In recent seasons, Wolves have done ever so well to challenge the big clubs in the league. However, the script did not go according to plan this season for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Fulham will hope to maintain their recent good form when they play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Friday night. Not many expected these teams to be where they are right now. At the start of the campaign, they both were expected to be taking up their opposition’s position in the table. However, Fulham’s incredible run of results have helped them maintain their European dream alive. On the other hand, Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling to avoid relegation.
In recent seasons, Wolves have done ever so well to challenge the big clubs in the league. They were often involved in the battle to finish in European places. However, the script did not go according to plan this season for Wolverhampton Wanderers. At one point they looked destined to be relegated. However, Wolves have done well recently to climb out of the dreaded relegation zone but they are still not far away from the bottom three places.
On the other hand, Fulham were expected to be involved in the relegation battle at the start of the campaign. However, to the surprise of many they have not only look to be safe from relegation but could also secure an unlikely European place. As things stand, Fulham have 38 points from 24 games to be placed sixth in the Premier League table. On the other hand, Wolverhampton Wanderers are occupying the 15th spot with 23 points from 23 games.
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There are a good number of players who will miss this match due to injury, while few others have question marks hanging over their heads. For Fulham, it is all about Aleksandar Mitrovic’s hamstring injury situation. It is unlikely that the Serbian striker will make it to the line-up on Friday. They will also miss Tom Cairney and Neeskens Kebano for this contest. On the other hand, Wolves will be without Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic, Hwang Hee-chan and Chiquinho for this match. However, Mario Lemina is back from his suspension.
Fulham possible line-up: Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha, Solomon, Pereira, Willian, Reid
Wolverhampton Wanderers possible line-up: Sa, Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Bueno, Neves, Nunes, Lemina, Traore, Sarabia, Cunha
Fulham
Opponents | Score |
Brighton | 0-1 (W) |
Nottingham Forest | 2-0 (W) |
Sunderland | 2-3 (W) |
Chelsea | 0-0 (D) |
Sunderland | 1-1 (D) |
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Opponents | Score |
Bournemouth | 0-1 (L) |
Southampton | 1-2 (W) |
Liverpool | 3-0 (W) |
Manchester City | 3-0 (L) |
Liverpool | 0-1 (L) |
Last 5 match-results | Score |
Wolverhampton Wanderers draw Fulham | 0-0 |
Fulham lose to Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0-1 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Fulham | 1-0 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Fulham | 1-0 |
Fulham draw Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1-1 |
The Premier League match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers will take place at Craven Cottage on Saturday at 1:30 am IST.
The live telecast of the Premier League matches in India is available on the Star Sports network. Fans will also be able to watch the live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV. Besides, fans can also watch the match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sky Ultra HD, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event in the United Kingdom.