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West Ham vs Fulham preview: Team News, opposition lowdown and score prediction
West Ham United clash with Fulham in an all-London Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday night.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side have been emphatically putting their slow start to 2026-27 behind them in recent games.

It's now four Championship wins on the bounce for the Hammers, with Wrexham demolished to the tune of six goals to nil last time out.

Confidence is flowing in the Irons' camp as a result, and thus there will be no fear at the arrival of Premier League Fulham on Tuesday.

The Cottagers are sitting 18th in the Premier League and winless from their opening four games, with pressure already mounting on Alvaro Arbeloa.

Ahead of this third-round Carabao Cup tie, West Ham Zone has you covered with everything you need to know.

Fulham: What can West Ham expect from Premier League strugglers?
They may well be having a hard time of things in the Premier League, but Fulham won't be pushovers for West Ham.

Arbeloa's side actually average the seventh-highest possession per game in the top flight this term with 57.3 per cent, as per FotMob.

Meanwhile, no team covers more distance per game than their 118.9 kilometres.

Only Man City (599.3), Brighton (532.8) and Manchester United (493.3) play more accurate passes per game than Fulham's 483.3 this term as well.

Their man danger West Ham must watch out for is 19-year-old attacking midfielder Joshua King.

He's already got two goals from four Premier League games this season, and looks to be a young player with a very bright future ahead of him.

So, what is the latest team news from both camps ahead of Tuesday night's 7:45pm kick-off?

Fulham injury latest pre-West Ham tie
Starting with West Ham, Nuno is likely to be without two first-team players for Fulham.

Joel Veltman is nursing a muscle problem and is a major doubt to be involved.

Meanwhile, Tomas Soucek hasn't kicked a ball in anger for the Irons this season, and that looks unlikely to change on Tuesday night.

As for the visitors, their only injury concern is Tom Cairney, with the veteran midfielder also not having played a minute in 2026-27.

The 35-year-old is dealing with a knee injury, and won't be fit to play any part at the London Stadium.

So, how do we see this one playing out in E20?

We say: West Ham 2-2 Fulham (WHU win on pens)
Cup ties, often with rotated starting XIs, always threaten to produce some brilliant games of football.

We think another one is in store when West Ham take on Fulham on Tuesday evening.

West Ham's strong form and Fulham's desperation to find another win ASAP sets this one up to be a high-scoring affair.

Fulham have scored two or more goals in three of their five competitive games this season, whilst the Hammers only netted fewer than three in a single game three times this term.

We're predicting the game finishes 2-2 after 90 minutes, before Nuno's side emerge victorious via a penalty shootout.



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Injured Sessegnon could miss Fulham's clash with Man Utd
Fulham will again be without Ryan Sessegnon for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at West Ham – and he is a doubt for Sunday's game against Manchester United.

The left-back missed the goalless draw with Liverpool on Saturday with a groin problem, and Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed on Monday morning that Sessegnon will also sit out the game against the Hammers.

Arbeloa explained: "We had a small program with Sess last week, so we were not sure if he was ready for the Saturday game.

"He had some scans, and we didn't take any risk with him, so he won't be available for tomorrow's game.

"We'll see if he can be available for Man United, but we don't know yet. We don't want to take any risk with him for sure. It's a small problem in the groin."

Fulham were much improved at Liverpool, producing an impressive performance to secure their first point since Arbeloa took over as head coach during the summer.

Defender David Affengruber's display on his debut was a major positive for the Whites.

"I knew him very well and we were looking for a centre-back during all of the summer," said Arbeloa.

"I talked about him with the club at the beginning of the summer, but they were looking at other players.

"They were looking for a player that has experience in the Premier League or maybe a player whose profile is more similar to the Premier League centre-backs.

"But I knew him very, very well. His first game in a difficult stadium was against a very difficult opponent, and he did really well.

"He has that personality; he's very, very good with the ball, he's so intelligent, but also he's strong,

"I think he has the pace and he understands the game very well, so I think he can play even better."



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We shouldn't abandon our ambition ahead of our Carabao Cup clash
We need to build on our point at Anfield ahead of a crucial game on Sunday against Manchester United.

Our season hasn't started the way we all hoped. But I don't think many of us are particularly surprised by it either.

We'd talked all summer about our tough fixture list in the opening five games (one in the eye for the "we play everyone twice" brigade), and more than a few of us brought up the possibility of zero points from a possible 15.

Our solid display at Anfield on Saturday has ended that particular premonition, but there's still work to be done.

West Ham away in the Carabao Cup tomorrow night presents the ideal opportunity to build on the weekend's result and put us in a really strong position ahead of Manchester United visiting the Cottage on Sunday.

And cup competitions remain important. I'm not someone who subscribes to the "well, we can concentrate on the league now" argument. A domestic trophy will always be the most tangible route to glory for a club like ours - and I'd rather go down and win one than concentrate solely on league matters.

David Affengruber stole the headlines - and our hearts - on Saturday with a debut that'll long live in the memory. He's hit the ground running - so why curb that momentum? Keep him and Calvin Bassey in central defence. He was Calvin third centre-back partner in four league games, and we know that familiarity is key to defensive solidity. Give them a run out before United.

With Ryan Sessegnon nursing a slight knock, it looks like Antonee Robinson will continue at left-back, which I'm fine with - particularly if Cesar Palacios comes back in. The pair could do with minutes to improve their understanding on that side (though I'd want Iwobi back in for United).

On the right, it's prudent to slot Kenny Tete back in to give him minutes in the bank. We saw on Saturday how crucial it is for the right-back to play a bit tighter and curb that attacking enthusiasm somewhat. I'm impressed with Castagne but remain convinced that Kenny could be just as good an option.

Our central midfield pairing has always been a tricky one to get right, spanning many a manager. Arbeloa got the blend right on Saturday and the duo of Berge and Charles looks to be our first-choice going forward. But Tuesday will give us the chance to get eyes on Hugo Larsson for longer than a cup of coffee, and I'm particularly interested to see Manuel Angel. Much has been said about this particular Madrid starlet and this is the perfect game to get started.

