Leeds United return to Elland Road on Saturday to reclaim home momentum.
They host a high-flying Fulham side firmly hunting for European qualification. Daniel Farke’s men recently snapped a five-game winless run. They secured a confident 3-1 FA Cup victory over Derby County. However, they suffered a heart-wrenching 4-3 loss to Newcastle United in their last league outing.
The Whites conceded the latest winning goal in Premier League history during that defeat. Despite this, they remain eight points clear of the relegation zone. Furthermore, Leeds stay unbeaten in their last four matches at Elland Road. Conversely, Fulham arrive as one of the division’s most in-form teams. They currently sit ninth and aim to extend a historical dominance over their hosts.
Leeds United vs Fulham – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Timothy Wood
- Last Meeting: Fulham 1–0 Leeds, 13 Sept 2025, Premier League
Team News
Leeds United
Daniel Farke has received a significant boost with nearly his entire squad available. Sebastiaan Bornauw (adductor), Joe Rodon (fatigue), Jayden Bogle (calf), and Gabriel Gudmundsson have all returned to full training. Playmaker Brenden Aaronson and Sam Byram are also fit after featuring off the bench in the cup. Daniel James (hamstring) remains the only absentee as he continues his rehabilitation. New loan signing Facundo Buonanotte is available but likely to start on the bench.
Fulham
Marco Silva is still without the AFCON trio of Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze, who are contesting a third-placed playoff for Nigeria this weekend. Rodrigo Muniz and Kenny Tete are ruled out with thigh issues. However, Josh King (knee) is back in contention for a place in the matchday squad. Regulars like Harry Wilson, Raul Jimenez, and Sander Berge are expected to return to the starting XI after being rested in the FA Cup.
Form
Leeds United
The Whites currently sit 16th in the Premier League and have experienced a dip in league results, winning just one of their last five matches. However, they have turned Elland Road into a fortress, remaining unbeaten in their last four home league games and seeing both teams score in each of the last eight matches played at the ground. Star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in the form of his life, having netted nine goals in 19 league appearances this season.
Fulham
The Cottagers arrive in West Yorkshire in peak form, currently enjoying an unbeaten run that has seen them rise to ninth place. They have won their last three league encounters against Leeds, setting a new record for their longest-ever winning streak against the Whites. Fulham’s success has been underpinned by late drama, as they are a joint league-high six points better off this season thanks to goals scored in the final 10 minutes of matches.
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United Predicted XI: Perri; Struijk, Rodon, Bijol; Justin, Gruev, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
Fulham Predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Diop, Robinson; Berge, Cairney; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jimenez
How to watch Leeds vs Fulham?
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the Saturday 3:00 PM blackout. Fans can follow live updates via BBC Radio 5 Live and catch full highlights on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:30 GMT.
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