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Jack and Loz at the Cottage - Blog 333
Date: 1 March 2026
Opposition: Tottenham Hotspur
Score: 2-1
Fulham goal scorers: Harry F Wilson, Alex Iwobi
Weather: could spring be on its way?
Atmosphere: nervous
MOTM: Box-to-Box doesn't do justice to Alex's role on Sunday afternoon. He was everywhere on the pitch, doing every job required of him. Always in space, always available, driving forward, tracking back, linking up with left and right, and, of course, scoring a beautiful goal. Huge shout out to Issa Diop for stepping in and stepping up - under appreciated but not just an understudy
Moment of the Match: Issa's exquisitely timed and perfectly executed sliding tackle in the first half drew applause from Bernd Leno and gasps from the crowd. Even the Spurs players were too impressed to moan
Lunch: Pret
Post match drinks: the Riverside
Dinner: Riverside Studios

How the mighty are fallen. How fast and how far.

Not so long ago, Fulham would approach a match with Spurs hoping for a hard-fought draw. On Sunday, we went into the game as favourites - not where we like to be but the predictions were justified and ultimately proved correct.

We were excited to see Oscar start and were unconcerned about the replacement of Andersen (presumably struck down with man flu) with Issa Diop. Issa is a consummate pro - gives 100% when called upon; doesn't moan or sulk when he's left out of the squad. We've said this already but it bears repeating, Issa was outstanding all game. Marco has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to centre backs.

Fulham were dominant from the start, keeping possession, sweeping around midfield and slicing through the Spurs defence. Admittedly, our opponent's supposedly star players made this easy by being crap but that takes nothing away from Fulham's performance - you can only beat what's in front of you.

Some enterprising forward play from Kenny led to the first goal. His long diagonal pass was scooped up by Oscar, battled for by Raúl, nodded on by a helpful Spurs player and smashed into the back of the net by the unstoppable Harry F. The Spurs players and their (probably very) interim manager protested but were welcomed to the world outside the top 6 where every decision doesn't go your way.

There is a strong possibility that every Premier League Goal of the Season contender will have been scored by a Fulham player. Alex's latest effort was a bottom corner bullet fired from outside of the box and the inside of his foot. It ricocheted off the post, leaving Spurs' hapless goalie sprawled helplessly on the turf.

Whilst Harry and Alex got their names on the scoresheet, we have to mentioned the dazzling forward play from Oscar, particularly when he combined with Sess. Our nimble thimble wriggles in and out of small spaces with the ball stuck to his feet and makes the most of his tight turning circle. A few more games to fully integrate and he's going to be a star. The intricate play between Oscar and Alex later on might not have led to a goal but it was football at its entertaining best.

The half ended with an unfortunate miss from the otherwise excellent Bassey. It was a reminder we didn't need of what had happened against Everton - we'd wasted chances in a decent first half and...well, let's not go there but even with a 2 goal lead Fulham fans couldn't just sit back and enjoy the football.

Our nerves didn't dissipate at the start of the second half when ESR - who otherwise had a good game - managed to miss 2 inviting chances in quick succession. It was frustrating for the fans but even more so for Raúl who spent most of his remaining time on the pitch racing forwards and skidding into the back of the net.

Although things didn't take an Evertonesque nosedive, Spurs improved once their subs came on (although they couldn't have got much worse). They included Richarlison who had spent most of his warm-up chatting up women in the Riverside Stand. Whilst his goal was well taken, the defensive lapses that allowed it were annoying. The fact of the matter is, we should have kept a clean sheet and a more clinical team would have scored more goals against such poor opposition.

Instead, it felt like we were hanging on at the end as Spurs managed to ramp up the pressure. Luckily, our stalwart Tom Cairney had come on to calm the rising panic and keep the ball coming back towards the Hammy End, even if his teammates didn't manage to do much with it when it got there. Of the other subs, Muniz didn't do a lot, Josh was busy but unproductive and Samu looked a bit rusty. We were worried about the defensive sub as they often backfire but Cuenca was an assured addition and we saw the game out

As bad as Spurs were, to do the double over any side in the Premier League is a big achievement. But whilst this was a good performance, there were some unsteady Moments and some wasted opportunities. We've said it often this season, but why can't we play well for both halves of a game? If we could conquer our inconsistency Europe would be a destination and not still a dream.

Random musings:-

- João Palhinha is a shadow of his former self but his reaction at the end of the game was heart wrenching. With his heart gesture and prolonged applause to the Hammy End, he clearly wants to come home. In that Moment, we would all have welcomed him....

- Talking of former players it was great to see Giorgos Karagounis and John Evanson at half time. Does Kara not meet the criteria for a Forever Fulham award though???

- Sess was in the Riverside for the post-match chat for the second time this season

- Great for Harry to score on St David's Day

- Of course, Tudor is a Welsh name....

- The ref was ok but seemed to give Spurs every decision in the second half

- We're not sure which was funnier - the Spurs goalie going up for a corner like it was a cup match or his attacking free kick which sailed into the Putney End.

Reaching 40 points is always an important staging post. This year, we've done it early and in some style. But the season so far has been far from faultless with mistakes on the pitch and distractions off it.

Sunday's match was the start of a busy month; a season-defining month. During Marco's tenure, March has often been the time when malaise sets it. This year, we can't let that happen. There is still a quarter of the season left to play - plenty of time to make it a memorable one.



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Preview: Fulham vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Looking to secure consecutive London derby victories at Craven Cottage, Fulham host West Ham United in Wednesday's Premier League clash.

Marco Silva's men enter into this encounter on the back of a 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, a day after the Hammers suffered a 5–2 thrashing at Liverpool.

Match preview

After kicking off February with three straight defeats - all in the league - Fulham appear to have found their rhythm, winning three consecutive games, starting with victory at Stoke City to secure a place in the FA Cup fifth round.

That was followed by a second-half-inspired win at Sunderland, but the Cottagers burst out of the blocks against Tottenham on Sunday, with Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi firing them into a 2–0 lead before the interval, leaving Richarlison's 66th-minute effort little more than a consolation.

The result saw Fulham move up a spot to ninth in the Premier League table and within five points of a faltering Chelsea in sixth, while it also saw the Cottagers record their first top-flight double over Spurs in 22 years.

A similar opportunity now presents itself on Wednesday, as the West London club bid to complete just their second Premier League season sweep of West Ham - previously achieving the feat in 2023–24 - having edged a late winner at the London Stadium in December.

Winning five of their last seven home matches across all competitions should hand Fulham plenty of belief, particularly having scored multiple goals in five matches during that period, providing a further boost against defensively frail opposition.

Indeed, only Burnley (56) have conceded more times in the Premier League campaign than West Ham's 54, with those defensive frailties again exposed on Saturday at Anfield, where the Hammers' vulnerability from dead balls was laid bare.

Level with Bournemouth on 16 goals shipped from set-piece situations (excluding penalties), Nuno Espirito Santo's men were undone by three first-half corner routines from Liverpool, proving an insurmountable margin despite a much-improved display after the interval that saw strikes from Tomas Soucek and Taty Castellanos.

The defeat ended West Ham's three-game unbeaten run in the league (W1, D2)  - and four across all competitions, including their FA Cup penalty triumph over Burton Albion - following a win against Burnley and draws with a rejuvenated Manchester United and Bournemouth in the previous top-flight fixtures.

Putting recent results into perspective, the East London outfit have actually shown signs of improvement, picking up 11 points from their last seven Premier League outings, seven more than they managed across the previous 10, where they failed to win a single game.

Despite this marginal upturn, the Hammers remain rooted in the relegation zone, sitting 18th and two points adrift of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, who face an uphill task at title-chasing Manchester City on Wednesday, meaning a favourable result there, combined with a win at the Cottage, would lift West Ham out of the drop zone.

However, a wretched record against fellow London rivals leaves room for concern, as the visitors have lost seven of their eight Premier League city derbies this season (W1), with only three sides suffering more such defeats in a single campaign.
 

Fulham Premier League form:

    W    L    L    L    W    W

Fulham form (all competitions):

    L    L    L    W    W    W

West Ham United Premier League form:

    W    L    W    D    D    L

West Ham United form (all competitions):

    L    W    D    W    D    L

Team News

Fulham's victory over Tottenham did not come without sacrifice, as Wilson was withdrawn in the second half with a twisted ankle, and if unfit before Wednesday's London derby, Samuel Chukwueze is likely to start on the right flank of attack.

This marks consecutive matches in which the Cottagers have suffered injury casualties, following winger Kevin's foot injury against Sunderland, which will require surgery and could sideline him for weeks.

Meanwhile, centre-back Joachim Andersen - absent last time out due to illness - and Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic, who has been sidelined since mid-January with a hamstring issue, could both return on Wednesday.

West Ham appear to have no new injury concerns following their previous outing, meaning January signing Pablo (calf) and backup goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (back), perhaps, remain the only players in the treatment room.

Central midfielder Freddie Potts will serve the final game of a three-match ban, so Soucek, Soungoutou Magassa and Mateus Fernandes could once again form the Hammers' engine room.
 

Fulham possible starting lineup:

Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez

West Ham United possible starting lineup:

Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Magassa, Soucek, Summerville; Fernandes; Castellanos



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/preview/fulham-vs-west-ham-prediction-team-news-lineups_593100.html

Ten Without a Win and Counting – Spurs Sleepwalk While Fulham Dream of Europe
Another weekend, another reality check – while Fulham eye Europe, we're squinting nervously at the relegation zone and pretending everything's fine.

Well then. If anyone was hoping 2026 might gently improve for us after the small matter of ten league games without a win, Craven Cottage had other ideas. Relegation-threatened Tottenham (yes, it still feels odd typing that) trudged off again, beaten 2-1 by a Fulham side who look like they're planning summer holidays in Europe while we're browsing survival guides.

Under our new boss Igor Tudor, we've now managed two matches, two defeats, and six goals conceded. It's early days, of course. We're calm. Perfectly calm. Absolutely not nervously checking the table every 15 minutes.

Early Blow, Familiar Feeling
It took Fulham seven minutes to score. Seven. We barely had time to settle into our usual cautious optimism before Harry Wilson volleyed home his ninth of the season from six yards out.

Now, Tudor was understandably incandescent. In the build-up, Raúl Jiménez appeared to shove Radu Drăgușin as they contested a cross from Kenny Tete. The ball eventually found its way to Wilson, who did what strikers tend to do against us – finish clinically.

Last week against Arsenal, we had a goal chalked off for a foul by Randal Kolo Muani on Gabriel Magalhães. This time, VAR – with Craig Pawson overseeing matters – took a look and decided Fulham's was absolutely fine.

Consistency is all we ask. We just don't often receive it.

No Arguments About the Second
If the first stung, the second was entirely self-inflicted. On 34 minutes, Alex Iwobi was allowed the sort of space in front of goal usually reserved for testimonial matches. After a neat exchange with Wilson, he lashed one in from 18 yards. It clipped the inside of the post and nestled in. Lovely finish. Painful viewing.

Fulham could, and probably should, have had three before half-time. Calvin Bassey blazed over from close range, while Jiménez and Emile Smith Rowe both spurned opportunities. On another day, it's 4-0 and we're discussing damage limitation.

A Flicker of Hope (Briefly)
To our credit – and we'll cling to whatever credit we can find – we did respond. In the 66th minute, substitute Richarlison rose to head home a cross from Archie Gray. A proper striker's header, too.

That goal carried a small nugget of pride: Richarlison became the first Brazilian to score 20 headed Premier League goals. A niche statistic, yes, but we're collecting whatever silverware we can at the moment.

For a few fleeting minutes, it felt like momentum might swing. Fulham wobbled. Their captain Tom Cairney nearly scored with his first touch off the bench. The home crowd grew edgy. We pressed, probed, and... largely fizzled out.

A late effort from Pape Matar Sarr hit the side-netting. A blocked shot in stoppage time caused mild alarm. But if we're honest, we rarely looked like equalising.

One shot on target all game. One. It happened to be our goal.

The Bigger Picture (Deep Breaths Required)
We are now 16th. Four points above the relegation zone. Ten matches without a league win – our worst run since the days of Ossie Ardiles in 1994, when we scraped survival by three points and finished 15th.

Let's just say history isn't exactly comforting.

Tudor insisted in his first press conference he was "100%" confident we would stay up. He's built a reputation on dragging teams out of trouble. But what he's inherited is fragile at the back and blunt up front. The second-half collapse against Arsenal and this defeat at Fulham are not minor teething problems – they're warning flares.

