run of three between 2011/12 and 2013/14.
- When playing their final league match of the season in London, Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last seven games (W6 D1) since a 3-2 loss at Spurs in 1972/73. This run includes 4-0 and 2-0 victories at Fulham in 2018/19 and 2020/21 respectively.
- Newcastle United have picked up four wins from their last six matches against Fulham. Meanwhile, 16 goals have been scored in the last 6 matches between these two teams.
- No side has drawn fewer home games than Fulham in the Premier League this season (W10 D2 L6). Their 10 wins at Craven Cottage is their most in a top-flight campaign since 2011/12 (also 10), while they last had more in 2009/10 (11).
- Newcastle United have won just two of their eight Premier League away games so far in 2026 (D2 L4), though both of these wins have come against London sides (vs Spurs in February and Chelsea in March).
Player to Watch
Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson has carried the Fulham attack this season, and they will depend on him to produce another strong performance here. The Welsh international has more goals (10) and more assists (6) than any other Fulham player in the Premier League this season.
Only four players have ever registered more goal involvements in a season for the Cottagers: Clint Dempsey in 2011/12 (23), Louis Saha in 2003/04 (18), Dimitar Berbatov in 2012/13 (18) and Luís Boa Morte in 2004/05 (17).
The Cottagers will need him to step up and deliver in the final third if they want to pick up all three points. Finishing in the top half should be a bare minimum for a team of their calibre. It remains to be seen whether Wilson can step up and help his team get a good result.
Prediction
Fulham 1-1 Newcastle United
Both teams will be looking to pick up all three points here, and this is likely to be a close game. The two teams are quite evenly matched on current form, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top.
Newcastle United have picked up a win over Fulham in the last two meetings, and they will certainly look to make it three wins in a row against the West London club. On the other hand, Fulham will look to avenge the two defeats against Newcastle from earlier this season.
They managed to win their last home Premier League game against Newcastle United, and it will be difficult to separate the two teams. They are likely to cancel each other out in a draw.
