Fulham did the league-double over Southampton two seasons ago, meaning the Cottagers are targeting three successive victories over the Saints for the first time in the 121-year history of this fixture.
Fulham vs Southampton Preview
Will Fulham's unbeaten streak continue? Last weekend, the Cottagers held run-away league-leaders Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield which, on the face of it, is a credible point. However, given that the Whites led twice, Andreas Pereira and Rodrigo Muniz the scorers, and the fact they were up against ten-men for almost 75 minutes, it'll very much be viewed as an opportunity missed. Nevertheless, Marco Silva's side are unbeaten in four, losing just one of their last eight, beating Brentford, Palace and Brighton as well as holding both Spurs and Arsenal to draws during this period. Thus, the Fulham faithful will expect to see their side claim another victory come Sunday.
That's largely because Southampton kick off on the banks of the River Thames bottom of the table, without a manager, having won only once all season. Last Sunday night, the Saints were smashed 5-0 by Spurs at St Mary's, and this proved to be the final straw for Russell Martin, sacked very shortly after full time, albeit the decision had been made long before then.
So, led by interim boss Simon Rusk, Southampton took on Liverpool in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night and, despite a spirited display, were beaten 2-1 by the holders, with Cameron Archer's curler unable to spark a comeback. Former Genoa, Hellas Verona, Torino and, briefly, Roma manager Ivan Jurić is reportedly in talks to take over, but he won't be in situ in time for this one. So, in the Premier League, the Saints have yielded just a solitary point from their last six outings, losing seven of eight away matches to date, hence why those traveling from the South Coast to Craven Cottage on Sunday will certainly be doing so in hope rather than expectation.
Fulham vs Southampton Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 79.
- Fulham Wins: 24. Draws: 25. Southampton Wins: 30.
Fulham Team News
Calvin Bassey and Tom Cairney can return, following suspensions, but Andreas Pereira is now banned, having been shown his fifth caution of the campaign on Merseyside. Meanwhile, Joachim Andersen remains sidelined while Kenny Tete is a doubt, having hobbled off against Liverpool. Reiss Nelson is injured long-term, but Emile Smith Rowe will return to the XI, while Adama Traoré could do too, after Harry Wilson was given a rare start at Anfield.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Southampton: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Traoré, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Southampton
Two of Emile Smith Rowe's three Fulham goals have come at Craven Cottage, so will he score against Southampton for the very first time?
Southampton Team News
Simon Rusk didn't really shake things up against Liverpool although, given that Aaron Ramsdale, Gavin Bazunu, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Lesley Ugochukwu, Will Smallbone, Adam Armstrong and Ross Stewart are all sidelined, there's little scope for him to do so. Kyle Walker-Peters sat out the mid-week cup tie, but is in contention to feature this time. Third-choice goalkeeper Alex McCarthy will continue to don the gloves, even though Joe Lumley has received the nod over him recently. Fit-again Adam Lallana and Paul Onuachu could return, with the former, as well as Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes, one booking away from a ban.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Fulham: (5-4-3): McCarthy; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Bednarek, Manning; Fernandes, Downes, Aribo, Dibling; Archer.
Southampton Player to Watch vs Fulham
Cameron Archer scored his fifth of the season on Wednesday, although the striker has never netted against Fulham in three attempts, seeking to change that fact on Sunday.
Fulham vs Southampton Prediction
We cannot see beyond a very routine Fulham victory here. Southampton are all over the place, Russell Martin's sacking unlikely to change that overnight, while the Cottagers are a well-oiled machine, so we'd be astonished if the Whites were not victorious: Fulham 3-0 Southampton.
Fulham vs Southampton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Southampton Premier League game on TV channel?
Fulham vs Southampton Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada
How to watch Fulham vs Southampton Premier League game on live streaming?
Fulham vs Southampton Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Southampton in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Southampton takes place on Sunday 22 November 2024, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PST).