Much has been said about Kevin in the last 10 days or so. Saturday showed that any fallout from his not-so-cryptic social post is old news as far as Arbeloa is concerned, and he got 20 minutes under his belt.

Dan said it on the Quick Take, but it's worth repeating: Kevin's workrate goes under the radar. he might not have hit the attacking heights we all hoped so far in his Fulham career, but he's young, he's hardworking and he's talented. I want to see him get 90 minutes on Tuesday - for the first time no less!

Finally, it'd be great to see Gonzalo get at least half an hour to see if he can bag again, but it's just as - if not more - crucial for Rodrigo to continue to build his confidence. With Kusi-Asare seemingly seconded to the U21s full-time, at least for now, we need both strikers to contribute equally.

A convincing performance that further shows Arbeloa's tactical evolution would be priceless ahead of a vital league game before a painfully long three-week break. COYW.



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Team News: Sess to miss West Ham clash
Fulham will be without Ryan Sessegnon at London Stadium, but there remains some hope that he could return to contention for Sunday's meeting with Manchester United.

"We had a small problem with Sess last week," Álvaro Arbeloa explained in his pre-West Ham press conference. "We were not sure if he was ready for Saturday's game – we made some scans, and we didn't take any risk with him, so he won't be available for tomorrow's game, also.

"It's a small problem in the groin, so it will be some days, but we don't know yet if for Man United he will be ready. If not, after the international break, for sure.

"We don't want to take any risks with him for sure, but not for tomorrow. So, Tom and Sess will be not in the squad tomorrow."

Arbeloa made 10 changes to his side for the 3-0 win over AFC Wimbledon in the previous round, and while he does see Tuesday's meeting with the Hammers as an opportunity to give minutes to certain players, he will be only be doing so with progression in mind.

"I want to win games, and I want to win tomorrow's game," he said. "I think we will need fresh legs, and will be opportunities for some players that deserve the opportunity, and they can show me, and they can show their talent, and they can show what they can do on the pitch, because I believe that they can help us to win the game.

"For me, it's the most important thing, it's not just about rotation, it's about the best 11 starters that I can put into the pitch."



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West Ham predicted XI vs Fulham: Taty Castellanos axed as three Rush Green gems get chance
West Ham United will be looking to prove their mettle against Premier League opposition Fulham in the Carabao Cup.

It is a London derby for Nuno Espirito Santo's men, and an excellent chance to provide more confidence for his squad.

The Hammers are sitting top of the Championship table, but an opportunity to push further in the domestic cup competitions cannot go amiss.

A win against the Cottagers would help to show where the Irons truly are in their push for promotion.

The supercomputer has predicted West Ham's chances in this all-London clash.

West Ham Zone now predicts the lineup that Nuno may opt to go with, as one eye will be on the mouth-watering Millwall clash on the weekend too.

Injuries force West Ham changes at the back
West Ham will see changes from their starting lineup that faced Wrexham on Friday evening.

Joel Veltman was forced off injured after just 30 minutes, meaning Kyle Walker-Peters is the likely man to come in to replace the Dutchman.

Konstantinos Mavropanos and Max Kilman are the probable centre-back duo, while Ollie Scarles could come back in at left-back with Morato dropping out in that instance.

Scarles could be one of three academy graduates to feature.

Nuno does have a choice between Finlay Herrick and Mads Hermansen, but with this being against Premier League opposition, the Portuguese is likely to stick with the Danish goalkeeper.

Why Nuno Espirito Santo will twist in midfield and attack
Jarrod Bowen is likely to maintain his place on the right of midfield, but Manor Solomon could come out of the lineup to be rested.

The Hammers will want to rest some of their top stars ahead of a significant derby clash against Millwall looming after Fulham.

Joshua Ajala could be given another chance to start after shining in the previous round against Southampton.

While Lewis Orford may come in for Taty Castellanos, with Nuno potentially looking to shore up his midfield against tougher opposition.

Making him and Ajala the second and third youth products potentially in the lineup.

Divine Mukasa and Arne Engels are likely to keep their place, creating a blanket midfield five.

Joel Piroe, meanwhile, could be given the chance to continue his fine form after scoring his third for the Hammers against Wrexham.

West Ham United predicted XI vs Fulham: Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Bowen, Mukasa, Engels, Orford, Ajala; Piroe.



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Pre-West Ham Press Conference
Álvaro Arbeloa does not expect Tuesday night's Carabao Cup tie to feel like a game between sides in different divisions.

After taking just two points from their first three matches of the season, West Ham United have now won four in a row to sit atop the Sky Bet Championship.

It also marks a second fixture in four days that sees Arbeloa return to a former club.

"Yes, what a week for me! And another London Derby – Chelsea, Crystal Palace, now West Ham.

"An away game in another difficult stadium, against a team that are performing so well. They won their last game 6-0 [against Wrexham], they beat Southampton in the Carabao Cup, also, so we know them.

"They are a difficult team with top players. Even some of them have Premier League level [experience], so for me they are not a Championship team. If we want to beat them, we need to perform so well."

When asked if the Carabao Cup represents a decent opportunity for Fulham to win a trophy, Arbeloa confirmed it is a competition he is keen to go far in.

"For me, we want to win all the games, so the target for us tomorrow is win the game, because if we don't win the game, we are out of the competition. So, we know that it's a final for us. It's very important to beat them and to try to go to the next round."



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Lecomte: Keep building
Benjamin Lecomte, who has agreed a new contract with Fulham to keep him at the Club for a further year, hopes to build on the Anfield clean sheet when we travel to West Ham United in the Carabao Cup.

Benji, it was a very good game against Wimbledon in the last round – how motivated is everyone to have a good cup run?

Yeah, I think it's important for everyone, for the Club and the fans, also. We played a good game, we didn't concede goals, so I think for the trust also for the team it's good. But now it's a bigger game, I would say, and we will have to give more than 100 per cent if we want to win.

