Fulham heads to Selhurst Park aiming for a historic fourth straight win in the top division.
The Cottagers are in great form as they begin 2026, currently sitting tenth in the Premier League table, tied on points with their opponents. Marco Silva has skillfully managed a tough winter schedule, securing six wins in the last nine matches.
A win could elevate Fulham to seventh place if results are favorable elsewhere. Therefore, Silva will likely keep the successful lineup for this New Year’s Day match. Fulham also has a strong recent record at Selhurst Park, with four consecutive clean sheets and remaining unbeaten there since 2019. Winning would mark four straight away victories in the top division, a first for the club.
Fulham Team News
Marco Silva will be without his Nigerian players during the Africa Cup of Nations. Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze are participating in the tournament. Additionally, Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz are sidelined with ongoing hamstring issues. Silva has relied on a consistent starting lineup in recent matches to maintain momentum.
Joachim Andersen is expected to lead the defense alongside Jorge Cuenca. In midfield, Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge will likely act as the central duo. Harry Wilson and Raúl Jiménez will be crucial in attack, with Wilson recently contributing to seven goals in his last six games. Jiménez is looking to score in three straight Premier League matches for the first time since 2024. Notably, Crystal Palace is the only team he has faced over ten times without finding the net.
Fulham Predicted Lineup
Fulham predicted XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Lukić, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jiménez
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match will take place at Selhurst Park on Thursday, 1 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Fulham vs Crystal Palace?
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 17:00 GMT.
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