Meanwhile, credit where it's due. Marco Silva has Fulham ninth, level on points with eighth-placed Everton on goal difference. Eighth might just sneak into Europe this season. Fulham haven't played European football since 2012-13, and they're daring to dream.

Their eighth home win in 14 at Craven Cottage keeps that dream alive. They completed a league double over us for only the second time in their history. Naturally, we were involved.

What Now?
Fulham host West Ham United next, then have an FA Cup tie against Southampton. They'll be targeting more momentum.

We, meanwhile, welcome Crystal Palace – who sit six points above us – to north London. A win isn't just desirable. It's essential.

We've been in the top flight every season bar one since 1977-78. That's a point of pride. But pride doesn't earn points. Right now, we are the only Premier League side without a league win in 2026.

Still, we're Spurs. We do drama. We do chaos. Perhaps we're simply saving the great escape for a suitably theatrical finale.

Comforting thought, that.

Isn't it?



https://thefightingcock.co.uk/2026/03/ten-without-a-win-and-counting-spurs-sleepwalk-while-fulham-dream-of-europe/

'Quality' Fulham player now admits he'd actually like to play for Nottingham Forest
Fulham are flying high under Marco Silva this season, and Nottingham Forest could do with trying to emulate them to a certain degree.

The Cottagers don't splash out fortunes on transfer fees like Forest do, but what they do get is players who run through brick walls for their manager on a consistent basis.

Forest are enduring a miserable season at the moment, and relegation looks probable at the moment, unlike Fulham, who are eyeing up a place in Europe.

It would appear, however, that Forest are still a desirable club for players, with Fulham star Tom Cairney making an intriguing claim.

Tom Cairney admits he'd love to play for Forest
The midfielder has been doing a question and answer session with TalkSPORT after the recent win over Tottenham and he was asked which team he'd like to play for that he hasn't already.

Cairney, born in Nottingham, said Forest, with his family big supporters of the football club.

The versatile midfielder has been a revelation since signing for Fulham, captaining the team to promotion and making 376 appearances for the football club.

Cairney isn't a regular in the team these days and has started just three Premier League games during the 2025/26 campaign.

Still, he's a vital component of Silva's squad and he's a very popular influence in the Fulham dressing room.

Cairney would be ideal if Forest are relegated
At 35, it's hard to imagine Cairney getting the call from Forest if the club gets out of their current predicament and remains in the Premier League.

Cairney has another year to run on his deal at Craven Cottage, and the chances of him getting another Premier League deal feel very slim indeed.

If Forest go down, however, he'd be the ideal piece of experience that the team needs to try and come straight back to the Premier League.

The Reds need to do whatever it takes to remain a Premier League club, but with West Ham playing well at the moment, it's hard to imagine the team staying up.

What happens with Cairney in the summer remains to be seen, but given his age, there is a real possibility that Fulham move him on, and that might open the door for Forest.



https://www.nottinghamforest.news/2026/03/03/quality-fulham-player-now-admits-hed-actually-like-to-play-for-nottingham-forest/

Chris Sutton and Paul Merson disagree over Fulham vs West Ham predictions as 'on fire' claim made
A look at the pundit predictions for the all-London clash between Fulham and West Ham.

West Ham and Fulham are back in action on Wednesday night when they face off. The Hammers produced a spirited display against Liverpool over the weekend but were undone by some poor set-piece defending, as seems to be the way for most teams in the Premier League currently.

But there was no damage done in the points column, with Nottingham Forest also losing, and the East Midlands club face Manchester City during the week, potentially giving the Hammers an opportunity. But Fulham will be tricky customers, now within three points of the European spots having picked up another big win over the weekend, defeating Tottenham

Ahead of what will be a fascinating game at Craven Cottage, we have rounded up the pundit predictions from BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and SportsKeeda's Paul Merson.

Chris Sutton
"West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was very upbeat about his side's performance at Anfield on Saturday, but they lost 5-2. The only consolation for the Hammers is that the teams immediately above them all lost too.

"They lost at home to Fulham in December and I don't see them getting anything on Wednesday, either. Marco Silva's side played really well in their win against Tottenham on Sunday and Harry Wilson is on fire - my advice is to get him in your Fantasy Premier League team, now. Prediction: 2-1."

Paul Merson
"Fulham got a big result against Tottenham last weekend. They are playing well at the moment. But I have a strange feeling about West Ham in this one. This is a must not lose game for West Ham and I expect them to bring that fight with them. I believe the scoreline against Liverpool did not do justice to their performance.

"I'm backing West Ham to win and produce a huge result that will turn things around at the bottom of the table. It can all change again next week in the relegation battle though. That's just the nature of it. Prediction: Fulham 1-2 West Ham United."



https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/west-ham-united/sutton-merson-fulham-west-ham-5617695#

Why Shad Khan's (financial) loss is Fulham's gain - and how he can claw back some cash
A look at the Khans' financial investment into the Whites and how they might recoup some of it.

The Athletic recently reported that Fulham is worth between £560m and £620m today. Shad Khan paid £121.1m for Fulham in July 2013 and has reportedly since ploughed in another £788m in improvements into the club. Based on these estimates, Mr. Khan is on track to lose nearly one third – or £300m – of his more than £900m investment in Fulham.

Given the inherent financial constraints facing the club, particularly with the advent of Squad Cost Ratio spending limits, there is one clear way for Mr. Khan to get his money back – by getting us to Europe.

Fulham is an outlier for the Khans. Most of their sports investments have paid off in a big way. Shad Khan bought the Jacksonville Jaguars for $770m in 2011. Even after a $2bn-plus investment in local real estate and the Jags stadium (which Mr. Khan has not funded by himself), Khan's investment in the Jags has really paid off. The team, according to Forbes, is now worth $5.6bn which, assuming a $2.77bn total investment, means that the Khans have more than doubled their money (with a $2.83bn net gain).

While I know many of us like to make fun of Tony and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), it has been an even better bet for the Khans. AEW recently announced a major TV deal. The Khans invested a reported "eight figures" (so less than $100m) to start the new wrestling federation, which is now valued at a reported $2bn. It's not been disclosed how much more the Khans have put in all together, but it's clear that they have made a killing on AEW (potentially more than 10x their initial investment).

Looking at these numbers, it's not unreasonable to assume that the Khans might just say "screw it", sell Fulham and take the loss like any smart investor would on a bet that doesn't pay off. You can't win them all, and losing £300m on Fulham is not that big of a deal when the family's total sports investments have gone up in value by over £3bn according to public estimates. But I don't think that is going to happen.

The thing is, Shad Khan faces almost no financial pressure to sell. He's self-funded his investments in Fulham. And, he has got much, much richer since he bought the club. According to Forbes, Shad's total net worth in 2016, just three years after he bought Fulham, was $5.9bn. Today, Forbes estimates that his total net worth is $15.3bn. Most of his net worth comes from his auto parts company, Flex-N-Gate, which he owns outright and, according to Forbes, generated $9.3bn in revenue in 2025.

The company is private so doesn't disclose its profits, but S&P reports that automotive components suppliers as a category make a profit of close to 10%. So, one could assume that the company generates hundreds of millions of dollars in profits every year for the Khans and any other owners. Shad Khan, and his family, are literally swimming in cash.

Yes, Shad is 75 years old. But the good news is that his sporting heir apparent is our own much-maligned Director of Football, Tony, who presumably is even more invested than his father in Fulham's success. It is possible that other financial pressures, like inheritance taxes, could force a sale, but given the Khan family's very strong financial position, Tony will likely be able to keep Fulham if he wants to.

We are truly lucky in this regard, and in the age of private equity (and largely ROI driven) Premier League ownership, to have owners like the Khans who have the ability to spend, absorb losses, and don't face financial pressure from partners for immediate returns.

However, the Khans clearly seek to make money on their sporting investments. They are not fans first (like Tony Bloom and Matthew Benham). They want to "win" their bet on Fulham. They (and we) just have the luxury of time in doing so, which is not the case for many Premier League clubs.

So, how can the Khans "win" and make Fulham worth more than they paid for it? The path is actually pretty narrow. The Khan's and Fulham's revenue is limited by our size. For example, while the club has been ambitious with ticket price increases – too much so in my view, given the impact on fans – the revenue they can generate on matchday revenues is inherently limited by the small size of Craven Cottage.

According to the football finance site, the Swiss Ramble, an already aggressive Fulham generated £18m in matchday revenue in 2023/24, putting the club close to Everton at £19m and ahead of clubs like Brentford (£11m) and Forest (£14m), but behind other clubs including Brighton (£28m), Aston Villa, (£28m), West Ham (£45m) and Spurs (£106m).

Even if the Khans and Ali Mac increased the average ticket price by another £30 each home game, it would only raise another £16m a year or so if the new prices don't impact attendance, which seems unlikely. The club's average attendance, in 2023/24, with already high ticket prices, was just 24,311 (for a club with a seating capacity of close to 30,000, though the Riverside was still partially closed for some of the campaign).

The Khans have to increase the brand value and size of the club if they want to make their investment pay off. Other than suddenly becoming geniuses at transfers, the club's big areas of opportunity for financial growth are really in broadcast and commercial revenue, which accounted for 91% of the club's revenue in 2023/24.

That year, £135m of the club's £182m (or 74%) revenue came from broadcast revenue, putting it behind Aston Villa, West Ham, Brighton who earned £184m, £167m and £164m respectively from broadcast revenues. These clubs also earned £60m, £58m and £31m in commercial revenue (largely from sponsors) compared to Fulham's £29m.

Fulham is much, much further behind the big six clubs in terms of broadcast and other revenue. They each made more than £360m each from both categories (double Fulham's total revenue).

If the Khan's want their investment to pay off, they are going to need to make the team better and get to Europe (and then try to stay there). Yes, it is true that the direct financial benefits in terms of the additional payments for making it to the Europa and Europa Conference League can be limited, but clubs that make it to Europe also increase broadcast revenue and (because of the value of this) can sell more commercial sponsorships.

West Ham getting to Europe, for example, helped increase its broadcast and commercial revenue by nearly £30m in one year. And brands actually penalize big clubs when they don't make it to Europe. Adidas's contract with Manchester United has a clause that deducts £10m in payment for every year the club doesn't qualify for the Champions League. Clubs that can get in - and stay in - Europe have a higher value because of these additional revenues.

According to The Athletic, West Ham (which does not own its own stadium) and Aston Villa (which is not in London) are currently valued at £100m more than Fulham. And Brighton, which has a stadium comparable in size to Fulham (and is not located in London) is worth £50m more. Fulham, as a historic club located in a prime area of London (with its own stadium), could increase substantially in value if we can get to (and stay) in Europe.

Additionally, what if the Club goes in the other direction and gets relegated? It will be financial disaster for the Khans as they will lose the broadcast and commercial revenue they need to increase the value of Fulham.

So, that's the good news. The club has to get and stay better if the Khans want to increase the value of their Fulham bet. The not-so-good news is that we have no idea if the club will be able to retain Marco Silva let alone if the club's management team has the skills needed to beat all the other mid-tier clubs trying to do the same thing.

But, fellow Fulham fans, take heart in the fact that we have owners with the financial ability to play a long game and, if they can somehow navigate the new rules, should be very motivated to take us to the next level.



https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/why-shad-khans-financial-loss-is

West Ham to fancy chances for crucial win vs Fulham amid Harry Wilson update
West Ham simply need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League when they take on Fulham on Wednesday.

Nuno Espirito Santo's men will head to Craven Cottage, a place where Fulham have enjoyed much success this season.

The Irons understand the importance of three points in this clash, which shapes up to be one of the more winnable games of the season.

West Ham still face fears of relegation, but they could pick up an important victory over the Cottagers, especially if their key man, Harry Wilson, is absent.

Marco Silva confirms Harry Wilson doubt, West Ham to pounce
One of the main criticisms of West Ham under Nuno has been the defence, with holes seen yet again in the 5-2 loss to Liverpool last time out in the league.

But the opposition and quality of personnel clearly matter, and a Fulham side without Wilson in it isn't a strong one.

    Wilson has 15 goal contributions for Fulham
    The Welshman grabbed a goal and an assist in his last match
    Since the start of December, only Erling Haaland has more goal involvements than Wilson

After Fulham's win over Spurs, head coach Marco Silva confirmed the Cottagers' worry with Wilson, who could now be absent against West Ham.

Silva said, as quoted by Jack Kelly on X: "He twisted the ankle, let's see how he's going to be in the next few days."