You were between the sticks for the Wimbledon game. If selected to face West Ham, a great opportunity for you in a big stadium – should be a good occasion?

Yeah, yeah, exactly. For me, it's always a good opportunity to have the Carabao Cup, and also to have more minutes to play. So I hope, if I play, it will be a good game for me and also for the team.

West Ham are doing very well, they won 6-0 on Friday night, so as a goalkeeper when you're playing a team who are scoring a lot of goals, you know you could be in for a busy game?

I saw they scored a lot of goals this last game. But it will be a different game against us, I think. Our team and the defence, we will give everything to not concede again, because it's important. We did it in the Cup, we did it in the last game against Liverpool, so for me it's important that each of us keep building something good to not concede goals. Let's see after the game, but I hope I will make some saves, and the team will help me, also.

It was a great team performance at Anfield on Saturday – what do you think that's done for confidence in the group, as getting that first clean sheet in the league felt important?

I think it's important, not only for the 'keeper, also for the team. Because there are many aspects in football that we can progress and move forward, but I think the first one is to have a strong team to not concede goals every game. Because then, at least if you have one opportunity to score, you can win a game. When you concede too many goals in a game, it's really hard to win. So, I think for the trust, and for us to make the point in Anfield, it's really important.

And just finally, your contract runs to the summer of 2028 now – happy to extend your Fulham journey?

Yeah – I feel really good here with the team, also with all the staff members and all the people in the Club. So, for me, it's really good to have this extension and to move forward with the Club.



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Matchday Preview: West Ham
After a slowish start to the campaign that yielded just two points from their first three league matches, West Ham have now won four in a row - including a 6-0 thrashing of Wrexham in East London on Friday - which has moved them to the top of the Championship. They've looked good in the Carabao Cup, too, dispatching south coast duo of Portsmouth (3-1) and Southampton (4-1) in the previous rounds.

Team news

⚒️ Tomáš Souček is continuing his recovering from an ankle ligament injury, while former Fulham loanee Alphonse Areola has been missing recently with a dead leg.

🤍 Tom Cairney and Ryan Sessegnon will be missing for Fulham.

Tickets

We have sold out our allocation for this match, meaning there will be around 3,500 Fulham fans in the away end.

Penalties

The tie will go straight to a penalty shootout if the scores are level after 90 minutes.

Kits

Both sides will be in their home kits.

Weather

☁️ A dry evening is forecast, with temperatures around 18 degrees at kick-off.

Supporter Liaison Officer

Our Supporter Liaison Officer James Herman will be available at the turnstiles two hours before kick-off, and again after the match. The SLO can be contacted on tickets@fulhamfc.com.

Coverage

FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid, while the match will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ in the UK, and Paramount+ in the States.

Luděk Mikloško tribute

Ahead of kick-off, there will be a period of applause, while the players will wear black armbands, in memory of the legendary West Ham goalkeeper who sadly passed away this week.



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Alvaro Arbeloa made Liverpool history while summing up Rafa Benitez's best line
"I think this one is going to be important for us to believe in our idea," said Alvaro Arbeloa after collecting his first Premier League point since October 2016.

It was certainly more imperative to the Spaniard's career prospects than the 1-1 draw he helped guide West Ham to at home to Middlesbrough almost a decade ago.

That was proof he could slot in for Sam Byram after seven minutes, support Gokhan Tore on the overlap and keep Stewart Downing quiet. This was an overdue but timely demonstration of Arbeloa's ability to learn from mistakes and adapt from the dugout.

And it proved he has that critical commodity for any young, novice manager ostensibly promoted beyond his acumen: squad buy-in.

Arbeloa credited his Fulham players after the Liverpool stalemate for their work off the ball as much as on it, for the balance they finally struck, the control they exerted and the structure they implemented.

"After the Crystal Palace game, my players realised where the problem is and we fixed it," he noted, and the winners of that absurd 3-2 going on to lose their next match by the exact same scoreline, while the losers understood how unsustainable such a chaotic approach was and sought instead to evolve, only underlined his point.

David Affengruber was a drastic improvement on Joachim Andersen at centre-half. The Charles-Berge midfield pivot brought far greater stability and energy. Alex Iwobi was deployed in a more effective position from the left. Josh King continues to be given the platform to thrive. The Real Madrid kids were not forced into the picture. Even the positive substitutions sent the right message in a game managed exceptionally well by Fulham from the touchline to the pitch.

It was not the first time Arbeloa will have been satisfied by his part in a 0-0 draw at Anfield. And as the first former Liverpool player to ever take points off the Reds as a Premier League manager, the sage words of his old manager came to mind.

As Rafa Benitez's short blanket problem goes, "if you cover your head, your feet are cold; if you cover your feet, your head is cold". It captures the delicate balance between focusing on defence or attack perfectly.

Arbeloa is far from the only coach wrestling with the simple complexities of that analogy – Roberto De Zerbi has spent exorbitant sums on a hilariously small, patchy quilt which keeps getting caught on his VO5'd Year 8 disco spikes – but he at least earned some decent sleep at the weekend.



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Three youngsters Nuno could hand West Ham debuts to vs Fulham, including future star
West Ham United's Carabao Cup clash with Fulham could be a prime chance for some academy talents to make their debuts.

Nuno Espirito Santo is sure to make some changes to his West Ham side that beat Wrexham 6-0 last time out.

Particularly in the previous round against Southampton, a host of youngsters were drafted into the starting lineup.

Lewis Orford, Keiber Lamadrid, Ezra Mayers, Airidas Golambeckis and Finlay Herrick all started in that 4-1 win in the second round.

That proved that Nuno is willing to hand opportunities out to youngsters in cup competitions this season.

So, ahead of Tuesday night's third-round tie with Fulham, West Ham Zone picks out three Irons academy talents who could make their professional debuts in this one.

Junior Robinson has earned long-awaited West Ham senior chance
With Joel Veltman dealing with injury and Nuno perhaps cautious over playing Kyle Walker-Peters in the Carabao Cup, a door may have opened at right-back.

