Fulham vs Wolves Match Preview: Key Features and Insights

As Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) prepare to face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, both teams are navigating challenging circumstances. This match follows Wolves’ midweek Carabao Cup match, where they faced a tough defeat against Chelsea.

Injury Concerns for Both Teams

Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira must make strategic choices due to injuries affecting his squad. Key players Matt Doherty and Rodrigo Gomes will miss the match due to injuries sustained in the cup clash. Pereira has experimented with his starting line-ups, employing both a 5-3-2 and a 4-3-3 formation in recent matches.

On the other hand, Fulham’s Marco Silva is grappling with a lengthy injury list. Several first-team players, including Joachim Andersen, Antonee Robinson, Samuel Chukwueze, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Rodrigo Muniz, are sidelined. Additionally, Raul Jimenez, who recently returned to the starting lineup, may also be a doubt after suffering an injury against Wycombe on Tuesday.

Club Performance Overview

This upcoming fixture is pivotal for both teams. Wolves are yet to secure a Premier League win this season. After losing to Burnley and Sunderland, they fought valiantly but succumbed to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. Their last league victory was elusive, and they aim to turn their form around against Fulham.

Departing from a successful month in September, Fulham has lost four consecutive league matches. Although they enjoyed victories against Leeds United and Brentford, recent defeats to Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Arsenal, and Newcastle have reintroduced relegation fears. Nevertheless, they progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a successful penalty shootout against Wycombe.

Statistical Highlights

• Goals: Jorgen Strand Larsen (3), Raul Jimenez (2)
• Assists: Emmanuel Agbadou (2), Alex Iwobi (2)
• Recent Wins: Wolves 2-0 Everton (September 2025), Fulham 3-1 Brentford (September 2025)
• Yellow Cards: Joao Gomes (4), Sasa Lukic (4)
• Clean Sheets: Sam Johnstone (1), Benjamin Lecomte (2)

Historical Context at Craven Cottage

Since Wolves’ Premier League return in 2018, their performances at Craven Cottage have been commendable. Out of their last five visits, Wolves remain unbeaten in four, including a notable 4-1 victory last season and a draw earlier this year.

As both teams face a critical matchup, strategies, line-ups, and injury statuses will play a significant role in the outcome of the game. The 3:00 PM kick-off promises to be a closely contested battle as Fulham and Wolves seek a much-needed win.