The Fulham boss also confirmed that the winger complained about the issue at halftime before his withdrawal in the 72nd minute, which could all come together as a huge boost for the Hammers.

West Ham have scored nine goals in their last five away matches in all competitions, proving that attack isn't a problem.

Wilson's potential absence could be the difference for the Irons in this one.

West Ham are close to a scoring rampage; stats prove why
The Hammers have picked up some nice victories in the past couple of weeks, with away wins over Burnley and Tottenham, and other impressive displays.

But, though some results have been disappointing on paper, the underlying data suggests that West Ham are close to hammering a side, and it could be Fulham.

Games	5
Goals	8
xG	8.06

West Ham's last five Premier League matches

The Irons have been consistently creating goal-scoring chances as well as converting in front of the goal, and all it may take is one game for everything to come together.

Taty Castellanos is now firing, as Nuno has other players who can also add goals from different areas. If Wilson misses this clash, the Hammers could flatten Fulham.



https://www.westhamzone.com/opinion/west-ham-to-fancy-their-chances-for-crucial-win-vs-fulham-amid-harry-wilson-update/

Fulham star snubs specific move – Transfer to Everton or West Ham seems preferred
Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez is currently turning down a return to Mexico, because he wants to remain in the Premier League. There, Everton and West Ham could be options.

That's according to El Futbolero, relaying information from journalist Kerry Ruiz. According to his information, Jiménez has no intention of returning to Liga MX this summer.

The 34-year-old looks set to be a free agent this summer when his contract with Fulham expires. Several reports have indicated that they have decided to part ways. That certainly seems the case as Fulham close in on a replacement in Ricardo Pepi.

Reports have indicated that Jiménez may fancy a return to his homeland, Mexico. He's talked about that for years, indicating he would like to join Club America at the end of his career.

Leaving Fulham, staying in PL
It seems, though, he's no ready for the move just yet. According to Ruiz, Jiménez believes that his immediate future lies outside of Liga MX.

He reports that the Fulham striker is looking to remain in the Premier League 'with another mid-table team'. He'll leave Craven Cottage, but there's no plan to leave England as yet.

The striker believes that he still has the 'necessary level' to compete in the Premier League. His desire is to remain there after the World Cup, even if he departs Fulham. His entourage are already looking for alternatives.

Everton and West Ham
El Futbolero then cite TUDN. The Mexican outlet recently reports that Everton and West Ham have shown interest in Jiménez before. The feeling is that they shouldn't be ruled out as potential destinations.

West Ham would obviously need to avoid relegation to be realistic, with Everton having a better season.

The key part is that the veteran doesn't want to return to Mexico yet. While several reports have indicated a willingness to explore the idea this summer, after the World Cup, now his stance appears to have changed.

What remains to be seen is if there's any interest in him should he leave Fulham. There's no denying he could still be an asset for someone, as he's proved for Marco Silva's side again this season.



https://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-star-snubs-specific-move-transfer-to-everton-or-west-ham-seems-preferred/

'Crisis meeting' ahead of Fulham fixture may be in vain | West Ham News
Nuno Espirito Santo has a dilemma. West Ham have just shipped five goals, the first three being the subject of huge public and supporter scrutiny as they all came from corners – set pieces- in the first half at Anfield. Any repeat of this against Fulham will see the window of opportunity for the Hammers to lift themselves out of the relegation zone surely shut tight.

As a former goal keeper, Nuno has the experience where it counts – at the back, between the sticks – to make the call over changing his first choice keeper. Surely Mads Hermansen will sit the Craven Cottage visit out on the Irons' bench?

No goal keeper can concede five times with impunity.
And remember it isn't the first time the likeable Dane has suffered a cave-in. Hermansen was dropped after conceding eleven times in his first four outings.

Despite the trio of Hermansen, Disasi and Mavropanos' post mortem after the Liverpool debacle, Nuno needs to act. According to the nytimes.com:

"Mavropanos, Disasi and Hermansen had a lengthy discussion after the loss to Liverpool. They have been key performers in West Ham's recent upturn in performances and will hope last Saturday was just a bump in the road."

"Bump in the road?" I'd suggest more a massive pothole.
The defenders deserve another shot: With Todibo waiting in the wings,  they know another slip-up will likely lead to one or other of them heading to the bench. Hermansen, however, cannot be expecting to walk out at the start of play at Craven Cottage after such a mediocre performance.

Where Areola can do a better job of dominating his 'box remains to be seen: The Frenchman's greater stature at least means he won't be bullied by opponents during set-pieces – in the way in which we've become painfully accustomed to watching when the Dane takes the gloves.



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Ladies narrowly defeated by Fulham
Town run league leaders close

Despite a resilient performance the Hatters' eight-game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of the new league leaders Fulham Women on Sunday.

As expected, Fulham started on the front foot. A curling shot from distance was the game's first effort, although it failed to test Nicole Melling who claimed the ball comfortably.

After a dominant spell on the ball from the visitors, the Town snatched the ball and set off on a counter, until it was abruptly ended by Izzy Milne, who clipped Emily Wilson from behind on the halfway line, resulting in a free-kick and a moment of rest for the Ladies. The subsequent free-kick was delivered by Lisa Milliken, but to no avail, with Fulham able to clear.

The Town grew into the game as the half went on. A smart flick from Elizabeth Mulvaney attempted to set Wilson through on goal, but goalkeeper Frankie Gibbs was quick off her line to scoop the ball up.

Natalia Makowska found herself in space out on the right-hand side and floated the ball towards the lurking Tasha Fensome at the back-post, but again, Fulham were able to deal with the threat.

The Ladies' best chance of the half came on the half-hour mark. Makowska was wiped out as the Town surged forward, but the referee played the advantage which allowed Andie Dickens to gather the ball and play it down the line to Fensome. She looked up and saw Shanice Lewis and Wilson charging into the area, but the ball managed to evade both players, allowing Fulham to reclaim possession.

With 25 minutes to play, the Town's resilience was broken. Substitute Leila Lister made the most of an unfortunate deflection off Chloe Tambula and fired the ball past Melling to send her side top of the league.

A nasty collision in the Fulham penalty area between Mulvaney and two Fulham players left all three on the ground and needing treatment. Mulvaney was not able to continue and she was stretchered off the pitch, with Amber Leighton replacing her.

There was no other sight on goal from either team, who cancelled each other out well. Fulham go top of the league while the Town remain in sixth place and clear of the bottom two.

Town: Melling, Blacksley, Swarres, Tambula, Fensome, Mulvaney (Leighton 78), Wilson, Milliken, Dickens (Maddix 90), Lewis (Bowman 83), Makowska (McLean 83)

Unused subs: Hudson, Chellenbron.



https://www.lutontown.co.uk/en/news/ladies-narrowly-defeated-by-fulham

Leno: Make the season even more special


Bernd Leno says attentions quickly turned from one London derby to the next, with the Whites back in action as early as Wednesday evening.

A 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur made it three wins in a row in all competitions, but celebrations will have been kept to a minimum with the short turnaround time going into our meeting with West Ham United.

"Everyone was enjoying last night, but you wake up today and you know in two days it's another big game," Leno explained. "I think we're in a very, very good moment, we're in a very good position, so we can make the season even more special.

"It's just about recovering mentally and physically, and then everyone will be on fire on Wednesday again."

West Ham endured a really difficult first half of the season, but look a different beast now under Nuno Espirito Santo, and have lost just two of their previous seven in the Premier League.

"You can see the last couple of games, they were much better than before the Christmas period, and I think it makes them even more dangerous that they are in that relegation battle," Leno said.

"Of course, they're under big, big pressure. We can take advantage of that, but – as I said – it could be even more dangerous, because everyone is giving 100 per cent, but we know that if we play our game, especially at home, we should get all three points."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/02/leno-make-the-season-even-more-special/

Harry Wilson injury update ahead of Fulham vs West Ham
Marco Silva kept his cards close to his chest when asked about the availability of Fulham winger Harry Wilson for Wednesday's Premier League clash with West Ham.

Wilson has been one of Fulham's standout performers this season,notching up nine goals and six assists in 27 league matches.

The Welshman added to that tally at the weekend, scoring the opener and assisting Alex Iwobi's goal in their 2-1 win at home to Tottenham.

However, there was concern for the 28-year-old when he limped off in the 72nd minute of the game at Craven Cottage after suffering an ankle problem.

Speaking after the game, Silva confirmed that Wilson twisted his ankle in the first half and attempted to continue before eventually being forced off with 20 minutes to go.

A quick turnaround sees Fulham back in action against relegation-threatened West Ham at home on Wednesday.

Joachim Anderson missed Sunday's win due to illness but is set to return, while Kevin is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing a minor surgery.

Asked for an update on his squad's fitness ahead of Wednesday's match, Silva told reporters: 'Everything went well for Kevin, but difficult to say the time frame [for a return].

'The last decisions on some players will be made tomorrow.

'Joachim Andersen will be back in 100% sure. Harry Wilson is one of the players we have to keep assessing. Let's see.'

Having won just two of their first eight matches to start 2026, Fulham have now won back-to-back fixtures against Sunderland and Spurs.

Silva's side sit ninth in the table and are eight points off Liverpool in fifth.

Asked about his side's objectives for the rest of the season, the Portuguese manager said: 'Our first target is to break the points tally again.

'If we do that, we know we are going to be in a good position in the table. We are in a position where we want to climb the table.'



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West Ham's Fulham test gets harder as Taty Castellanos faces Issa Diop in 'brilliant' form
Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham United will come up against a very familiar face when they kick off away to Marco Silva's Fulham on Wednesday night at Craven Cottage.

While Axel Disasi and Konstantinos Mavropanos held clear-the-air talks with goalkeeper Mads Hermansen following the Hammers' 5-2 defeat at Liverpool – comfortably their worst defensive performance since January 3rd in Wolverhampton – Issa Diop was basking in the glow of a London derby victory.

The watching West Ham United supporters would have cheered as loudly as anyone in the home end at Craven Cottage when Diop extended one of his telescopic limbs to block an early Randal Kolo Muani shot on Sunday.

Diop was exceptional as Fulham, winning 2-1 in a scoreline which flattered their visitors, pushed Tottenham closer to the abyss.

With Igor Tudor hosting a resurgent Crystal Palace on Thursday, West Ham can move to within one point of Spurs if they beat the Cottagers tomorrow.

That, though, will be easier said than done. And not just because Diop, in for the ill Joachim Andersen, appears destined to give Taty Castellanos a bit of a rough ride.

Issa Diop was outstanding when Fulham beat Tottenham – and now he faces West Ham Unied
Not so long ago, it appeared that West Ham had struck gold selling Issa Diop to Fulham for a fee of £15 million. Across the last two full seasons, the former Toulouse captain has started fewer than half of the Cottagers' Premier League matches.

And on the occasions where he did get a run in the side, high-profile blunders were never too far away.

The difference between 'good Diop' and 'bad Diop' has always been pretty cavernous. It just so happens, though, that West Ham appear likely to run into the former this midweek.

"I don't like to go for individual things, but it's important to mention Issa Diop," Marco Silva said after Fulham restricted Spurs to a series of half-chances and a Richarlison consolation. "He knows he was not supposed to start the game. He was at home last night. He was not even at the hotel with us.

"He's a good professional.

"It was our decision to start with him [due to Andersen's illness], and what a performance from him. Leadership, the focus and the commitment he had in every moment to lead our backline, was crucial from himself. And I have to really to congratulate him for the performance.

"I'm very pleased, because he deserves all the credit. Sometimes not always involved in all the moments, [but] every time we need him and to use him, he responds very well.

"And always, I know that, if he plays or not, he's going to be the first one to arrive at the training ground. He's going to be the first one to push the others to go, always a top professional, very important for ourselves."

Taty Castellanos faces Diop four years after David Moyes sold him
David Moyes wanted to keep Diop at West Ham before his departure in the summer of 2022. However, with Nayef Aguerd arriving from Rennes, Moyes accepted that the big Frenchman could not be guaranteed regular starts in claret and blue.

Considering that Diop has started only 57 of a possible 142 Premier League matches in a Fulham shirt, you can argue that his decision to leave in search of more consistent game time has backfired somewhat.

Diop celebrated his 29th birthday in January. And, at this point, Fulham fans are more than accustomed to the odd faultless performance in a sea of inconsistency.

