Fulham Host West Ham in Premier League Clash Amidst Contrasting Table Ambitions
Fulham are set to welcome West Ham United in a Matchday 29 fixture of the English Premier League. The encounter will take place at Craven Cottage in London on March 4, with referee Matt Donohue officiating. Both sides are eager to secure three points to bolster their respective positions in the domestic league standings.
The hosts enter the match sitting ninth in the table with 40 points from 28 games, level on points with the team directly above them. In contrast, West Ham occupy 18th place with 25 points from the same number of matches. They will be looking to close the two-point gap on Nottingham Forest to escape the relegation zone.
In terms of recent form, Fulham have recorded three wins and two losses in their last five outings, while the visitors have managed two wins, two draws, and one defeat over the same period. Historically, West Ham hold the advantage in head-to-head meetings with 11 victories compared to Fulham's five, alongside four draws. Their most recent encounter saw Fulham emerge victorious with a 1-0 win in December 2025.
Fulham are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Bernd Leno in goal, supported by Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, and Calvin Bassey in defense. The midfield and attack could include Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez, and Samuel Chukwueze. Doubts surround the participation of Harry Wilson, Joachim Andersen, and Saša Lukić due to injury, while Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo remains sidelined until next June.
West Ham are anticipated to adopt a 4-5-1 setup, with Mads Hermansen between the posts, and a defensive line potentially comprising Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Axel Disasi. Jarrod Bowen, Tomas Soucek, and Valentin Mariano Jose Castellanos Jimenez are expected to feature in midfield and attack. Freddie Potts is suspended, and Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus is expected to return in mid-March.
The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 6 and via the beIN Sports CONNECT Platform.