Fulham vs Newcastle: Premier League Final Day Match Preview
Match Context
Fulham host Newcastle at Craven Cottage, London, on 2026-05-24 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Fulham enter the final day 13th on 49 points (goal difference -6), while Newcastle sit 11th, also on 49 points but with a neutral goal difference.
Fulham Availability
Fulham face both suspension and injury issues.
- J. Andersen (Red Card) is sidelined.
- J. Kusi Asare (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
Key creator H. Wilson, who has 10 goals and 6 assists in league play, is available and expected to carry much of Fulham’s attacking threat from midfield.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle travel without several important squad members.
- Joelinton (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined.
- F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tonali (Injury) is doubtful.
Playmaker Bruno Guimarães, on 9 goals and 5 assists, is available to anchor Newcastle’s midfield.
Impact Summary
Fulham’s main attacking production remains intact through H. Wilson, so the bigger concern is defensive depth after Andersen’s suspension. Newcastle’s absences strip away energy and versatility in midfield and defense, placing greater creative and scoring responsibility on Bruno Guimarães and the remaining forward line.