Wouldn't it just be West Ham's luck, though, if Diop follows up a supreme display against Spurs with another against his old employers? With Man City and Aston Villa to come, Fulham away is both a daunting test but also one of the more winnable matches in Nuno's schedule.

Just days after shutting down Kolo Muani at the Cottage, a repeat performance will see Diop give Tottenham an almighty leg-up. West Ham, in a worst-case scenario, could go into the weekend seven points adrift of their bitter rivals.

In a best-case scenario, only one point will separate the two neighbours.

"How this man does not play more football for us I don't understand," fan site Fulhamish wrote after what was arguably Diop's finest display in that white kit.

"The Frenchman was absolutely brilliant in the first half, making some wonderful tackles, particularly the one on Randall Kolo Muani that he timed to perfection. He was only deputising because Joachim Andersen was ill, but you do wonder what else he needs to do to deserve a starting run."

Speaking of a certain Argentine forward who is likely to go head-to-head with Diop tomorrow, Taty Castellanos has come in for criticism on the back of his performance at Anfield, even if he did nod in a second-half consolation.

As popular as he is for his infectious work ethic, the West Ham fans want to see more from their £27 million January signing. A winner at the Cottage would fit the bill nicely.



https://www.hammers.news/columnist/west-hams-fulham-test-gets-harder-as-taty-castellanos-faces-issa-diop-in-brilliant-form/

Matchday Preview: West Ham
🆚 West Ham United
🏟 Craven Cottage
🏆 Premier League
🗓 Wednesday 4th March
⏰ 7.30pm

The opposition

After a tough first half of the season, West Ham appear to have turned a corner under Nuno Espirito Santo since the turn of the year. They've lost just two of their previous seven Premier League matches – to Chelsea and Liverpool – but performed pretty well in each of them. The Hammers do remain in the bottom three heading into the upcoming gameweek, but they're just two points behind Nottingham Forest in 17th.

Team news

🤍 Kevin's injury required surgery and so he is in recovery, but Joachim Andersen is back after missing the Spurs win through illness. Harry Wilson is still being assessed after picking up a knock on Sunday.

⚒️ Lukasz Fabianski and Pablo are injured, while Freddie Potts serves the final game of a ban.

Tickets

A limited number of tickets remain available to buy.

Kits

Fulham will be in all white, West Ham in all claret.


Weather

☁️ Dry with light clouds, and temperatures of around 10 degrees heading into the evening.

Lime/Forest bikes

If you use a hire bike to get to the stadium, we kindly request that it is left at a new designated zone which can be found at the junction of Woodlawn Road and Langthorne Street.

Arrive early

Until 6.30pm, all pints of beer, cider & cans of wine will be priced at just £5, with soft drinks available for just £2, as part of our early bird drinks offers.

Bag drop

Fans are reminded of our bag drop policy that is in place.

Fulham Flutter

The Fulham Flutter allows fans from across the UK to go into the running to win some unique Fulham prizes. Fans can purchase a season ticket to be automatically entered into every home draw or buy tickets on a match-by-match basis, with the winner of our top prize announced on the big screen at half-time of the match.

Coverage

FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid, while the match will also be shown on TNT Sports. Overseas supporters can see who is showing the game in your region at this page.

Programme

Arriving at a new club in the winter transfer window is rarely straightforward. The season is already in full flow, dressing-room relationships are long established, and tactical rhythms have been rehearsed for months.

For many players, stepping into that environment midway through the campaign can feel like attempting to board a moving train. Yet for Oscar Bobb, Fulham's recent addition from Manchester City, the decision to embrace change was shaped less by risk than by certainty.

"My situation wasn't ideal at City with first-team opportunities proving hard to come by," the winger told the official matchday programme for the visit of West Ham United.

"I had interest from a few clubs, but once I chatted to the manager at Fulham and heard how he saw me fitting into the team, what he expected from me, there was no real question.

"The manager has just told me to be myself - to be aggressive, creative, show what I can do. That's exactly what you want to hear as an attacking player."

Elsewhere in the publication, Marco Silva, Tom Cairney and Robert Wilson pen their regular columns, while Raúl Jiménez lifts the lid on his teammates and Luís Boa Morte is the next interview in our Cult Heroes series.

The programme will be on sale around the ground on Wednesday, priced £4, or available to purchase online.




https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/03/matchday-preview-west-ham/

Fulham: Marco Silva issues Harry Wilson and Joachim Andersen latest amid double injury concern
In-form forward hobbled off in Tottenham victory

Fulham boss Marco Silva has issued an update on Harry Wilson and Joachim Andersen ahead of his side's clash with West Ham on Wednesday.

Wilson, the Cottagers' in-form winger, was forced off with an ankle injury in the 2-1 win over Tottenham at the weekend.

The Welshman struck the opener at Craven Cottage as Spurs sank to a second straight defeat under interim head coach Igor Tudor.

The victory took Fulham up to 9th in the Premier League table, with the west Londoners' European challenge still alive as they sit five points off sixth-placed Chelsea.

Andersen, meanwhile, missed out on the Tottenham game completely through illness, but Silva offered a positive update on the central defender.

"Joachim Andersen will be back in, 100 per cent sure," the Portuguese said.

"Harry Wilson is one of the players we have to keep assessing. Let's see."

Wilson has been Fulham's most prolific goalscorer this term, netting nine times in 27 appearances, adding six assists.

The forward's contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and rumours are swirling about where he might end up.

Silva has been outspoken on his preference to keep his top performer, who has amassed reported interest from the likes of Aston Villa and Everton, who failed with a late swoop for him at the end of the January transfer window.

The Cottagers face West Ham on Wednesday before a home FA Cup tie against Southampton at the weekend.

A trip to Nottingham Forest follows, before a home clash against Burnley rounds off the month.



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Marco Silva confirms big Fulham injury boost for West Ham clash
Marco SIlva has issued a Fulham injury update ahead of his side's clash with West Ham.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has issued an injury update on one of his most important players ahead of Wednesday night clash with West Ham. The Cottagers have been in good form of late, very much in the mix for a European spot.

Silva's men are just three points away from seventh spot after two big wins, defeating Sunderland away from home and Tottenham at the Cottage.

Wednesday night brings a different kind of test, with a West Ham side in surprisingly good form - for their position - arrival in search of a win that could see them jump out of the relegation zone, with Nottingham Forest facing Manchester City.

But Fulham need to keep their eyes on their own prize, and they are in with a real shot of securing European football, especially when you consider eighth place could yet be a Conference League spot.

Silva will need his key players fit to pull that off, though, and there is concern over star man Harry Wilson, who now has nine goals and six assists to his name this season.

Providing a fitness update ahead of the West Ham clash, Silva said "Everything went well for Kevin, but difficult to say the time frame [for a return]."

He added: "The last decisions on some players will be made tomorrow. Joachim Andersen will be back in 100% sure. Harry Wilson is one of the players we have to keep assessing. Let's see."

Silva also spoke about Fulham's aims for the rest of the season as excitement begins to build ahead of the European race run-in. "Our first target is to break the points tally again," he said, tempering expectations for now.

"If we do that, we know we are going to be in a good position in the table. We are in a position where we want to climb the table."



https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/marco-silva-fulham-west-ham-5618662

Pre-West Ham Press Conference
Marco Silva knows West Ham United will pose a greater threat on Wednesday than they did last time we met.

A late Raúl Jiménez strike earned us a Christmas victory at London Stadium, but the Hammers have been much improved since the turn of the year, defeating Spurs, Sunderland and Burnley, as well as taking points off in-form Manchester United and Bournemouth.

"I agree with you, they are in a completely different moment," Silva said in his pre-match press conference. "Of course, they are not a completely different team, but I can see many differences there.

"They signed some players, and they readjusted the squad a little bit last January, but you see the organisation is there. They have been very difficult to beat, even games that they lost, they played a big part, even last game against Liverpool, you can feel it.

"If you analyse the game, you can see they conceded from three set-pieces in the first half. They were always there, chasing the game, and any moment you can feel that they are creating chances against any side.

"They are in a very good level, in my opinion, right now. They are going to be a very difficult team to beat, 100 per cent sure, because the organisation is there, their quality is there, they are confident.

"Even if their position in the table is not easy for any team in the world to be, you can feel that the way they play, the combinations are there.

"They have very good individual players, that is not new for them. West Ham is always a club with a lot of individual players that, in any moment, they can decide a game.

"So it will be another great test for us, with a short preparation to prepare the game. But, as you know, we are in a good moment, we want to keep the momentum and use this momentum for our side, and let's hope we can continue this way."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/03/pre-west-ham-press-conference/

From the Press Box: Wilson to be assessed ahead of Hammers clash
Jack Kelly provides the news from the camp ahead of Fulham v West Ham.

After Sunday's win, I walked into Motspur Park with a spring in my step. Fulham's next task is to face West Ham at Craven Cottage, who are in 18th place in the Premier League. After a late Raul Jimenez header in December, Fulham are now searching to do a third double on the spin, after winning both games against Sunderland and Spurs.

Today's press conference was one that was highly anticipated by the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) community. They all wanted to know whether Harry Wilson and Joachim Andersen would be involved, with their deadline for submitting their teams being later on this evening.

I was bombarded with tweets and messages asking for specific team news. Will player x start? Will player y be fit? I felt like I had thousands of people's hopes in the palm of my hands.

Funnily enough, the question on team news didn't come straight away, so those FPL fanatics had to wait a little longer.

When the million-dollar question was put to Marco Silva, he didn't give too much away. The question was mainly about Kevin, who had undergone surgery on Monday.

"Yes, everything went well. Difficult to say what is going to be the timescale of the rehabilitation but everything went well and now is the moment for him to start the rehab", said Silva.

"Let's hope everything goes in the direction that we expect."

Well, the FPL community were up in arms! "Not a proper update!", they bemoaned. They questioned my skills as a journalist.

He was then later asked about team news again, Wilson and Andersen specifically.

"Joachim (Andersen) is 100%. He's OK. Harry is one of the players that I said we have to keep assessing and see. Tomorrow we are going to take some important decisions related with the game and with the squad list", said the Fulham boss.

"Joachim was not injured, it was an illness and he's ready to go again."

Silva also confirmed that Sasa Lukic is working hard to get back to full fitness, and that he could be in contention, with the Serbian growing in confidence of the training field.

West Ham will provide a tough test for Fulham tomorrow night. A side who seem to be showing more fight and desire than Sunday's opponents.

If Fulham can make it three wins in a row, they will rise to 43 points. An impressive tally with another 27 to play for. The race for Europe is still well and truly on, with a chance to progress to the last eight in the FA Cup on Sunday too.

As has been reported by a few journalists now, Aston Villa are firmly in the race to land Wilson on a free transfer this summer. Fulham are still doing all they can to keep the Welshman, and qualification into Europe may boost the Whites' chances of retaining him.

Tomorrow is another London derby. I'm looking forward seeing players like Oscar Bobb and Samuel Chukwueze if they're involved. Bobb was very impressive in his first Fulham start; another top signing. We play our second of three home matches this week, looking to secure maximum points again at the Cottage.

Enjoy the game!

COYW!



https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/from-the-press-box-wilson-to-be-assessed

Southampton FC sell out away allocation for FA Cup tie at Fulham
NEARLY 5,000 Saints fans will be in attendance at Craven Cottage when Saints face Premier League side Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

 Championship Saints have sold out their increased away allocation of 4,811 for the 12pm kick-off, meaning they are set for the largest away following of the season.

It will be a bigger following than they recieved at Fulham in the Premier League last season, with the away end usually capped at 2,701 fans due to Craven Cottage's capacity.

In the English top flight, clubs like Fulham, who have a stadium that seats fewer than 30,000 fans, do not need to meet the usual minimum of 3,000 away tickets.

 Southampton drew 0-0 on the road against the Cottagers last season, with new boss Ivan Juric watching from the stands in London.

Tonda Eckert's charges will feel more confident of claiming a victory at Fulham this season, and head to the capital amid a nine-game unbeaten run.

 Saints have beaten Championship Leicester City and League One Doncaster Rovers to reach the fifth round of this year's FA Cup.

The club have so far worn a special 50th anniversary kit to commemorate their FA Cup victory in 1976 during the 2025/26 edition of the competition.



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Tottenham contact PGMOL over refereeing concerns after Fulham defeat
Spurs frustrated by perceived inconsistencies in decisions in recent matches

Tottenham have written to the head of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to express concerns over the standard of refereeing in their recent matches.