Junior Robinson has been with West Ham since the age of six, but has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Irons' first team.

Now 22, he spent last season on loan with Scottish Premiership side Livingston and National League outfit Boreham Wood.

He's turned out 62 times for West Ham at Under-21 level, and has started 2026-27 in strong form in Premier League 2.

It's getting to the now or never stage with Robinson at the London Stadium, and so Fulham feels like an ideal chance to see what he can do.

Now let's head to the opposite end of the pitch and take a look at a striker who has a strong goalscoring record on his CV.

Daniel Cummings has Champions League pedigree under his belt
Signed in last year's summer transfer window, Daniel Cummings joined West Ham as a highly-rated striker from Celtic.

The 20-year-old Scottish youth international made his lone Celtic first-team appearance in the Champions League against Aston Villa.

However, he's been confined to academy football with the Hammers, scoring six times in 22 games for the Under-21s last term.

Cummings has two goals in five appearances to start this season, and with Taty Castellanos perhaps in need of a rest, he could be sniffing his senior debut.

It's unlikely he would start as Joel Piroe or Pablo could lead the line too, but Cummings could realistically hope for an introduction from the bench.

There is one other wildcard striker that Nuno may be too tempted not to throw into the deep end against Fulham as well.

Bailey Pammenter has future West Ham first-team star about him
Signed from Cambridge City as a schoolboy in November 2025, Bailey Pammenter is a 16-year-old striker mature beyond his years.

After beginning his West Ham scholarship this July, he's already netted five goals from five Under-18 Premier League games this season.

Pammenter has also notched an assist in that time too, and may soon be fast-tracked into the Under-21s as a result.

West Ham have never been a club afraid to take first-team gambles on their young starlets, and Pammenter may need to get used to playing at the London Stadium.

That's because if he continues on the upward trajectory he's on, this teenager will become very well known to Irons fans over the coming years.



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Nuno to make eight changes, academy to take centre stage: Predicted West Ham XI v. Fulham
West Ham United welcome Fulham to London Stadium on Tuesday night, hoping to make it five consecutive wins in all competitions for the first time in 2021.

That run five years ago also included a home Carabao Cup clash, which ended in a penalty shoot-out victory over Manchester City.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side failed to win any of their opening three Championship fixtures but have since comfortably brushed aside Wolves, Derby, Bolton and Wrexham, scoring 16 goals in the process.

Top of the table West Ham have a huge London derby clash against Millwall this coming weekend and will already have one eye on beating their arch rivals at The Den.

But before that, a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round is up for grabs with the visit of Fulham on Tuesday.
Nuno's squad has hit its flow in the last two weeks and look unstoppable.

However, Nuno will have a big decision to make as he prepares to take on the Premier League club.

Given the club's primary goal for the season being promotion back to the Premier League, a sustained cup run might be viewed as a bit of a distraction.

But on the other hand, continuing this current run of performances and results will further boost confidence in the squad, especially ahead of such a huge game this weekend.

Nuno has rotated his squad in the previous two rounds against Portsmouth and Southampton, though, and we should expect him to do the same this time around.

With everything taken into account, we can probably expect the starting XI to look very different to the one that thrashed Wrexham 6-0 on Friday night.

West Ham's predicted XI v. Fulham
Finlay Herrick did well on his first ever start in the previous round against Southampton and could replace Mads Hermansen here.

Meanwhile, Kyle Walker-Peters will likely get the nod at right-back after replacing the injured Joel Veltman on Friday night, going on to register two assists in the second-half.

Konstantinos Mavropanos sat out the Southampton game in round two but could start this one, allowing Kilman to have a break, having started all nine of the Hammers' matches so far this season.

Airidas Golambeckis impressed against Southampton and could be rewarded with another start against Fulham.
Adama Boiro didn't even make the bench against Wrexham, with Morato being chosen over Ollie Scarles at left-back. The Spaniard has barely featured since his Deadline Day move from Atletico Bilbao, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get some much-needed minutes.

In midfield, Nuno will want to keep some seniority so could stick with Arne Engels, who has been superb in recent weeks. Alongside him, Lewis Orford should start after his two assists against Southampton in the last round.

Pablo didn't feature against Wrexham but will likely come back into Nuno's starting XI, operating just behind the striker. Joel Piroe is expected to be handed a start over Taty Castellanos.

On the wings, Josh Ajala will likely start in place of Jarrod Bowen after his brace against Southampton, while Edvin Austbo could get another chance to impress on the left.

The likes of Bowen, Castellanos, Kante and Solomon should all be on the bench and available to come on if needed, much like the former two did in the last round, scoring a goal each.

If that's how West Ham look against Fulham on Tuesday, that will be eight changes to the XI that faced Wrexham and will put the Hammers' academy stars on centre stage in the Carabao Cup once again.

Here's how we think West Ham will line up against Fulham on Tuesday night...





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West Ham v Fulham Preview: Nuno Has Absolutely Nothing to Lose
West Ham United v Fulham
Carabao Cup third round
London Stadium
Tuesday 15 September 2026, 7.45pm BST

A genuine free hit for West Ham
Nuno Espírito Santo can afford to take this Carabao Cup fixture as seriously as he likes.

Earlier in the season, particularly when West Ham travelled to Southampton while struggling in the Championship, I viewed this competition as something of a distraction. Now the Hammers are top of the league following four consecutive victories and unbeaten in six across all competitions.

There is no pressure on West Ham and no pressure on Nuno. That makes this a genuine free hit against a Fulham side still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season.

The pressure is very much on the visitors.

Nuno can make his own choice
Nobody could complain if Nuno selected a strong team and attempted to continue West Ham's winning run.

Equally, with Millwall awaiting at the weekend, supporters would understand if he rested several senior players.

That is the beauty of this particular tie. Nuno can pretty much do whatever he wants.

Beating Fulham would be excellent and extend the confidence surrounding the club. However, if West Ham fielded a second-string team and lost, I don't believe it would damage the Championship campaign.

