Fulham vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Fulham host high-flying Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on Saturday as both clubs pursue European qualification.

The Cherries arrive in west London, protecting a remarkable fifteen-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League. Marco Silva’s men sit just three points adrift of the top seven despite recent goalscoring struggles.

A victory for the hosts would mark their third consecutive home league win since December 2023. However, Bournemouth recently strolled to a 3–1 victory in the reverse fixture back in October.

Only Arsenal and Manchester City have suffered fewer top-flight defeats than Andoni Iraola’s side this season. Despite their resilience, the visitors have recorded a league-high sixteen draws during the current campaign.

Fulham have failed to find the net in five of their last seven league outings. That said, the Cottagers have won ten of their seventeen matches at Craven Cottage this term. Only four clubs have recorded more home victories during the 2025-26 season. This fixture remains vital for two sides targeting a historic finish in the European spots.

Fulham vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news

Team news

Fulham

Alex Iwobi and Ryan Sessegnon are definitely ruled out for this weekend’s clash. Marco Silva remains hopeful that Kevin can feature after a long spell on the sidelines. Sander Berge and Raúl Jiménez are currently being assessed following recent illness and fitness concerns. Bernd Leno is set to make his 148th consecutive Premier League appearance. This represents the longest current run in the competition.

Bournemouth

Justin Kluivert is expected to return to the matchday squad after four months out following knee surgery. However, the trip to west London comes too soon for midfielder Lewis Cook. Eli Junior Kroupi remains a primary threat after netting twelve league goals this season. Only five teenagers have ever scored more in a single Premier League campaign. Evanilson is likely to lead the line in an unchanged starting eleven.

Form

Fulham

Fulham enter this fixture following a heavy 3–0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium last weekend. Sickness hampered the squad before that match, but the Cottagers remain competitive in eighth place. They have won both of the matches in which they found the net recently. Silva’s side typically dictate the tempo at home and rely on a strong defensive structure.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth are currently the toughest side to beat in the top flight. They have not tasted defeat in any of their previous fifteen outings. Their away defence has improved significantly, conceding just six goals in their last eight road games. This follows a period where they shipped three goals per match earlier in the season. Iraola’s attackers have rediscovered their clinical form at the perfect time.

Predicted lineups

Fulham Predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Chukwueze; Jimenez

Bournemouth Predicted XI: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson

How to watch Fulham vs Bournemouth?

The match on Saturday, 9 May 2026, will not be broadcast live in the United Kingdom. This is due to the traditional 3:00 PM blackout restrictions.

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