Standard Sport understands the club is primarily concerned with perceived inconsistencies relating to contact in the penalty area which have seen some goals stand and others disallowed. The club feel they have had such decisions go against them too often this season.

Their complaint has been lodged directly with Howard Webb, chief of PGMOL.

Randal Kolo Muani saw an equaliser controversially disallowed during last month's north London derby after he pushed off Arsenal defender Gabriel, who went to ground.

"It is a clear foul, end of," said referee Peter Bankes on RefCam footage.

That goal being disallowed was seen as a letter of the law decision, but Spurs were frustrated not to see the same sentiment applied to Harry Wilson's goal on Sunday, which helped Fulham to a 2-1 victory over Igor Tudor's side at Craven Cottage.

Raul Jimenez pushed off Radu Dragusin in the build-up to that goal as they challenged one another for an aerial duel, but the contact was not considered forceful enough to warrant a foul.

The defeat at Fulham left Tottenham just four points clear of the relegation zone, and Tudor slammed the decision to let the goal stand.



https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-pgmol-fulham-tudor-b1273336.html

Under-18s report: Chelsea 2-3 Fulham
Chelsea Under-18s suffered a disappointing defeat at Cobham, as west London neighbours Fulham produced a second-half fightback to overturn a two-goal deficit and claim victory.

The Blues made the ideal start as, having asserted our dominance, Sol Gordon opened the scoring after just six minutes. Our lead was doubled soon after through Mathis Eboue, who finished clinically.

Fulham had carried a threat throughout the opening period and found a route back into the game when Brodie Dair pulled a goal back. However, after a positive and controlled first-half display, we went into the interval ahead.

Despite starting the second half with attacking intent, it was Fulham who netted the all-important fourth goal of the game. Khai Valley struck the leveller and, with the visitors carrying momentum, they forced an own goal from Reggie Watson.

The Blues pushed hard in the 15 minutes that remained, giving everything in search of an equaliser. But we couldn't overturn Fulham's advantage and missed out on Under-18 Premier League points.

Perfect start
The Blues wasted little time in establishing an advantage in this London derb. Our opener arrived from a lightning counter-attack, which saw Chizaram Ezenwata deliver a perfectly weighted long ball for Gordon, who used his blistering pace to outrun his marker and fired a composed low strike into the back of the net.

Soon after the restart, Ezenwata drove forward into Fulham's half and fed Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli inside the box. The midfielder unleashed a powerful effort, but Fulham were fortunate as the effort flew just wide.

The visitors' first threatening moment arrived soon after. Quinn Schutter burst into the box and fired from a tight angle, only to be denied by the legs of returning goalkeeper Toby Bell.

We remained composed, though, and doubled our advantage with a slick move. Watson picked out Ezenwata with a precise pass, he ran onto the ball and delivered a smart cross for Eboue, who smashed home. It was a brilliant demonstration of teamwork from the young Blues.

Despite our control, Fulham pulled a goal back ten minutes before the interval. Nazim Benchaita sent a long ball over the top to Valley, whose cross found striker Dair, whose low right-footed strike beat Bell to reduce the deficit.

We almost quickly restored our two-goal cushion when debutant Yisa Alao made a surging run and unleashed a low strike from a tight angle. But the ball skimmed wide of the post. Despite the miss, our first-half performance had been bright and full of promise, and we deserved to be ahead.

Tension grows
We returned to the pitch with the same confidence we had shown before the break, and Ezenwata continued his search for a goal. The forward came close early in the second period, meeting the ball with power, but his effort drifted just over the crossbar.

Another chance followed. Substitute Jashyade Greenwood drove purposefully upfield before sliding the ball across to Ezenwata. Our forward struck it first time, yet once again the attempt flew narrowly over the bar. The pressure was building, but the finish would not come.

Fulham then rallied and found their equaliser. Joe Obeng-John launched a long ball upfield to Valley, who brought it down well and drove into the penalty area. The winger kept his composure and fired a low strike into the bottom corner to make it 2-2, shifting the momentum and leaving the Blues frustrated.

Fulham soon turned the game on its head, as they went in front. Sustained pressure on our backline forced a loose pass, which Alfie White capitalised on. He delivered a dangerous cross into the area and in an unfortunate attempt to clear, Watson diverted the ball into his own net.

Frustration in the air
We continued to apply pressure as we searched for a route back into the contest. Nicoll-Jazuli went close to finding the equaliser, but his effort lacked the accuracy needed to trouble Mayer in between the sticks. Frustration began to grow among the Blues.

We threw everything forward in the closing stages and pushed hard deep into stoppage time. Lewi Richards delivered a dangerous cross that Ezenwata rose to meet. However, it was not to be.

Despite our late surge, the equaliser didn't come and it proved a disappointing end to our afternoon as we narrowly missed out on league points.

What it means
Following this result, Chelsea Under-18s sit second in the Under-18 Premier League South table with 36 points - just one point behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur - and still have a game in hand on the London side.

What's next
Chelsea Under-18s will return to league action this weekend, hosting West Bromwich Albion on Saturday at Cobham, with kick-off scheduled for midday.

Supporters around the world can watch the match live and free of charge on the Chelsea Official App and on our website.

The teams
Chelsea (4-3-3): Toby Bell; Lewi Richards, Dante Waite (c), Calvin Diakite, Yisa Alao (Jacob Hall 55); Isaac Silva, Reggie Watson, Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli; Sol Gordon, Chizaram Ezenwata, Mathis Eboue (Jashayde Greenwood 55)
Unused subs: Hudson Sands, Isago Silva, Chris Atherton
Scorers: Gordon 6, Eboue 18
Booked: Gordon 23, Watson 62, Greenwood 64, Badu 70, Richards 90+1

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Oliver Mayer, Nazim Benchaita, Quinn Schutter, Lewis Kondau-Wall, Archie Taylor, Logan Cooke, William Sutton-Bangura (Tarrell Lubega 65), Joe Obeng-John, Brodie Dair (Bashil Lubega 90+5), Alfie White, Khai Valley
Unused subs: Leo Hamilton, Anand Batra, Kymarley Morrison
Scorers: Dair 35, Valley 64, Watson (og) 75
Booked: Schutter 57, Benchaita 67, White 70, Cavell 90+6d



https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/under-18s-report-chelsea-2-3-fulham

Fulham winger Kevin has surgery
Fulham winger Kevin has undergone surgery on his foot.

The Brazilian suffered an injury to his fifth metatarsal during the Whites' recent win at Sunderland.

The operation appears to have gone well but the club are unsure when Kevin will be available for selection.

"Everything went well. Difficult to say what is going to be the timescale of the rehabilitation, but everything went well and now is the moment for him to start the rehab," said boss Marco Silva.

"Let's hope everything goes in the direction that we expect."

Joachim Andersen will return to the squad for Wednesday's game against West Ham, having missed out against Tottenham at the weekend because of illness.

Harry Wilson picked up an ankle injury in that game and will be assessed before Silva names the side to face the Hammers.

Silva explained: "Joachim is 100%. He's OK. Harry is one of the players that I said we have to keep assessing and see.

"Tomorrow we are going to take some important decisions related to the game and with the squad list.

"Joachim was not injured, it was an illness, and he's ready to go again."



https://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/fulham-winger-kevin-has-surgery

Sources: Man United's stance on Mason Mount sale as Aston Villa and Fulham swoop
Manchester United have no intention of selling midfielder Mason Mount in this summer's transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

The former England international has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks, but it is understood that the Red Devils are happy with him and are focusing on trying to get him back to full fitness.

Former United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Aston Villa and Fulham were both chasing a deal for Mount, but sources say that it will be difficult for either club to sign him this summer.

Man United's transfer stance on the 27-year-old is clear, while it would likely take a significant outlay for any club to be able to change that at all.

Mason Mount closing in on Man United return
Mount has seen the second half of his season heavily disrupted by injuries after he picked up a knock in the early weeks of 2026.

The former Chelsea star hasn't featured for the Red Devils since his cameo appearance at the end of the victory over Manchester City on 17 January, and hasn't even featured in a matchday squad since 25 January.

However, there finally appears to be light at the end of the tunnel in terms of his recovery, with interim boss Michael Carrick revealing that Mount is back in training ahead of last weekend's clash with Crystal Palace, according to The Standard.

It is expected that Wednesday's trip to Newcastle will come too soon for him to feature in the squad, but it is clear that he is now growing ever closer towards a return to the fold.

Mount made a bright start to the campaign with three goals in his opening 12 Premier League appearances in 2025-26, and Carrick will be hoping that he can hit the ground running when he returns to full fitness.

The Red Devils are handily placed to earn Champions League football for next term, and Mount may return in time to help them secure their qualification in the coming weeks.

Man United's chances of signing Amadou Onana revealed
Former Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that Man United have a "good chance" of signing Villa midfielder Amadou Onana this summer.

The Scottish businessman outlined that his former club would likely value the Belgian at around the £50million mark, with a view to recouping their initial outlay to sign him from Everton.

Wyness added that he feels Onana would be a success at Old Trafford if he were to complete the move, while also suggesting that it could be a move that "benefits all parties," given Villa's PSR situation.

A move for Onana would bolster the Red Devils' midfield ranks even further, but their stance in relation to Mount's future at the club already appears to be set in stone.



https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-man-uniteds-stance-on-mason-mount-sale-as-aston-villa-and-fulham-swoop/

Nuno to worry as official Premier League announcement for Fulham rings in West Ham first
Nuno Espirito Santo may have some worries ahead of facing Fulham as he looks to keep West Ham in the Premier League.

The Hammers were on the end of both misfortune and fortune over the weekend, as they conceded four deflected efforts against Liverpool in a 5-2 defeat.

West Ham's performance was not reflective of that scoreline, and a closer affair would have been a better portrayal.

However, the loss did not affect much in the battle to survive, as five of the bottom six fell to defeat, besides last-placed Wolves.

This leaves the East London club in the same position, and there is still plenty to fight for in the battle to survive.

Now, there could be more concern ahead of facing Fulham due to the Premier League's appointment for the referee.

Referee Matt Donohue appointed for West Ham vs Fulham – set for career first
Matt Donohue is set to take charge when Fulham travel to London Stadium on Wednesday evening, with the referee to be joined by Tim Wood and Wade Smith as his linesmen, as per the Premier League.

Additionally, John Brooks will be on VAR duties with Alex Chilowicz assisting at Stockley Park.

Unfortunately for Hammers fans, there is nothing to look back on with Donohue and how he officiates West Ham games.

That is because Wednesday evening will be the first match he will referee involving the Irons.

However, he has refereed four Premier League matches throughout his career, and he appears to be quite strict.

On average, he dishes out 5.5 yellow cards per game and has awarded three penalties in those five matches.

Why Nuno could worry about Matt Donohue vs Fulham
While there is nothing to look back on regarding the Hammers, Nuno will have some concerns based on Fulham's record.

Wednesday evening's opponents have been involved in four games with Donohue as referee, and they hold a 100 per cent record.

In three of those games, the Cottagers have scored three or more goals, offering a bad omen for the Portuguese manager.

Hopefully, Donohue's first West Ham game can put an end to that win streak, as three points is absolutely vital based on the upcoming fixtures.

This could be Nuno's best opportunity to get a win over the next couple of weeks, as West Ham face Man City and Aston Villa in the Premier League next after Fulham.



https://www.westhamzone.com/opinion/nuno-to-worry-as-official-premier-league-announcement-for-fulham-rings-in-west-ham-first/

Team News: Fulham vs. West Ham United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Looking to secure back-to-back London derby victories, Fulham could also record just their second Premier League double over West Ham United when the two sides square off at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening.

Marco Silva's side claimed a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to move within five points of sixth place in the Premier League table, while Nuno Espirito Santo's men remain two points adrift of safety following a 5-2 thrashing at Liverpool; here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news for both sides.

FULHAM vs. WEST HAM UNITED

FULHAM
Out: Kevin (calf)

Doubtful: Harry Wilson (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez

WEST HAM UNITED
Out: Pablo (calf), Lukasz Fabianski (back), Freddie Potts (suspension)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Magassa, Soucek, Summerville; Fernandes; Castellanos



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/injury-news/team-news/fulham-vs-west-ham-injury-suspension-list-predicted-xis_593101.html

Fulham vs West Ham United: Preview and Prediction
Fulham will host West Ham United at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, and they will look to build on their recent improvement in form while adding to the visitors' woes.

Fulham have picked up three wins in a row across all competitions, and they will be desperate to clinch another victory in the Premier League game vs West Ham United at Craven Cottage on Wednesday.

