Fulham hosts West Ham United on Wednesday night, aiming to strengthen their position in the league while West Ham fights to avoid relegation.
Fulham comes into this London derby in great form, having won three straight matches, including a notable 2–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. Goals from Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi in the first half helped secure their spot in ninth place and marked their first league double over Spurs in 22 years. Fulham aims to replicate their earlier success against West Ham, having won their last encounter 1–0 at the London Stadium in December.
West Ham travels to Fulham sitting in 18th place, two points from safety after a heavy 5–2 loss to Liverpool on Saturday. Despite the defeat, they showed fight in the second half with goals from Tomáš Souček and Valentín Castellanos. A win tonight could lift them out of the relegation zone, depending on Nottingham Forest’s match against Manchester City. However, West Ham has struggled in London derbies this season, losing seven of their eight Premier League matches in the capital.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- Referee: Matt Donohue
- VAR: John Brooks
- Last Meeting: West Ham 0–1 Fulham (27 Dec 2025), Premier League
Team News
Fulham
Marco Silva is uncertain about Harry Wilson’s condition after he left the last game due to an ankle issue. Wilson has been a key player this season with 15 goal contributions (9 goals, 6 assists). Brazilian winger Kevin is out following foot surgery. On a positive note, defender Joachim Andersen returns after illness, and midfielder Saša Lukić might be available after a hamstring injury.
West Ham United
Nuno Espírito Santo has most of his squad available, reporting no new injuries following their match at Anfield. Forward Pablo Felipe is still out with a calf injury but is starting individual training. Midfielder Freddie Potts is serving the last match of his suspension. Mateus Fernandes, Soungoutou Magassa, and Tomáš Souček are expected to play in midfield while he is absent.
Form
Fulham
Fulham has been in excellent form this year, winning five of their last seven home games in all competitions. They recently triumphed over Spurs 2–1 and Sunderland 3–1, showing effective early-game performance. They’ve won seven of their last ten evening Premier League matches. Though there were some late defensive lapses against Tottenham, their overall defensive play has improved under Silva.
West Ham United
West Ham is showing signs of recovery, gaining 11 points from their last seven Premier League matches, significantly better than their previous ten. Before the loss to Liverpool, they were unbeaten in three league games, including draws against Manchester United and Bournemouth. However, their defense on the road has been weak, conceding 54 goals this season, with only Burnley allowing more.
Predicted Lineups
Fulham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez
West Ham United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Magassa, Soucek, Summerville; Fernandes; Castellanos
How to Watch Fulham vs West Ham United?
The match will be live in the UK on TNT Sports, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT.
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