Fulham vs Newcastle: Premier League Match Preview
Match Context
Fulham host Newcastle at Craven Cottage, London, on 2026-05-24 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.
Crucially, leading attacking contributor H. Wilson (10 goals, 6 assists) is available and expected to shoulder much of Fulham’s creative burden from midfield.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle’s list of absentees is longer and dominated by injuries.
- 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.
Key creator Bruno Guimarães (9 goals, 5 assists) is available, preserving much of Newcastle’s midfield thrust despite the absences around him.
Impact Summary
Fulham lose defensive stability through Andersen and some depth in attack and wide areas, but retain their main attacking output via H. Wilson. Newcastle, by contrast, are without multiple starters across defence and midfield, placing greater responsibility on Bruno Guimarães and the remaining forwards to maintain their higher overall goal tally.