Marco Silva's men lost their way a few weeks ago, but they have bounced back strongly. It will be interesting to see if they can produce a strong performance here and climb up the table. The West London outfit will be aiming to finish in the top half this season.

Meanwhile, West Ham United are 18th in the Premier League table, and they are fighting for survival. The Hammers have picked up just one win from their last five Premier League matches, and they will be desperate to pick up a win here. It will be interesting to see if they can grind out a positive result. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics
Fulham
Kevin is ruled out of the game against West Ham United due to an ankle injury. However, Joachim Anderson (illness), Sasa Lukic (hamstring), and Harry Wilson (knock) face late fitness tests to determine their availability.

Fulham will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs West Ham, 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. Joachim Andersen will start alongside Jorge Cuenca in the central defensive partnership. Calvin Bassey will start if Anderson is not fit and available.

As for the midfield unit, Sander Berge and Harrison Reed will add defensive cover and physicality in the double pivot in the middle of the park. The central dup will look to win the ball back for their side.

Emile Smith Rowe 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, Raul Jimenez will spearhead the Fulham attack vs West Ham United on Wednesday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Reed, Berge; Bobb, Smith Rowe, Wilson; Jimenez


West Ham United
Lukasz Fabianski will miss out due to a lower back injury. Meanwhile, Freddie Potts will be unavailable due to suspension, and Pablo has a calf injury. West Ham United will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Fulham, with Mads Hermansen in goal.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf will start as the full-backs. They will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Konstantinos Mavropanos will start alongside Axel Disasi at the heart of the defence.

As for the midfield unit, Tomas Soucek will start alongside Soungoutou Magassa in the double pivot. They will look to add defensive cover and physicality to the midfield. Mateus Fernandes will start as the attacking midfielder here, and he will look to create goal-scoring chances for his teammates.

Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville will add creativity, flair, and goals from the flanks. Finally, Taty Castellanos will lead the line for West Ham United vs Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Soucek, Magassa; Bowen, Fernandes, Summerville; Castellanos


Key Stats

    West Ham United have failed to win four of their last five Premier League matches.
    Fulham have picked up three wins from their last three matches in all competitions.
    Fulham have picked up three wins from the last six matches against West Ham. 16 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.
    West Ham have lost seven of their eight Premier League London derbies this season (W1). Only three sides have lost more all-London games in a single campaign in the competition: Charlton Athletic in 2006/07 (8), QPR in 2014/15 (8), and Fulham in 2018/19 (10).
    Harry Wilson has been directly involved in 15 goals in the Premier League this season (9 goals, 6 assists); the last Fulham player to record more in a single campaign in the competition was Dimitar Berbatov in 2012/13 (18 – 15 goals, 3 assists).

Player to Watch
Jarrod Bowen
The West Ham United attacker is our key player to watch out for. Nuno Espirito Santo will need him to step up and produce in the final third if they want to win the game. Bowen has been their main source of creativity and goals, and it will be interesting to see if he can help his team pick up all three points.

Meanwhile, Bowen has scored five of West Ham's last nine London derby goals in the Premier League. However, the Englishman has never found the net in four appearances at Craven Cottage in the division, only playing more times at the Etihad Stadium and Goodison Park without a goal (both 5).

West Ham desperately needs a win here, and they are fighting for their place in the Premier League next year. It will be interesting to see if the England international can step up and make a difference in the final third. Bowen has the quality to trouble the Fulham defence, and he could look to create opportunities and find the back of the net.

Prediction
Fulham 1-1 West Ham United
Both teams will be fighting for a win here, and this is likely to be a cracking contest. Fulham are the better team on current form, but this will be a challenging game. West Ham are desperate for a good result, and they will look to put up a fight here.

There is no doubt that Nuno Espirito Santo has quality players at his disposal, and they should be doing a lot better than they have in recent months. This is likely to be an evenly matched contest, and it will be difficult to separate the two teams. They are likely to cancel each other out and share the spoils in a draw.



https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2026/03/03/fulham-vs-west-ham-united-preview-and-prediction-2/

Marco Silva: Axel Disasi and Taty Castellanos make West Ham 'completely different'
West Ham United will have the likes of Taty Castellanos and Axel Disasi available during Wednesday's trip to Fulham; Nuno Espirito Santo going head to head with fellow Portuguese Marco Silva at Craven Cottage.

In fact, of the eleven players who started for Nuno during December's 1-0 home defeat by the Cottagers, arguably only four are expected to start this midweek.

Freddie Potts is suspended, this the final match of his three-game ban. Mads Hermansen should keep his place over Alphonse Areola, while that four-man backline of Kyle Walker-Peters, Ollie Scarles, Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo has been replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Axel Disasi thanks to the end of AFCON and a lively January transfer window.

Marco Silva acknowledges the impact made by the 'experienced' Disasi while, at the other end, Taty Castellanos will hope to build on his consolation effort in Saturday's 5-2 defeat by Liverpool.

The difference in mood brought about by a couple of new signings proves that, yes, there really is value to be found in January.

Marco Silva thinks West Ham United have benefited from January signings
Speaking to the Fulham's official website ahead of Wednesday's 7.30pm kick-off in West London, Silva warns his players to expect a 'completely different' team from the one they beat nearly three months ago.

Ollie Scarles walked off in tears that day after gifting Raul Jimenez his 85th minute winner. The young left-back is one of seven players who started on December 27th who are now stuck on the bench or – in the case of Lucas Paqueta – have moved onto pastures new.

"They are in a completely different moment. Of course, they are not a completely different team, but I can see many differences there [from the December meeting]," Silva says.

"They signed some players, and they readjusted the squad a little bit last January, but you see the organisation is there. They have been very difficult to beat. Even in games that they lost, they played a big part. Even last game against Liverpool, you can feel [their improvement].

"[They signed new players] more in the frontline, but also with an experienced central defender. You can feel it, definitely. Many things are different.

"You can feel their organisation and confidence. It is not easy to be in the position they are in, playing with confidence. That is the reason why they have been able to get some points and have been difficult to beat."

Fulham boss praises the Hammers' display in Liverpool loss
He might have scored an own goal against Liverpool but, already, many West Ham fans are hoping to see Axel Disasi stay at the club long-term. The Frenchman is keeping compatriot Jean-Clair Todibo out the team; bringing both an impressive array of passes and also some much-needed aerial prowess in both boxes.

And, as Nuno himself said post match, a 5-2 defeat by the reigning champions was nowhere near as one-sided as the scoreline suggests. Arne Slot admitted that the result flattered Liverpool. West Ham even won the 'XG' battle, with Castellanos joining Tomas Soucek on the scoresheet.

"If you analyse the game, the chances they created... Of course can see they conceded from three set-pieces in the first-half [but] they were always there creating moments, and you can feel they are in a different moment now compared to the Christmas period," adds Silva.

"We understand their quality, their individual quality. They have top players who can decide the game. We respect the quality but we look to ourselves, the momentum is here with our team."

Should West Ham win, and if Nottingham Forest lose away to Manchester City, Nuno and co will head into the FA Cup weekend outside of the relegation zone.

Marco Silva is sweating on Harry Wilson's fitness, meanwhile. Fulham's star man suffered a twisted ankle during their 2-1 victory over another relegation-threatened outfit in Tottenham Hotspur.



https://www.hammers.news/news/marco-silva-axel-disasi-and-taty-castellanos-make-west-ham-completely-different/

Match Preview: Fulham v West Ham
In his Fulham preview, Dan Coker looks back at a defender who wore the colours of both clubs, as well as featuring our first ever win at Craven Cottage...

Blast from the past
8th April 1899 – Queen Victoria was on the throne and Lord Salisbury was Prime Minister as Thames Ironworks secured a 1-0 Southern League Second Division victory over Fulham in front of 3,000 at Craven Cottage.

The only goal of the game was scored by inside-right David Lloyd. Born in Hackney in June 1872, Lloyd was a career soldier and member of the British Army; he played football for the Third Grenadier Guards. He played for Brentford in 1897/98 before Francis Payne persuaded him to move to Thames Ironworks for this 1898/99 season.

Making his debut in a 3-1 home win over Brentford at the Memorial Grounds on 24th September 1898 and initially playing at left-back, Lloyd was switched to the forward line and scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win at St Albans on 12th November 1898. He went on to score 14 goals in 16 games for Thames Ironworks, including another hat-trick in a 10-0 home thrashing of Maidenhead the week after this win at Fulham. Lloyd (pictured below) was on target in his final game for the Irons, a 1-1 draw with Sheppey United in a Test Match on 29th April 1899.

Standing at 6'4 and brilliant in the air, Lloyd scored a lot of his goals with his head. He moved to Fulham in 1899 and notched 24 goals in 43 matches in all competitions over the next two seasons. Lloyd left Fulham to take part in the Boer War, seeing active service in South Africa. He returned to Craven Cottage at the end of the conflict and, in November 1902, was suspended for 28 days after punching opponent Jimmy Murray during an FA Cup game against Watford. Lloyd joined amateur club Willesden Town in August 1904 – his date of death is unknown.

The Irons went on to finish the 1898/99 Southern League Second Division season in first place and won promotion to the First Division of the Southern League, while Fulham ended up tenth in the 12-team league. Aston Villa won the Football League title and Sheffield United won the FA Cup.

Thames Ironworks: Tommy Moore, Walter Tranter, Tommy Dunn, Simon Chisholm, Peter McManus, Roddy McEachrane, Henry Hird, David Lloyd, R Henderson, George Gresham, Patrick Leonard.

Club Connections
Alphonse Areola and Adama Traore travel to their former club, while Issa Diop welcomes the team he departed in the summer of 2022. A decent number of players join the trio in representing West Ham United and Fulham over the years. These include:

Goalkeepers: Bill Biggar, Jan Lastuvka, Tony Parks.

Defenders: Paul Kelly, Bobby Moore, Tony Gale, George Redwood, Ryan Fredericks, George Horler, Jack Hebden, Rufus Brevett, John Paintsil, Paul Konchesky, Ian Pearce, Wayne Bridge, Jon Harley, Alan Stephenson, Andy Melville.

Midfielders: Luis Boa Morte, Dick Richards, George Carter, Papa Bouba Diop, Ray Houghton, Fergus Hunt.

Strikers: Brian Dear, Alf Harwood, Johnny 'Budgie' Byrne, Jack Fletcher, David Lloyd, Roger Cross, Bill Davidson, Iain Dowie, Fred Harrison, Billy Brown, Archie Macaulay, Danny Shea, Kenny McKay, Leroy Rosenior, Bobby Zamora, Mladen Petric.

Scott Parker played for both clubs and managed Fulham.

This week's focus though is on a player who came through the youth system with West Ham before playing for Fulham. Kevin Lock was born in Plaistow on 27th December 1953 and grew up as a West Ham supporter – in his own words, "As a kid, on matchdays, I'd queue on the Green Street forecourt from eleven o'clock and sprint through the turnstiles to get stood next to the tunnel watching the players running out". Lock started training with West Ham at the age of 13 and made his debut under Ron Greenwood at the age of 18 on 29th February 1972 as a substitute in a 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United. At the end of that season, the schoolboy prodigy had made three first team appearances.

A tall, lean central defender, Lock made 19 appearances in a sixth-placed finish in 1972/73 and the 19-year-old scored his first goal for the club in the 88th minute of a 2-0 win over Everton at Upton Park on 31st March 1973. He won four Under-23 caps with England between 1973 and 1976 but a serious groin injury restricted Lock to 14 appearances in 1973/74 as the Hammers avoided relegation by a single point – he didn't play after 29th October that season and was ruled out for ten months.

Given the unenviable task of filling Bobby Moore's number six shirt after the West Ham and England legend had moved to Fulham during the previous season, the 1974/75 campaign was arguably Lock's finest in a claret and blue shirt – he made 53 appearances and, aged just 21, made a major contribution to John Lyall's side which won the FA Cup in 1975, playing every minute of the club's cup run. Lock missed the birth of his eldest daughter, Carly, to play in the fifth round home win over QPR and, of course, faced Moore in the Final at Wembley.

The fair-haired Lock, who was maturing into a first-class defender, made 39 appearances in 1975/76. He was named in Don Revie's senior England squad for a European Championships qualifier against Portugal on 19th November 1975, but remained an unused substitute during the 1-1 draw in Lisbon. He did not play in either leg of the semi-final success over Eintracht Frankfurt in the European Cup Winners' Cup and also missed the defeat to Anderlecht in the Final. The Irons finished 18th in the league in 1975/76 and Lock made 30 appearances in 1976/77 as the Hammers ended up 17th.

