Fulham vs Manchester United: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Fulham vs Manchester United: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Check Fulham vs Manchester United confirmed lineups, key team news, and our expert match prediction alongside the latest betting odds for this clash.

Fulham vs Manchester United Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Premier League

Match Date

Sunday 20 September 2026

Kick-off Time

16:30 UK time

Venue

Craven Cottage

The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Fulham and Manchester United have been confirmed.

Fulham Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, David Affengruber, Josh King, Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge, Shea Charles, Oscar Bobb, Gonzalo García

Substitutes: Rodrigo Muniz, César Palacios, Kevin, Hugo Larsson, Manuel Ángel, Emile Smith Rowe, Ryan Sessegnon, Joachim Andersen, Benjamin Lecomte

Manchester United Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Senne Lammens, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, Bruno Fernandes, Youri Tielemans, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha

Substitutes: Karl Darlow, Joshua Zirkzee, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, Leny Yoro, Shea Lacey, Patrick Dorgu

Fulham vs Manchester United Immediate Reaction

Fulham

Fulham line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Bernd Leno starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, David Affengruber, and Antonee Robinson. Sander Berge and Shea Charles anchor the double pivot in midfield, giving Oscar Bobb, Josh King, and Alex Iwobi the platform to create opportunities for lone striker Gonzalo García.

Manchester United

Manchester United also deploy a 4-2-3-1 system, with Senne Lammens between the posts shielded by Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, and Luke Shaw. In central midfield, Youri Tielemans partners Kobbie Mainoo, sitting behind an attacking trio of Bryan Mbeumo, captain Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford in support of forward Matheus Cunha.

Fulham vs Manchester United Reactive Bet Builder

Today's suggested bet builder features three selections focused on key contributors for Manchester United. Bryan Mbeumo is backed to record over 0.5 shots on target, having hit the target in each of his last four Premier League appearances. Centre-back Harry Maguire is selected to be shown a card after being booked in two of his last three league games and three of his last five appearances against Fulham. Finally, Bruno Fernandes is included for over 1.5 player shots, having attempted at least two shots in nine of his last ten outings against the Cottagers.

Fulham vs Manchester United Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Manchester United head into this encounter as favourites, having remained undefeated in 23 of their last 24 matches against Fulham across all competitions. With a potent attacking unit led by Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandes, the visitors should have enough offensive quality to edge out a competitive clash at Craven Cottage.

Score Prediction: 1-2

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