The 6-0 demolition of Wrexham was arguably West Ham's most complete performance for years.

Nuno's team played with real attacking freedom, established a lead and continued pushing for more goals. It was everything supporters had been demanding.

If the manager rotates heavily and changes formation against Fulham, we cannot necessarily expect the same patterns of play. However, every player involved should take confidence from West Ham's recent form.

Bowen will want to face Premier League opposition
Jarrod Bowen is the player everybody will worry about.

Supporters would completely understand if Nuno rested his captain, but I know this much: Bowen himself will not want a night off.

He is building some seriously impressive numbers for goals and assists and is currently in sensational form. He will want to continue that run.

Bowen may also feel he has something to prove to the outside world against Premier League opposition.

West Ham have a significantly better chance of beating Fulham with him in the team, but I suspect Nuno could leave him on the bench and attempt to win the tie with his substitutes.

It is also worth remembering the Hammers have a three-week break following the Millwall game. I'm sure the players will receive some time off then, which reduces the need to protect absolutely everyone now.

Veltman must be rested
Joël Veltman should be rested regardless of whether he passes his fitness test.

The defender was forced off after 29 minutes against Wrexham and, at 34, there is no point taking an unnecessary risk with him during a cup tie.

Kyle Walker-Peters has to play.

He was sensational after replacing Veltman on Friday and helped create two goals. His contribution demonstrated the strength Nuno now has available at right-back.

Personally, I would retain Divine Mukasa and Arne Engels in midfield. Their contrasting qualities have developed into a hugely encouraging partnership, as explored in our look at West Ham's emerging "Mr Reliable and Hollywood" combination.

However, I don't think Nuno will start Engels. I suspect Lewis Orford and Mohamadou Kanté will come into a midfield three alongside Mukasa.

Fulham are dangerous but vulnerable
Fulham remain dangerous despite their poor start to the Premier League season.

They possess several extremely quick players and their goalless draw at Liverpool suggests improved results may not be far away.

Losing Marco Silva during the summer was a massive blow, and new head coach Álvaro Arbeloa is already under pressure.

Fulham have every chance of being relegated if they do not get their house in order quickly. It also remains to be seen whether they regard this competition as an opportunity or a hindrance.

That is the key difference between the teams.

West Ham have nothing to lose. Fulham's players and manager could find themselves under even greater scrutiny if they are eliminated by Championship opposition.

An emotional night for Ludo
The tribute to Luděk Mikloško should ensure there is a raucous atmosphere inside London Stadium.

The sad news of Ludo's passing at only 64 has affected generations of West Ham supporters.

He was a legend, a gentleman and a Hammer forever.

I would not be surprised if the words "Oi, big boy, what's your name?" ring out throughout the night as supporters celebrate the life of one of the club's greatest goalkeepers.

That emotion could provide West Ham's players with additional inspiration.

Gonzo's predicted West Ham team
This is extremely difficult to predict. Really, I don't have a scooby what NES will do but let's have a crack anyway.

I expect Nuno to rotate considerably while retaining enough strength to keep West Ham in the tie. I believe he will switch to 4-3-3, rest Bowen and Engels, and give several fringe players an opportunity.

Gonzo's prediction
I think Nuno will leave some of his biggest players on the bench, attempt to keep the game tight and then try to win it with his substitutes.

Fulham's pace will cause problems, but West Ham's confidence and squad depth give us every chance.

There is no extra time in the Carabao Cup third round, so if the scores are level after 90 minutes, the tie will go directly to penalties.

I think that is exactly what will happen—and West Ham could win the shootout.

Prediction: Draw after 90 minutes; West Ham to win on penalties



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West Ham United vs Fulham Preview: Prediction, Probable Lineups, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats
West Ham United will welcome Fulham to the London Stadium on Tuesday for an all-London EFL Cup third-round tie, with the Hammers aiming to continue their remarkable run of form.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side have won their last four matches, while Fulham arrive after holding Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield.

West Ham have transformed their fortunes in recent weeks. After relegation from the Premier League last season, the Hammers have responded strongly and currently sit at the top of the Championship. Their momentum continued on Friday when they demolished Wrexham 6-0, recording a fourth consecutive victory.

That run has been particularly impressive in front of goal. West Ham have scored 16 goals across their last four matches, highlighting the attacking confidence within Nuno's squad. They also impressed in the previous round of the EFL Cup, defeating Southampton 4-1 at St Mary's.

Teenager Joshua Ajala scored twice in that victory, while Taty Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen added late goals. With West Ham having lost just once across all competitions this season, confidence should be extremely high heading into Tuesday's derby.

Fulham's start under Alvaro Arbeloa has been considerably more difficult and the Cottagers have collected just one Premier League point so far, although their latest result will provide encouragement. Fulham held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday and could arguably have taken all three points had Jeremy Jacquet not produced a crucial goal-line clearance.

That defensive resilience should give Fulham confidence ahead of their cup assignment. They also won comfortably in the previous EFL Cup round, beating AFC Wimbledon 3-0. However, there is one major concern. Fulham have yet to score away from home this season. That attacking problem could prove decisive against a West Ham side currently scoring freely.

The away side's best chance may be to replicate the disciplined defensive performance that frustrated Liverpool. If they can keep the match level into the second half, the pressure could gradually shift onto West Ham.

Both managers may rotate their teams, which makes the outcome slightly harder to predict. West Ham have greater depth and are playing with considerable confidence, while Fulham can take heart from their performance at Anfield. Nevertheless, the Hammers' current attacking momentum and home advantage make them favourites.

Fulham will need to produce something significantly better in front of goal than they have managed away from home so far. The Hard Tackle takes a look at how both sides could line up and what tactics they might employ on the day.

Team News & Tactics

West Ham United
West Ham will be without Joel Veltman, who remains sidelined with a muscle injury. Kyle Walker-Peters is expected to step into the defensive line, alongside Airidas Golambeckis and Max Kilman.