Lock's last goal for the Irons came in his final appearance at Upton Park, in a 2-2 First Division draw with QPR on 10th September 1977 – Lock had scored an own goal to put the visitors 2-1 up after only 12 minutes but atoned with the 78th-minute equaliser. Lock's last appearance for the club came the following week in a 3-2 defeat at Bristol City on 17th September 1977. Lock had scored two goals in 165 appearances for West Ham but fell out of favour – after the Hammers were relegated in May 1978, Lock was allowed to leave for Second Division Fulham in a £60,000 move.

Aged 24, Lock made his Fulham debut under Bobby Campbell in a 3-1 loss at Bristol Rovers on 19th August 1978. Playing at centre-back or left-back, Lock went on to make 236 appearances for the Cottagers, scoring 29 goals, mostly from free-kicks or penalties. Fulham were relegated to the Third Division in 1979/80 but won promotion back to the second tier under Malcolm Macdonald in 1981/82.

Lock's place in Fulham folklore was secured with his penalties against Liverpool in the League Cup in the autumn of 1983 (they eventually lost to the Reds after a second replay) and he has a very good claim to being the club's best ever spot-kick taker. Lock, who played alongside future Hammer Tony Gale at Fulham, even played in goal twice when first Peter Mellor and then Gerry Peyton had gone off injured.

Following some initial interest from QPR, the 31-year-old Lock teamed up again with Moore in the summer of 1985 when he joined Fourth Division Southend. David Webb took over from Moore at Roots Hall and Lock joined the coaching staff when he retired from playing in 1986. He followed Webb to Chelsea as first team coach in 1993 and then to Brentford later that year.

Lock was caretaker manager at Brentford early in the 1997/98 season and moved to the role of Football Coordinator before leaving Griffin Park in May 1998. It was his final job in football and he entered the pub trade. Now 72, Lock has no immediate plans to retire from his present job as a court usher. He is a regular at London Stadium and, in his own words, says:

"It's mad that I've gone full-circle back to where it all started! West Ham United will always be my team and it's great that I can now share that passion with my grandson, Jack, who's equally bonkers about the club. We've been going to games from the moment he could sing 'Bubbles'. It doesn't get any better than playing for the team you've supported since you were eight and winning the trophy at Wembley. But these days, I'm living my love of West Ham United alongside Jack and I'd give anything to get the chance to experience victory as a fan outside that player's bubble. Just one more FA Cup Final, that's all..!"

Referee
Wednesday's referee will be Greater Manchester-based Matt Donohue, who will take on his first ever Hammers appointment. His other Premier League games this season have been Brentford's 2-0 victory at Wolves in December and the Bees' 3-0 home win over Sunderland in January.

Donohue has refereed 22 games this season – 18 in the Championship, two in the Premier League and one each in the FA Cup and League Cup. He has issued 85 yellow cards and one red in those 22 matches, and awarded four penalties.

The VAR Official is John Brooks.

Possible line-ups
Fulham will be without Kevin, but Joachim Andersen and Sasa Lukic should both be available. Harry Wilson is a doubt. Fulham have won seven of their last ten home evening kick-offs (7pm or later) in the Premier League (drawing one and losing two), beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 and Chelsea 2-1 in their last two.

West Ham United will be without the injured Lukasz Fabianski and Pablo, while Freddie Potts is suspended. West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo won four of his first five Premier League games against Fulham (drawing the other), but he has lost his last three against the Cottagers (two with Nottingham Forest and one with West Ham). The Hammers have only won two of their last 19 Premier League away games played on a Wednesday (drawing four and losing 13), with this their first since a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City in May 2023.

Possible Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Cairney; Bobb, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz.

Possible West Ham United XI: Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Soucek, Magassa; Bowen, Fernandes, Summerville; Castellanos.

Enjoy the game – Up The Hammers!



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Fulham lead chase for massive striker signing – Release clause available
Last month, Sport Witness covered repeated claims about Fulham pursuing a move for Moise Kean in the winter transfer window.

The London club had expressed interest in January. There was also interest from Barcelona, Paris FC and AC Milan.

No firm offers were made, with the striker having turned things around for himself in 2026. This has also helped Fiorentina pick up some form in a bid to avoid relegation.

The former Everton player's situation is being spoken about again. It seems like Fulham are very much in the fray to bring him back to the Premier League.

Deal could be feasible for Fulham
Tuttomercatoweb report on the Italy international, stating that Milan have scouted him constantly in the last few weeks.

Rossoneri manager Max Allegri has been key in Kean's career during his time at Juve. He would be interested in a reunion but a deal appears quite difficult for the Serie A giants.

As of now, the player is very much focused on Fiorentina and isn't thinking about his future. But a deal could be much more feasible for Fulham, who are still interested.

This is because Kean has a release clause worth €62m in his La Viola contract. It will be applicable between 1st and 15th July, which will be during the World Cup period. The ex-Juventus player is likely to be in action at that point and attention on him can grow too.

That price tag is quite exorbitant for Milan and generally for Italian sides. Fiorentina are likely to point to the release clause, if suitors come forward, and this will only suit Fulham.

Kean could be a good option for Marco Silva
While Kean's first shot in the Premier League didn't go to plan, he has evolved as a player since then.

Physically, he has matured quite a bit and has become a real poacher in the final third. He does attract criticism for missing chances sometimes but he keeps making the right runs to receive those chances.

Kean struggled earlier this season but now has three goals in four Serie A games. Last season, he found the net 19 times in the league, leading to his recall to the Azzurri.

He is a player who knows his best role now and Fulham can benefit from that. The release clause is arguably still higher than it should be but at 26, Kean has a lot to offer.



https://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-lead-chase-for-massive-striker-signing-release-clause-available/

Fulham & Mexico star Raul Jimenez ranks himself above Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane in one key area
The debate over who is the greatest player of all time usually begins and ends with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Fulham striker Raul Jimenez believes there is one specific department where he stands head and shoulders above the legendary duo. The Mexico international has established himself as one of the most reliable figures in world football from the penalty spot, and he isn't afraid to let the world know about his clinical edge when the pressure is at its highest, also ranking himself above Harry Kane.

Jimenez's penalty prowess
During a revealing interview with FOX Sports, viaMarca, the 34-year-old was asked to compare his prowess from the penalty spot against some of the game's most iconic finishers. When presented with a list that included the likes of Kane, Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, Rogerio Ceni, and the titan pair of Messi and Ronaldo, the Fulham man did not hesitate. Jimenez backed himself to come out on top, citing a superior success rate across his decorated career in Mexico, Portugal, and England.

Better than the GOATs?
Jimenez was bullish when explaining his reasoning for putting himself at the top of the pile, stating: "Whether you like it or not, I have a better success rate than all of the ones you mentioned. I don't know if I'm the best in the world, but it's something that characterizes me. I'll stick with myself." It is a bold claim for any player to make, but the statistics suggest that the former Wolves man has plenty of evidence to support his confidence when standing over the ball.

Indeed, the numbers illustrate a stark difference in efficiency compared to the two players who dominated the Ballon d'Or for nearly two decades. While Messi bagged a brilliant brace for Inter Miami recently, his career penalty conversion rate sits at approximately 77.8 percent (112 out of 144). Meanwhile, Ronaldo has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury following a match where he uncharacteristically missed a spot-kick, leaving his career average at 83.5 percent (182 out of 218) - figures that pale in comparison to Jimenez's staggering 96 percent success rate.

A near-perfect career record
The Fulham front-man's record is almost flawless, having missed just twice from 46 attempts in competitive football. His first failure came in a 2018 friendly against Uruguay when Fernando Muslera produced a save, while his only other miss occurred during a high-stakes Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla in 2020. Since then, he has returned to his metronomic best, providing the Cottagers with a sense of inevitability whenever a referee points to the spot in the English top flight.

His reliability was on full display when the Mexican forward added to his perfect Premier League penalty record against Sunderland last month. Converting that latest effort took him to 13 successful strikes from 13 attempts in the top flight, carving out a unique piece of English history. Manchester City legend Yaya Toure previously held a flawless record of 11 from 11, but Jimenez's new leading mark could be extended way beyond that before he leaves the Premier League. Jimenez is now the gold standard for consistency from the spot, proving his self-belief is rooted in tangible results.

Fulham's reliable weapon
That supreme confidence from the spot is bleeding into Jimenez's overall form at Craven Cottage. He boasts nine goals across all competitions this season, helping drive Fulham's push towards the top half of the table. Fulham fans have come to view a penalty award as a guaranteed goal whenever their number nine is on the pitch.

Ultimately, Jimenez knows that comparing himself to multi-Ballon d'Or winners will raise eyebrows, but he remains unmoved by the scale of the task. Fulham will hope to see the Mexico international on the scoresheet again when they take on relegation-threatened West Ham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night.



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PREVIEW: Fulham host West Ham in the Premier League with European hopes and survival at stake
Fulham host West Ham on Wednesday evening with Marco Silva's side chasing European football, while Nuno Espírito Santo's men remain desperate to remain in the top flight.

An exciting clash awaits at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night, as Fulham and West Ham United meet at opposite ends of the table with everything to play for.

Fulham remain firmly in the hunt for European football after last weekend's impressive 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Goals from Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi secured a third straight win for Marco Silva's side, who survived a brief scare after Richarlison's strike just after the hour mark.

That result continued an impressive run of form that began with cup success against Stoke and a dominant win over Sunderland. After a short spell of three consecutive defeats threatened to derail their season and ambitions, Silva's men appear to be peaking at the perfect time.

However, for West Ham, the picture is much more concerning. A crushing 5-2 defeat at Anfield last time out against Liverpool leaves them two points behind their relegation rivals, Nottingham Forest and just two points from safety.

However, the scoreline did not tell the full story. The Hammers matched Liverpool for possession and created promising openings in open play, but were ruthlessly punished on the counterattack. Three dead-ball goals ultimately proved too much to overcome.

Nuno Espírito Santo will hope his side shows a willingness to forget before their trip to Anfield. West Ham had lost just once in six matches, a run that included victory over Sunderland and a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Tottenham.

There are signs of progress, but relegation battles are not won on progress, and the reverse fixture in December was set for a stalemate until a late defensive lapse from youngster Ollie Scarles allowed Raúl Jiménez to snatch the points for Fulham.

Both teams have evolved since then, with personnel changes and the return of African internationals altering the dynamic.

West Ham remain without Pablo Felipe, who has begun individual training but is not yet ready to return, while Freddie Potts is serving a suspension.

Fulham, meanwhile, are sweating over the fitness of Harry Wilson after the Welshman twisted his ankle at the weekend.

Wilson's potential absence would be incredibly significant. He has been directly involved in 15 Premier League goals this season (nine goals, six assists), underlining his importance to Fulham's attacking fluency.

Silva admitted at full-time that his winger struggled through the final stages of the Tottenham win and will be assessed in the coming days.

With Fulham boasting one of the division's sharper attacking units and West Ham owning one of the league's leakiest defensive records, the availability of Wilson may prove decisive.

At stake are European qualification for one team, and top-flight survival for the other, making this London derby all the more important.

The derby kicks off on Wednesday at 19:30 (GMT), with live coverage on TNT Sports 5.



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West Ham and Arsenal 'had a fight' over Alex Iwobi: Why Fulham star snubbed Hammers
If things had worked out differently, Alex Iwobi might have been wearing a West Ham United shirt in Wednesday's Craven Cottage kick-off, rather than the white of Fulham.

A graduate of the Arsenal academy, having grown up in Newham only a few miles from the Emirates Stadium, the Hammers came calling for a teenage Iwobi around a decade ago.

Now, as his Fulham side host a West Ham United outfit desperate for a win that could see them leapfrog Nottingham Forest into 17th, the Nigeria international has the chance to frustrate the East Londoners once again.

While Fulham could be without Harry Wilson for the visit of Nuno Espirito Santo's side, Iwobi heads into tonight's 7.30pm kick-off in fine form.

Form he will be determined to maintain against a side he trained with as a youngster.

Alex Iwobi rejected West Ham United because he supported Arsenal
Speaking to the official Match of the Day magazine back in 2016, while he was establishing himself as a regular at Arsenal, Iwobi admitted that he and now-Ipswich Town forward Chuba Akpom were targeted by the Hammers in their academy days.

