Get the Fulham vs Chelsea confirmed lineups, official starting XIs, team news, and match prediction ahead of this Premier League clash. Latest odds included.
Fulham vs Chelsea Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 24 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Craven Cottage |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Fulham and Chelsea have been confirmed.
Fulham Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Josh King, César Palacios, Oscar Bobb, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Gonzalo García
Substitutes: Emile Smith Rowe, Ryan Sessegnon, Rodrigo Muniz, Kenny Tete, Shea Charles, Harrison Reed, Luc De Fougerolles, Kevin, Benjamin Lecomte
Chelsea Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI: Robert Sánchez, Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Jorrel Hato, Roméo Lavia, Malo Gusto, João Pedro, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers
Substitutes: Jamie Gittens, Danny Welbeck, Enzo Fernández, Pep Chavarría, Pedro Neto, Valentín Barco, Mike Penders, Geovany Quenda, Estêvão
Fulham vs Chelsea Immediate Reaction
Fulham
Fulham set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Bernd Leno starting in goal behind a defensive line of Timothy Castagne, Jorge Cuenca, Calvin Bassey, and Antonee Robinson. Josh King and Sander Berge anchor the midfield, while Oscar Bobb, Alex Iwobi, and César Palacios support Gonzalo García in attack.
Chelsea
Chelsea line up in a 3-4-3 formation with Robert Sánchez in goal behind a back three of Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, and Levi Colwill. Reece James, Jorrel Hato, Roméo Lavia, and Malo Gusto occupy the midfield positions, with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers starting alongside João Pedro up front.
Fulham vs Chelsea Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder highlights key individual player statistics for the London derby. The recommended selections include Liam Delap as an anytime goalscorer, along with Cole Palmer to record over 0.5 shots on target, to be carded, and to attempt over 1.5 total shots.
Fulham vs Chelsea Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams fielding strong starting XIs, Chelsea's attacking combination of Cole Palmer, João Pedro, and Morgan Rogers presents a stern challenge for the home side. Fulham's balanced 4-2-3-1 setup should keep them competitive at Craven Cottage, but Chelsea's quality in final third transitions gives them a narrow edge.
Score Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
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