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Fulham v Huddersfield Town: Everything you need to know

What you need to know at your fingertips as the Terriers travel to the capital still in search for their first Championship win of the season

After three games at the John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield Town hit the road still searching for their first league victory of the campaign.

Manager Chris Powell will be hoping the encouraging second-half mid-week performance against in-form Brighton is continued at Craven Cottage - and not the horror show of the first 45 minutes which saw Town concede after just 17 seconds.

Similarly, hosts Fulham are also winless - losing away to Hull City on Tuesday night and currently sitting just one place in the table behind the Terriers in 21st position.

Who's playing?
Fulham FC v Huddersfield Town FC – Skybet Championship.

When and where?
Saturday, August 22 (3pm) at Craven Cottage.

Weather Forecast
According to the Met Office, London will be bright and sunny with a maximum temperature of 29°C.

Who has said what about the game?
After Tuesday night's match, manager Chris Powell took positives from Huddersfield's response to the early setback against Brighton but urged more consistency going forward.

He said: "My players have proved they are good enough at this level, but we have to play to our maximum game in, game out, because if we play any other way, we will get hurt."

Any team news?
The Terriers will monitor the fitness of Sean Scannell who is still struggling with a troublesome hamstring problem while striker Joe Lolley is pushing for a first start after recovering from a shin injury.

Meanwhile, hosts Fulham have a spate of injury concerns with both striker Matt Smith and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli doubtful with knee injuries while Tim Ream could be set to make his debut after his transfer from Bolton.

Tell me about Fulham FC
The Cottagers find themselves languishing at the bottom end of the table after conceding a number of last-gasp goals.

Kit Symons' side conceded a late equaliser against Cardiff City on the opening day of the season, setting a trend for their season so far, with late winners for Brighton and Hull leaving Fulham winless.

A solid outfit in general, the club are still coming to terms to life in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League in 2014.

League Head-To-Head Record

38% - Huddersfield Wins
40% - Fulham Wins
22% - Draws

HTAFC (22 Wins), FFC (23 Wins), Draws (13)

Traditionally games have been close affairs between the two sides but recent history has been in Fulham's favour - the Cottagers winning five of the last six encounters between the two sides.

Last season a 3-1 home win for Fulham in November was followed by a 2-0 win at the John Smith's stadium - despite Fulham seeing defender Shaun Hutchinson dismissed on the hour mark.

Any Match odds?
Huddersfield are seen as underdogs for the clash, priced at 21/10 for an away win.

HTAFC (22 Wins), FFC (23 Wins), Draws (13)


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