"Arsenal and West Ham were interested in me and Chuba," Iwobi said. "We were training with both clubs for three years because we were scouted at six, and you can't sign until you're nine.

"I decided to sign for Arsenal because I supported them back then and I always saw them as the bigger club.

"No disrespect to West Ham!"

"I signed [for Arsenal] with Alex Iwobi at the same time," Akpom would later reveal in an Instagram live with Don Dada. "We were just training through the ranks.

"We were on trial at West Ham. Arsenal and West Ham had a bit of a fight because of that, because they were trying to say 'why are you taking my player'? Because of that, we stayed at Arsenal!"

While Akpom has never really hit the heights consistently – despite a Golden Boot winning campaign with Middlesbrough in the division below – this will be Iwobi's 314th Premier League appearance should he feature tonight.

Iwobi faces West Ham after inspiring Fulham win over Tottenham
Have you ever seen a goal like it, in appearance number 313?

A fizzing shot rocketed past Guglielmo Vicario with his instep? Didier Drogba did something similar in his Chelsea heyday. There were shades of Loic Remy's outrageous strike against Wigan Athletic in a Queens Park Rangers shirt.

Iwobi's stunning hit shoved Tottenham onto the brink of the abyss on Sunday; the second in a 2-1 Fulham win. Repeat the trick tonight, against another relegation-threatened London rival, and West Ham will find themselves circling the drain; a player who turned them down as a teenager removing the plug from the bath.

The former Everton winger netted twice in a 3-2 defeat by West Ham last season. A similar scoreline would do Nuno and co the world of good here, following a Liverpool loss which dented their momentum.

Fulham boss Marco Silva expects a 'completely different' challenge against a side his team beat 1-0 at the London Stadium a few days after Christmas. Just two-and-a-half months later, only four of the players who started that day for Nuno are likely to be in the XI here.

Wherever Iwobi pops up – he has played on the left, the right and in the centre this term – keeping him quiet, and denying him the chance to set his sights from range, will be something Nuno will be keen to imprint onto his players pre-match.



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Quote from: WhiteJC on March 04, 2026, 12:03:05 AMWest Ham to fancy chances for crucial win vs Fulham amid Harry Wilson update
West Ham simply need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League when they take on Fulham on Wednesday.


West Ham are close to a scoring rampage; stats prove why
The Hammers have picked up some nice victories in the past couple of weeks, with away wins over Burnley and Tottenham, and other impressive displays.

But, though some results have been disappointing on paper, the underlying data suggests that West Ham are close to hammering a side, and it could be Fulham.

Games	5
Goals	8
xG	8.06

West Ham's last five Premier League matches

The Irons have been consistently creating goal-scoring chances as well as converting in front of the goal, and all it may take is one game for everything to come together.

Taty Castellanos is now firing, as Nuno has other players who can also add goals from different areas. If Wilson misses this clash, the Hammers could flatten Fulham.



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Seems odd seeing as Fulham's stats for the same period read:
Games 5
Goals 8
XG 9.49

I guess they're clinging to any hope they have and I'm sure they'll come out all guns blazing. Just hope they're useless like they have been all season!

Tottenham take action after Arsenal and Fulham fury and Igor Tudor comments
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly written to PGMOL chief Howard Webb outlining concerns over inconsistent refereeing decisions

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly contacted Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb regarding their grievances with recent officiating decisions. Spurs are understood to have been left frustrated by decisions, with BBC Sport reporting that the complaint from the north London outfit centres on inconsistent rulings that have resulted in goals being permitted or ruled out due to contact within the penalty box.

The club are believed to feel they have been disadvantaged by several crucial decisions this campaign, with the most recent occurring on Sunday during their 2-1 loss to Fulham. Raul Jimenez avoided being penalised for his involvement in the opening goal when he made contact with defender Radu Dragusin before the ball dropped to Harry Wilson, who broke the deadlock. Officials determined that the contact from the Mexican did not reach the threshold for a foul.

This follows Randal Kolo Muani's strike against Arsenal being disallowed during the defeat to their north London adversaries. Match officials ruled that Arsenal defender Gabriel had been pushed by the Frenchman before firing beyond David Raya.

A comparable incident took place earlier in the campaign during Liverpool's victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Hugo Ekitike rose above Cristian Romero to head home, which proved pivotal as then-manager Thomas Frank witnessed his team narrowly beaten by the Reds. The video assistant referee (VAR) did not overturn either decision, whilst they were reviewed, but both rulings stayed with the on-field official.

Interim boss Igor Tudor was left furious by the decision to allow Fulham's opening goal to stand. He said: "Their first goal changes the situation on the pitch. It's a big refereeing mistake.

"There's no consistency last week, what happened today was incredible. The referee was incredible today – not giving a goal there is madness. It's about consistency of the decision, they need to understand even if it is a soft touch but he is not watching the ball, it is a foul. He [Jimenez] gained an advantage and they scored. You need to give these fouls.

"I didn't like the referee today, too much of a home team referee. I didn't feel well with him. All the decisions were on their side.

"He doesn't understand football, the feeling of what is wrong and what is right. He [Jimenez] was not thinking about the ball, he was thinking how to cheat, he cheated the player, was pushing, it was cheating and it's a foul. Ninety-nine of 100 people will say it's a foul, it's so obvious."

Spurs find themselves in a perilous position in the Premier League standings as they confront the prospect of relegation, merely 12 months after lifting the Europa League trophy. They are only four points above the bottom three with West Ham United presently occupying the final drop zone spot.

Nuno Espirito Santo's team will be aiming to bounce back to victory after Liverpool halted their four-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, in their previous fixture. Spurs are set to host Crystal Palace on Thursday in a high-stakes London derby that holds significant implications for both clubs.



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Wrexham plotting jaw-dropping moves for Liverpool, Fulham favourites in major statement of intent
 Wrexham are preparing a daring raid on the Premier League's out-of-contract market should they clinch promotion from the Championship this season, with Fulham star Harry Wilson just one of their ambitious targets, while a hugely experienced Liverpool star is also on their radar.

The Welsh club currently sit seventh in the Championship table, on track for qualification for the play-offs against all the odds.

Having already risen from non-league to the second tier in record time, the Hollywood-owned side are now eyeing experienced Premier League campaigners to ease their transition should they reach the promised land.

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Particular attention is being paid to players whose contracts expire this summer.

As we first revealed on February 20, Fulham winger Wilson has been identified as a dream target, and he could be tempted by an emotional move to his hometown club.

We understand that Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, who is also out of contract at the season's end, is also being eyed as a potential signing.

Wrexham are understood to be ready to offer lucrative wages well above Championship and lower Premier League levels to tempt the pair to the Racecourse Ground.

Wrexham preparing for an ambitious summer
With financial fair-play constraints and more modest resources than established top-flight clubs, Wrexham know they cannot compete in the traditional transfer market for proven superstars.

Instead, the club intend to exploit the free-agent pool aggressively, targeting seasoned professionals who can bring immediate quality and Premier League know-how without the burden of hefty transfer fees.

Club insiders describe the approach as typically bold and told TEAMtalk: "We're not afraid to think big," one source close to the hierarchy said. "If we go up, we want to give ourselves the best possible chance of staying there and establishing ourselves."

The chances of landing household names such as Robertson and Wilson remain slim. Both players are likely to attract interest from several Premier League sides and European playing clubs.

However, Wrexham's willingness to make ambitious, headline-grabbing moves has become a hallmark of their meteoric rise under co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Should promotion be secured via the play-offs or automatic spots, expect the club to move swiftly once the season concludes.

A summer of smart, high-impact signings on free transfers and smart moves in the market could prove the difference between survival and another swift return to the Championship.



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Late all team new Fulham v West Ham
West Ham tonight head to Craven Cottage knowing a win would be huge in our battle to remain in the Premier League this season.

Our Hammers take on Fulham, who are outsiders to qualify for European football, so the task at hand is not a simple one but its one Nuno and the players cannot afford to let slip by with games now running out.

It is also noted, that should West Ham gain victory tonight, it would take Nuno's side out of the bottom three – should Nottingham Forest lose away to Manchester City.

It is a welcome boost for the Irons boss that Pablo is recovering from injury and is close to full training, however this game comes too soon for the January signing.

Freddie Potts serves the final game of his 3-match suspension, following his red card in our FA Cup win over Burton Albion.

Nuno does have decisions to make following our 5-2 loss to Liverpool at the weekend, however its likely that much will remain unchanged, with it hoped the side can build upon the positive display at Anfield.

It is likely to be a late call from the boss whether he opts to make changes to the side.

Tonights match kicks off at 7:30pm and is being shown live on TNT Sports 5.



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Fulham clash chosen for TV
Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Fulham in April has been selected for live television broadcast.

Unai Emery's Villans make the journey to Craven Cottage on Saturday, April 25, with the action now getting underway at lunchtime (ko 12.30pm), live on TNT Sports.

The west London fixture is subject to Fulham's participation in the FA Cup semi-finals that weekend.

The Cottagers are currently in the fifth round of the competition and are set to host Southampton this Sunday.



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Three April fixtures televised
Three of Fulham's Premier League fixtures in April have new kick-off times after being selected for live television coverage.

Our trip to Anfield on Saturday 11th April will now commence at 5.30pm and be shown on Sky Sports, while our matches against Brentford at the Gtech (Saturday 18th April) and Aston Villa at the Cottage (Saturday 25th April) will be early 12.30pm kick-offs, shown on TNT Sports.



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Is Fulham vs West Ham on TV? Channel, stream, radio coverage and kick-off time
Fulham and West Ham United are set to meet in the Premier League

Everything you need to know ahead of Fulham vs West Ham United

Date and Kick-off Time: The match is scheduled to be held at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Wednesday, March 4 with kick-off at 7.30pm GMT. This midweek slot is part of a full round of Premier League fixtures being played across Tuesday and Wednesday.

TV Channel Explained: The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 5. However, the channel is not available on linear TV but can be accessed on the discovery+ app.

Live Stream Info: Subscribers can stream the match live through the discovery+ app or website. The app works across mobile devices, tablets and smart TVs.

Radio Coverage: Fans in London can also tune into BBC Radio London 94.9 for dedicated local coverage. There will also be audio commentary available on both clubs' respective apps.
US Broadcast Times: For viewers in the United States, the game will kick off at 2.30pm ET / 11.30am PT. The match is available to stream live on Peacock.

International Broadcasters: In Canada, the match is exclusive to fuboTV, while fans in Australia can watch via Stan Sport. Other broadcasters include beIN Sports in the MENA region and JioStar in India.

Fulham Team News: Marco Silva may welcome back Sasa Lukic, who is nearing fitness. However, Fulham will be without winger Kevin, while Joachim Andersen missed the weekend's win over Tottenham Hotspur due to illness.

West Ham Team News: The Hammers are largely injury-free. Nuno Espirito Santo's side will be looking to tighten up defensively after a frustrating 5-2 defeat to Liverpool.



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How to watch Fulham vs West Ham live: Stream link, TV channel, latest team news, prediction
Fulham will try to make it three straight wins and keep pace in the European race on Wednesday, when they host relegation-threatened West Ham at Craven Cottage.

The Cottagers (40 points) are up to 10th in the Premier League table after back-to-back victories over Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur, putting Marco Silva's side within touching distance European qualification for the first time since the 2011-12 season. Winger Harry Wilson, whose contract is set to expire this summer, is the man of the moment with 7 goals and 6 assists in his last 16 PL appearances, including one of each when Fulham beat Spurs on Sunday. Wilson is, however, something of a doubt to face West Ham after picking up a knock on the weekend.

West Ham (25 points) are back in a bad way again after winning three of four games under recently appointed Nuno Espirito Santo. Draws against Manchester United and Bournemouth were solid enough results, but then the Hammers shipped five goals to Liverpool on Saturday and there is real worry that things could quickly turn south with Manchester City and Aston Villa up next on the fixture list.

How to watch Fulham vs West Ham live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 2:30pm ET Wednesday
Venue: Craven Cottage — London
TV Channel: NBCSN
Streaming: Online via Peacock

Fulham team news, focus

OUT: Kevin (ankle) | QUESTIONABLE: Harry Wilson (ankle)

West Ham team news, focus

OUT: Pablo Felipe (calf), Freddie Potts (suspension), Lukasz Fabianski (back)

Fulham vs West Ham prediction
Fulham aren't the type of team to beat themselves with lapses in concentration and defensive blunders, and that seems to be West Ham's best laid path to points these days. Fulham 2-0 West Ham.



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