In midfield, Tomas Soucek remains unavailable while recovering from an ankle injury. His absence should see Lewis Orford and Mohamadou Kante continue in central midfield after starting together in the previous EFL Cup round against Southampton.

Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to rotate his squad, but the Hammers still have plenty of attacking quality. Jarrod Bowen should provide experience and creativity from the right, while teenage winger Joshua Ajala will look to build on his impressive cup display against Southampton, when he scored twice. West Ham are expected to use a 4-4-2, with Divine Mukasa operating behind Joel Piroe in attack.

The midfield pairing of Orford and Kante will be important in maintaining control, particularly against a Fulham side that will likely prioritise defensive organisation after frustrating Liverpool at Anfield. With West Ham having scored 16 goals across their last four matches, the hosts should look to maintain their aggressive attacking approach despite the rotation.

Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Herrick; Walker-Peters, Golambeckis, Kilman, Mayers; Bowen, Orford, Kante, Ajala; Mukasa, Piroe

Fulham
Fulham will be without Tom Cairney, who is expected to remain sidelined until next month after undergoing knee surgery. In midfield, Shea Charles and Harrison Reed are likely to form the double pivot, with Emile Smith Rowe operating in the number 10 role. Their ability to retain possession and connect midfield with attack will be crucial if Fulham are to match West Ham's intensity.

Benjamin Lecomte could feature in goal after starting the previous EFL Cup round against AFC Wimbledon. He is expected to be protected by Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, and Ryan Sessegnon. Fulham are likely to retain their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kevin and Oscar Bobb providing width around Emile Smith Rowe.

Up front, Rodrigo Muniz is expected to lead the line. His physical presence could offer Fulham an important outlet, particularly if West Ham press aggressively and leave space behind their midfield.

Fulham's main objective will be to reproduce the defensive discipline shown in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Liverpool. However, their lack of attacking production away from home remains a major concern, as they are yet to score on the road this season.

Smith Rowe will therefore have an important creative responsibility. If he can find space between West Ham's midfield and defence, Fulham may be able to create opportunities despite their recent struggles in front of goal.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Lecomte; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Charles, Reed; Bobb, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Muniz

Key Stats

    West Ham United have won four consecutive matches, including a remarkable 6-0 victory over Wrexham last time out.
    The Hammers have scored 16 goals across their last four matches, averaging four goals per game during their current winning run.
    West Ham have won seven of their last 10 home meetings with Fulham.
    Fulham held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield in their most recent match.
    West Ham have scored freely throughout their recent run, while Fulham have yet to score away from home this season.

Player to Watch

Jarrod Bowen
Bowen has been one of the key figures behind West Ham's excellent recent run and provides the experience and attacking quality to complement the younger players around him. With the Hammers scoring 16 goals across their last four matches, his movement from the right should pose a major threat to Fulham's defence.

The Englishman's ability to cut inside, combine with Joel Piroe and attack the penalty area could be particularly important against a Fulham side expected to sit deeper. With West Ham chasing a fifth consecutive victory, Bowen could once again be the player who makes the difference in the final third.

Prediction

West Ham United 2-0 Fulham
West Ham United's recent scoring record is difficult to ignore, while Fulham's inability to score on the road is a major concern. Even with rotation, the home side should have enough attacking quality to break down the visitors. Home advantage and momentum should see Nuno's men squeeze through on the night.




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View: Nuno has a fascinating West Ham decision to make against Fulham – the numbers explain why
Nuno Espirito Santo has spent much of the opening weeks of the season trying to work out how best to use West Ham's collection of attacking players.

Friday night's 6-0 demolition of Wrexham may have provided him with an answer.

Joel Piroe and Taty Castellanos started together, both scored and combined directly for West Ham's second goal. Castellanos' movement took him into the left channel before he drove into the penalty area and squared for Piroe to finish first-time.

It was one move in a game West Ham completely dominated, but it offered an intriguing glimpse of how the two strikers might complement one another rather than compete for the same position.

Piroe is beginning to look like the purest finisher in Nuno's squad. Castellanos, despite his own goalscoring record in the Carabao Cup, is increasingly showing that his movement and creativity might be just as useful in helping somebody else score.

That presents Nuno with a fascinating decision against Fulham on Tuesday night.

Does he use West Ham's first meeting with Premier League opposition this season to test the partnership against a significantly higher level of defender?

Or, with Millwall waiting at The Den on Saturday lunchtime, does the Championship have to dictate his thinking?

The answer isn't necessarily as straightforward as prioritising one competition over another.

Piroe and Castellanos are beginning to look complementary
The numbers already tell us Piroe and Castellanos are very different forwards.

Piroe has scored three Championship goals in only 353 minutes since arriving from Leeds. He has accumulated 2.85xG, giving him an expected-goals rate of approximately 0.73 per 90 minutes. Nobody in the West Ham squad is currently generating better goalscoring opportunities at that rate.

He has taken only 11 shots, but six have been on target. That's an impressive 55%.

Castellanos has attempted 17 shots in 458 Championship minutes, yet only five have hit the target. His league return of one goal from 2.07xG suggests he hasn't been clinical enough with the opportunities coming his way.

On those numbers alone, Piroe is the obvious player you want occupying the best positions inside the penalty area.

He's a striker who scored 19 Championship goals for Leeds in 2024/25 to win the Golden Boot. Opta's analysis of that campaign found that no player with at least 1,000 minutes produced a higher non-penalty xG rate than Piroe's 0.48 per 90.

His early West Ham numbers are following exactly the same pattern, only at an even greater rate. Piroe doesn't need enormous shot volume because his biggest strength is where he shoots from.

Seven of his 11 Championship attempts have come from inside the penalty area and he has generated 2.85 xG from those 11 shots. That's an average of almost 0.26xG per attempt, an exceptionally high-quality shot profile.

Essentially, when Piroe shoots, it tends to be because West Ham have managed to put him somewhere worth shooting from.

Meanwhile, Castellanos is different.

