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Fulham

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L
L
W
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L

24 May 2026

15:00 (UTC+0)

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Newcastle

W
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A direct final-day shootout for a top-half finish sees Fulham and Newcastle locked on 49 points at Craven Cottage. While the visitors boast superior attacking firepower, the hosts' formidable home record (1.78 PPG) creates a high-stakes tactical chess match.

Home Motivation

Medium

Fulham is mathematically safe in mid-table and cannot reach the European qualification spots as they are 4 points behind 7th-placed Brighton with only 1 game remaining.

Away Motivation

Medium

Newcastle is also mathematically locked into a mid-table finish, sitting 4 points behind the European qualification zone with only 3 points left to play for.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

1.01

Goals Scored Per Game

All comps (EWMA)

1.56

Newcastle's recent-form scoring average is significantly higher, though both teams sit well below the league average of 2.76

27%

Shot Accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

38%

The Magpies are far more clinical in front of goal, which could be the deciding factor in a match with limited high-quality chances

1.78

Points Per Game (Venue)

Home/Away split

0.94

Fulham nearly double Newcastle's points production when comparing their respective home and away season records

3.53

Shots on Target Per Game

All comps (EWMA)

5.04

Newcastle's recent-form average of 5.04 shots on target per game puts much more pressure on Bernd Leno than Fulham's 3.53 does on the opposition

5.28

Corners Conceded Per Game

All comps (EWMA)

4.50

Fulham are conceding more corners on a recent-form basis, potentially giving Newcastle's set-piece specialists more opportunities

Form & Streaks

Fulham have won 6 of their last 10 league matches at Craven Cottage (6W, 1D, 3L)

Newcastle have seen both teams score in 8 of their last 10 league games

Newcastle have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two clubs

Fulham are winless in their last 2 matches following a 1-1 draw with Wolves and a 0-1 loss to Bournemouth

Tactical Overview

This season finale pits Fulham's venue-specific dominance against Newcastle's prolific but unstable away form. At Craven Cottage, the Cottagers have won 6 of their last 10 Premier League home fixtures, including a gritty 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. However, the suspension of defensive mainstay J. Andersen forces Calvin Bassey and Timothy Castagne into a high-pressure rearguard action against a Magpies side trending at 1.56 goals scored per game in recent form. Newcastle has seen both teams score in 8 of their last 10 league matches, highlighting a transition-heavy style that often leaves Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman exposed. Without the veteran presence of F. Schär, the visitors may struggle to contain Rodrigo Muniz, though Newcastle's superior shot accuracy of 38% in recent-form weighted matches gives them a clinical edge if the game turns into a shootout.

Match Context

Lineup Updates

Based on reports

Key Players

Fulham lean on Calvin Bassey, Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson at the back, with Bernd Leno in goal.

Absences

J. Andersen

Red Card

BAN

J. Kusi Asare

Knee Injury

OUT

R. Sessegnon

Hamstring Injury

DOUBT

Home

Key Players

Fulham lean on Calvin Bassey, Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson at the back, with Bernd Leno in goal.

Absences

J. Andersen

Red Card

BAN

J. Kusi Asare

Knee Injury

OUT

R. Sessegnon

Hamstring Injury

DOUBT

Away

Key Players

Newcastle lean on Jacob Ramsey in midfield, with Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall at the back.

Absences

Joelinton

Thigh Injury

OUT

E. Krafth

Knee Injury

OUT

V. Livramento

Thigh Injury

OUT

L. Miley

Broken Leg

OUT

F. Schar

Ankle Injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

R. Jones

17 matches officiated · 2025/26

average

Pen Rate

0.29

Normal

R. Jones has officiated 17 Premier League matches this season with a steady reputation for average strictness. His penalty rate of 0.29 per game suggests a willingness to point to the spot, which could be critical for attackers like William Osula who rely on physical presence in the box.

Key Note

awards penalties at 0.29/game.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

31C

Temperature

30.8°C

Rain Chance

0%

Wind

3 km/h

Humidity

34%

With temperatures reaching 31C and very light winds of 3 km/h, the heat will be the primary environmental factor. These conditions typically favor a slower tempo and may lead to fewer total goals and corners if fatigue sets in during the second half.

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