Fulham hosts Burnley at Craven Cottage today, aiming to break a troubling goal drought and boost their push for a European spot.
The team has struggled recently, going three matches without scoring, including two home defeats by 1–0 to West Ham and Southampton.
Last weekend’s scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest saw Fulham manage only one shot on target, a sharp decline from their earlier performance this winter. Nevertheless, Fulham is still in 11th place, just six points behind seventh-placed Brentford, making this match crucial for them to regain their scoring form.
Burnley, on the other hand, is in a tough spot as they fight to escape the relegation zone. They sit 19th in the standings, eight points from safety with only eight games left this season.
The Clarets have struggled, winning just one of their last 21 league matches. However, they recently took points against both Crystal Palace and Chelsea on the road. Their defense, however, is a significant issue, having allowed 58 goals this season—making it the weakest in the league.
Fulham vs Burnley – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Nicholas Hopton
- Last Meeting: Burnley 2–3 Fulham (December 13, 2025, Premier League)
Team News
Fulham
Fulham is likely to miss winger Kevin, who is recovering from foot surgery. Emile Smith Rowe is also a doubt after missing the last game. Harry Wilson, the team’s top scorer, is close to hitting double digits this season. Teenager Joshua King is expected to keep his place in the starting lineup after two recent starts.
Burnley
Burnley might be without up to seven key players. Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, and Jordan Beyer are confirmed absentees. Maxime Estève is doubtful due to illness, and Mike Trésor is returning to training but may not be ready to play. Notably, Kyle Walker has a strong win rate against Fulham and will bolster their defense.
Form
Fulham
Fulham’s recent form has dipped, seeing them go three matches without a win or a goal. They’ve historically performed well against newly promoted teams, losing only one of their last 14 encounters. However, their home performance against Burnley has not been strong, with just one win in their last five meetings at Craven Cottage.
Burnley
Burnley’s hopes of survival are waning after five successive matches without a win, although they come off a tough 0-0 draw against Bournemouth. Their defense has struggled on the road, with only one clean sheet in their last 41 away games and conceding in each of their last 25. Additionally, Burnley has one of the oldest starting lineups in the league this season.
Predicted Lineups
Fulham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, King, Bobb; Jimenez
Burnley Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Dubravka; Humphreys, Laurent, Esteve; Walker, Ugochukwu, Hannibal, Hartman; Anthony, Foster; Flemming
How to Watch Fulham vs Burnley?
Due to the 3:00 p.m. blackout on Saturday, the match will not be available live on television in the UK.
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