Fulham vs Liverpool takes place in Round 20 of the 2025–26 Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 PM on Sunday, 4 January 2026. The match will be played at Craven Cottage in London under cold winter conditions, with temperatures expected to be around 2°C on a grass surface. Referee duties will be handled by Craig Pawson.
Fulham arrive in solid form and have already shown this season that they can trouble top sides, especially at home. Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to push at the top end of the table and come into this fixture with strong momentum despite several key absences.
Match Overview – Fulham vs Liverpool
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Fulham vs Liverpool |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Matchweek | Round 20 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Sunday, 4 January 2026 – 20:30 PM |
| Venue | Craven Cottage |
| Location | London, England |
| Capacity | 29,130 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Referee | Craig Pawson |
| Weather | 2°C – Cold |
Fulham are expected to remain compact and dangerous on transitions, while Liverpool will look to dominate possession and stretch the pitch through their attacking midfielders.
Recent Form Guide – Fulham vs Liverpool
Fulham – Form Guide
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | Fulham | 01/01 |
| Win | West Ham United | 0–1 | Fulham | 27/12 |
| Win | Fulham | 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | 22/12 |
| Loss | Newcastle United | 2–1 | Fulham | 17/12 |
| Win | Burnley | 2–3 | Fulham | 13/12 |
Liverpool FC – Form Guide
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | Liverpool FC | 0–0 | Leeds United | 01/01 |
| Win | Liverpool FC | 2–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 27/12 |
| Win | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–2 | Liverpool FC | 20/12 |
| Win | Liverpool FC | 2–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 13/12 |
| Win | Inter | 0–1 | Liverpool FC | 09/12 |
Head-to-Head – Fulham vs Liverpool
Overall Premier League Record
- Played: 36
- Fulham Wins: 8
- Draws: 7
- Liverpool Wins: 21
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr 2025 | Fulham | 3–2 | Liverpool |
| 14 Dec 2024 | Liverpool | 2–2 | Fulham |
| 21 Apr 2024 | Fulham | 1–3 | Liverpool |
| 03 Dec 2023 | Liverpool | 4–3 | Fulham |
| 03 May 2023 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Fulham |
Recent meetings have been high-scoring and competitive, with Fulham proving capable of upsetting Liverpool at Craven Cottage.
Top Scorers
- Fulham: Harry Wilson – 5 goals, 4 assists (18 matches)
- Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike – 8 goals, 2 assists (18 matches)
Wilson is Fulham’s creative spark, while Ekitike has emerged as Liverpool’s primary goal threat in the absence of Mohamed Salah.
Predicted Lineups – Fulham vs Liverpool
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno – Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson – Sasa Lukic, Sander Berge – Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Kevin – Raúl Jiménez
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson – Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones – Jeremie Frimpong, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz – Hugo Ekitike
Final lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
| Team | Missing Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham | Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey | International Duty |
| Kenny Tete, Ryan Sessegnon, Joshua King, Rodrigo Muniz | Injury | |
| Liverpool | Mohamed Salah | International Duty |
| Giovanni Leoni, Joe Gomez, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, Alexander Isak | Injury |
Liverpool are missing key names, but their squad depth remains strong across all areas.
Statistical Projection – Fulham vs Liverpool
| Metric | Fulham | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 27% | 48% |
| Draw Probability | 25% | – |
| Possession | 43–46% | 54–57% |
| Shots on Target | 3–5 | 5–7 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.1–1.4 | 1.7–2.1 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 21% | 32% |
| Total Goals (Range) | – | 2–3 Goals |
| Corners | 4–6 | 6–8 |
| Most Likely Scorer | Harry Wilson | Hugo Ekitike |
Prediction Summary – Fulham vs Liverpool
Why Fulham Could Compete
- Strong recent form
- Home advantage at Craven Cottage
- Creative threat from Harry Wilson and Smith Rowe
Why Liverpool Are Favored
- Superior squad quality and depth
- Strong away performances
- Clinical finishing through Hugo Ekitike
- Consistent defensive structure led by Van Dijk
Fulham are likely to keep the match tight, but Liverpool’s control in midfield and attacking efficiency should gradually tip the balance in their favor.
Final Score Prediction : Fulham 1–2 Liverpool
Likely Scorers:
- Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai
- Fulham: Harry Wilson
Confidence Levels
- Liverpool Win – 48%
- Draw – 25%
- Fulham Win – 27%
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Suggested Tips:
- Liverpool to Win
- Over 1.5 Total Goals
- Anytime Scorer: Hugo Ekitike
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FAQs – Fulham vs Liverpool
1.What time is Fulham vs Liverpool?
Kick-off is at 20:30 PM on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At Craven Cottage, London, England.
3.What is the predicted score for Fulham vs Liverpool?
A 2–1 away win for Liverpool is the most likely outcome based on form, squad depth, and statistical projections.