The Argentine is shooting considerably more often at 3.34 attempts per 90, compared with Piroe's 2.80, but his attacking contribution is spread across far more areas of the game.

He has created eight Championship chances to Piroe's five, registered two assists and accumulated 1.05xA.
 
Piroe is yet to assist and has only 0.38xA. Castellanos has also won 12 fouls and created three big chances.

That begins to suggest a fairly obvious division of responsibility. Piroe is the player you want finishing attacks, while Castellanos might be the player you want helping to construct them.

Friday's second goal against Wrexham illustrated it almost perfectly. Manor Solomon released Castellanos in behind and, rather than forcing a shot from an increasingly difficult angle, he drove towards goal, drew the defence with him and picked out Piroe arriving centrally.

That is exactly the type of relationship Nuno should be trying to develop in his strikers.

Earlier in the season, there were occasions when Piroe appeared to be operating as the deeper of the two forwards while Castellanos stayed higher. Statistically, that always looked slightly counter-intuitive.

Piroe's game is built around getting on the end of chances. Asking him to spend large periods away from the penalty area inevitably reduces the value of his best attribute.

Castellanos has the greater mobility and appears much more comfortable drifting into channels, receiving away from goal and linking play.

The Wrexham performance suggested West Ham may finally be finding the correct balance.

Fulham represents a very different test
Indeed, the obvious caveat on Friday night was that Wrexham were extraordinarily poor.

West Ham created chances almost at will after breaking the deadlock and eventually recorded 19 shots, nine on target and six different goalscorers. Piroe and Castellanos were operating in conditions that will rarely be that favourable again.

The Fulham game should tell us considerably more.

Alvaro Arbeloa's side have endured a difficult start to the Premier League season, but Saturday's goalless draw at Anfield demonstrated how awkward they can make matches when their defensive structure holds.

Liverpool were unable to break them down despite having significantly more expensive attacking players than anything West Ham can field on Tuesday night. Fulham remained compact, defended their penalty area well and carried enough threat in transition to ensure Liverpool couldn't simply commit everybody forward.

That is precisely why the Piroe-Castellanos partnership is worth testing further.

West Ham already know both players can hurt Championship defences individually. What Nuno doesn't yet know is whether they can function together when space disappears and the defenders opposite them are stronger, quicker and more comfortable defending one-v-one.

Piroe's movement inside the penalty area will be very interesting in that environment.

His 0.73xG per 90 isn't being driven by hopeful shooting from distance. He's consistently finding high-value positions, which is a skill that should translate between levels better than simply overpowering weaker defenders.

The challenge is getting the ball to him, but that's where Castellanos becomes even more useful than he already is.

His league goalscoring numbers haven't yet matched Piroe's, but his ability to drop away from centre-backs potentially gives Fulham a different problem. If a defender follows him, space can appear for Piroe. If nobody follows, Castellanos can receive between the lines and turn.

West Ham haven't consistently used those movements well enough yet, but the raw ingredients are there.

There's also a fairly compelling argument for Castellanos starting based purely on what he has done in this competition. He scored twice against Portsmouth in the first round before coming off the bench to score again at Southampton. That gives him three Carabao Cup goals in approximately 120 minutes, or 2.25 goals per 90.

So Nuno enters the Fulham game with one striker producing the best underlying goalscoring numbers in his squad and another who has effectively made this competition his own during the opening two rounds.
Ordinarily, starting both would look obvious.

But Saturday's game against Millwall complicates things.

Millwall has to influence Nuno's decision
West Ham travel to The Den less than four days after Tuesday night's tie.

It will be the first league meeting between Millwall and West Ham in more than a decade and, regardless of their respective positions in the table, one of the most emotionally charged games of the season.

For a side whose primary objective has to remain promotion, Nuno cannot approach Fulham without considering what comes next.

There is a physical element to that decision, but also a tactical one.

Castellanos played the full 90 minutes against Wrexham on Friday. Piroe played 68.

Starting both again against Fulham potentially asks Castellanos in particular to play three matches in eight days before West Ham even arrive at The Den.

Jarrod Bowen, Arne Engels and some of Nuno's other automatic starters have similar workload considerations.
That might make rotation inevitable, but there is another way of looking at it.

Fulham is the perfect opportunity to learn something West Ham will eventually need to know.

If Nuno genuinely sees Piroe and Castellanos as a potential first-choice pairing, then testing them against Premier League opposition has value beyond progressing in the Carabao Cup.

West Ham's objective isn't just to get back to the Premier League as quickly as possible. They are also trying to build a team capable of staying up once they do.

Tuesday gives Nuno an unusual opportunity to measure part of his attack against the level he hopes West Ham will be playing every week next season.

There is also an argument that Piroe is the easier of the pair to use against Fulham and then protect for Millwall.

He has played 105 fewer Championship minutes than Castellanos and was withdrawn after 68 minutes against Wrexham. His game is also less physically dependent on constant pressing and running into channels.

Nuno could start the partnership, learn something from it for an hour and then manage the minutes accordingly.

Alternatively, he could use Castellanos as the cup striker once again, keep Piroe fresh for Saturday and retain the Argentine's remarkable scoring record in the competition.

There isn't an obvious answer, which is what makes the decision interesting.

What the numbers do tell us is that West Ham probably shouldn't view Piroe and Castellanos as two players fighting for one shirt anymore.

Piroe's 0.73xG per 90 suggests West Ham have a striker consistently arriving in elite Championship scoring positions.

Castellanos' eight chances created, two assists and 1.05xA proves there is considerably more to his attacking game than his one league goal suggests.

Against Wrexham, West Ham didn't have to choose between them. For the first time, the argument was that playing one actually helped the other.

Fulham will provide a much more meaningful test of that theory.

Meanwhile, Millwall provides Nuno with a very good reason not to take unnecessary risks with his strongest team.

Somewhere between those two considerations lies the decision he has to make on Tuesday night.

But if the last few weeks have taught West Ham anything about their strikers, it is that Piroe and Castellanos shouldn't necessarily be viewed as alternatives anymore.

