Fulham vs Southampton – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: March 8, 2026

Fulham vs Southampton – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Fulham is set to play against Southampton at Craven Cottage today, aiming to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the third time in four seasons.

The Cottagers are at a crucial stage of their season after a disappointing 1–0 loss at home to West Ham on Wednesday.

Manager Marco Silva saw his team fail to score at home for the first time since October, and he will be looking for a quick response against Championship opposition.

Fulham has a good record against Southampton, not losing to them in the last four encounters and achieving a league double over them last season.

Fulham team news

Marco Silva is managing a squad facing key injury setbacks among creative players. Notably, Kevin, who has contributed to three of Fulham’s five FA Cup goals this season, is out for the rest of the season due to ankle surgery.

Talisman Harry Wilson is also facing a late fitness test after missing the last match with an ankle injury. Samuel Chukwueze or Oscar Bobb are ready to step in to provide width if needed. Kevin led all Premier League players with 11 shots taken across the previous two rounds of the tournament.

Bernd Leno will start in goal, supported by a defense likely to include Issa Diop and Calvin Bassey. Midfield will feature captain Tom Cairney alongside Alex Iwobi for experienced support against a challenging Southampton side.

Emile Smith Rowe and Oscar Bobb will support Raúl Jiménez in the attack. Fulham has won five of their last seven home matches across all competitions and aims to avoid an upset against a team from a lower division.