Fulham vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news
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 ...
Fulham vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news 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 Competition: Premier League Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026 Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: Craven Cottage Referee: Andy Madley VAR: Paul Howard Last Meeting: Bournemouth 3–1 Fulham, 3 Oct 2025, Premier League Team news Fulham Alex Iwobi and Ryan Sessegnon are definitely ruled out for this weekend’s clash.