Fulham vs Newcastle Match Preview: Premier League Clash at Craven Cottage

Match Context

Fulham host Newcastle at Craven Cottage, London, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Fulham sit 13th on 49 points (goal difference -6), while Newcastle are 11th, also on 49 points (goal difference 0).

Fulham Availability

Fulham face both suspension and injury issues.

• J. Andersen (Red Card) is sidelined.
• J. Kusi Asare (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

Key creator H. Wilson, who has 10 goals and 6 assists in the league, is fully available and will be central to Fulham’s attacking plans from midfield.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle travel with a lengthy absentee list.

• Joelinton (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined.
• F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• S. Tonali (Injury) is doubtful.

Midfield talisman Bruno Guimarães, with 9 goals and 5 assists, is available and expected to drive Newcastle’s play.

Impact Summary

Fulham lose defensive solidity through Andersen and attacking depth with Kusi Asare and possibly Sessegnon, but retain their primary attacking output via Wilson. Newcastle’s absences mainly hit their defensive and midfield structure, yet their leading creative and goal threat in Bruno Guimarães remains available, preserving much of their attacking potential.