West Ham United travel across London to Craven Cottage tonight, aiming to snap a poor run in city derbies and climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.
The Hammers have moved into a critical phase of their survival bid, sitting 18th and two points adrift of safety. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo oversaw a spirited second-half display in Saturday’s 5–2 loss at Liverpool, and his side now faces an opponent they have struggled against recently. Notably, West Ham have lost seven of their eight Premier League London derbies this season, a statistic they must improve to avoid being cut adrift in the bottom three.
West Ham Team News
Nuno Espírito Santo manages a squad with very few injury concerns, but remains without a key summer signing. Notably, forward Pablo Felipe remains sidelined with a calf injury, while Freddie Potts serves the final game of his suspension. Consequently, Soungoutou Magassa is expected to keep his place in a midfield that must handle a quick Fulham transition. Notably, captain Jarrod Bowen has scored five of West Ham’s last nine London derby goals, though he is yet to find the net in four previous league appearances at Craven Cottage.
Mads Hermansen will start in goal behind a defensive line that has struggled for solidity, shipping 50+ goals earlier in a campaign than at any point since 2017-18. In attack, Valentín Castellanos and Crysencio Summerville will look to provide the threat alongside Bowen. Notably, West Ham have a poor record in Wednesday away fixtures, winning just two of their last 19 such games. Furthermore, manager Nuno has lost his last three meetings against Fulham, a trend he will be desperate to break tonight to ignite the club’s survival hopes.
West Ham United Predicted Lineup
West Ham United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Magassa, Soucek, Summerville; Fernandes; Castellanos
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Fulham vs West Ham?
UK fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day later tonight.
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