One increasingly looks like West Ham's most reliable finisher. The other may be exactly the type of forward who can help him become even more dangerous.



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One bizarre West Ham stat shows exactly what Fulham must stop tonight - view
Konstantinos Mavropanos has scored three Championship goals this season.

That sounds impressive enough for a centre-back after only seven games, but it doesn't really explain what is happening.

West Ham are consistently creating good chances for Mavropanos, to the extent that his underlying attacking numbers now compare favourably with those of the actual strikers in Nuno Espirito Santo's squad.

Ahead of Tuesday night's Carabao Cup meeting with Fulham, that gives the Premier League side another problem to solve.

Mavropanos has already scored against Wolves, Bolton and Wrexham this month. His three league goals put him level with Joel Piroe as West Ham's second-highest scorer behind Jarrod Bowen, having also matched his total from the entire 2025/26 Premier League season in just 520 Championship minutes.

More interestingly, the underlying numbers suggest he is perfectly capable of adding to that total.

West Ham are creating striker-level chances for Mavropanos
Mavropanos has accumulated 2.2xG from 12 shots in the Championship.

Only Bowen on 4.0 and Piroe on 2.8 have generated more for West Ham.

That means a centre-back currently has a higher expected-goals total than Taty Castellanos, Manor Solomon, Divine Mukasa and every other attacking player in Nuno's squad outside the leading two.

At approximately 0.38xG per 90, his underlying goalscoring rate isn't particularly far below Castellanos' 0.41.

That shouldn't really happen for a centre-half, but the answer becomes clearer when you look at Mavropanos' shot profile.

All 12 of his attempts have come from inside the penalty area, 11 have been headers and nine have arrived directly from corners. He has already accumulated 15 touches inside the opposition box despite obviously spending the majority of each match at the other end of the pitch.

If Mavropanos had scored three times from three low-probability efforts, there wouldn't be much worth analysing. Instead, West Ham are repeatedly putting their biggest aerial threat into positions from which goals should eventually follow.

His three goals have come from 2.2xG. That's slight over performance, but nothing outrageous.

The goals are broadly reflecting the quality of chances he's getting and the positions he's getting himself into.

Engels has made him even more dangerous
West Ham's improvement from set-pieces has certainly helped.

Arne Engels' delivery for Mavropanos' goal at Bolton was described as "world-class" by Dave Edwards on Sky Sports, with the Belgian putting enough pace and height on the free-kick that Mavropanos only needed to get his header on target.

That combination gives Nuno a weapon which becomes particularly useful when West Ham struggle to break teams down in open play.

Mavropanos is winning 73.5% of his aerial duels this season. At 6ft 4in, his size has always made him an obvious target, but Engels gives West Ham the delivery required to exploit it consistently.

Even Friday's goal against Wrexham demonstrated that the threat isn't restricted to Engels' set-pieces.

Bowen delivered the corner on that occasion and Mavropanos attacked the space between defenders, directing his header beyond Anthony Patterson for West Ham's third.

Once Mavropanos builds momentum towards the ball, stopping him cleanly becomes extremely difficult, regardless of who takes the set-piece.

There is obviously another side to this. Committing a centre-back forward carries transition risk if the first contact is lost, particularly against Premier League opposition considerably more capable of exploiting the space left behind.

But the numbers are now strong enough that West Ham would arguably lose more by becoming overly cautious.

Mavropanos isn't merely going forward because centre-backs traditionally attack corners. He has become one of West Ham's most productive attacking weapons.

Fulham should provide the perfect test
Tuesday therefore presents an interesting strength-versus-strength battle.

Fulham are yet to concede from a set-piece in the Premier League this season and have allowed only 0.6 set-piece xG, one of the better defensive records in the division.

Mavropanos, meanwhile, arrives having scored three times in his last four Championship appearances and currently ranks in the 96th percentile for goals among centre-backs.

For Nuno, it is another opportunity to discover whether something that has proved incredibly effective in the Championship translates against Premier League opposition.

West Ham's attacking players will naturally dominate Fulham's attention. Bowen has four league goals, Piroe three and Castellanos has scored three times already in this competition.

But Alvaro Arbeloa's staff would be making a mistake if their defensive preparation stopped there. West Ham have somehow turned their centre-back into the player with the third-highest xG in the entire squad.

That's no longer a statistical anomaly. After 12 shots, 2.2xG and three goals, it is beginning to look like a deliberate and extremely useful part of Nuno's attack.




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Arbeloa adamant Fulham will fight in the Carabao Cup
The Cottagers will not throw away cup competition according to their head coach.

Alvaro Arbeloa addressed the challenge of the Carabao Cup that awaits Fulham.

In the last month, the Cottagers had suffered three successive Premier League losses against Chelsea (2-3), Sunderland (1-0) and Crystal Palace (2-3), putting pressure on the team. They are still without a win, but a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield allowed Arbeloa to breathe a little.

·'We want to win all the games'

Now, the Spaniard prepares to travel across the capital city to take on West Ham, another one of his former clubs. The Hammers are adjusting to life outside of the English topflight, bouncing back from a defeat and two draws in their first three fixtures to score 16 goals across four consecutive victories.

They the top the table in the Championship as they welcome Fulham to the London Stadium, and Arbeloa expects his men to be worked hard as they chase their first triumph of the 2026/27 campaign.

"Yes, what a week for me! And another London Derby – Chelsea, Crystal Palace, now West Ham.

"An away game in a difficult stadium, against a team that are performing so well. They won their last game 6-0 [against Wrexham], they beat Southampton in the Carabao Cup, also, so we know them.

"They are a difficult team with top players. Even some of them have Premier League level [experience], so for me they are not a Championship team. If we want to beat them, we need to perform so well.

"For me, we want to win all the games, so the target for us tomorrow is win the game, because if we don't win the game, we are out of the competition. So, we know that it's a final for us. It's very important to beat them and to try to go to the next round."



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