Fulham host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on September 5, 2026, in a Premier League clash that promises to be tightly contested. The Cottagers, currently sitting on 13 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses, have shown mixed form recently with two wins, one draw, and two losses from their last five outings. Their home advantage will be crucial, though recent head-to-head encounters heavily favour the Eagles.
Crystal Palace arrive with a slightly better recent record, securing three wins, one draw, and just one loss in their last five. Despite a lower overall win rate of 35% compared to Fulham's 41%, their consistent ability to trouble Fulham is a significant narrative. The Eagles have dominated recent fixtures, winning four of the last five meetings and drawing the other, often scoring multiple goals. With an even 50% chance for either a draw or an away win predicted, this fixture looks poised for a narrow margin. Watch for Palace’s attacking prowess against Fulham’s defence, which has conceded 46 goals this season.
1. B. Leno, 21. T. Castagne, 5. J. Andersen, 3. C. Bassey, 33. A. Robinson, 16. S. Berge, 17. A. Iwobi, 14. O. Bobb, 24. J. King, 8. C. Palacios, 7. G. Garcia
1. D. Henderson, 6. J. Canvot, 26. C. Richards, 17. T. Tomiyasu, 25. A. Khalaili, 20. A. Wharton, 18. D. Kamada, 3. T. Mitchell, 10. Y. Pino, 9. E. Nketiah, 22. J. Larsen
Match events
11' Goal Normal Goal — Josh King (Fulham)
14' Var Goal cancelled — Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)
35' Goal Normal Goal — Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) (assists: Eddie Nketiah)
42' Goal Normal Goal — Cesar Palacios Perez (Fulham)
Global 
.png)
