Fulham host Southampton at Craven Cottage today, aiming to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the third time in four seasons.
The Cottagers have moved into a critical phase of their season following a disappointing 1–0 home loss to West Ham on Wednesday.
Manager Marco Silva oversaw a performance that saw his side fail to score at home for the first time since October. He will now look for an immediate response against Championship opposition.
Notably, Fulham have not lost to Southampton in their last four meetings, including a league double over the Saints last season.
Fulham team news
Marco Silva manages a squad dealing with significant injury blows to its creative wide players. Notably, Kevin—who has been involved in three of Fulham’s five FA Cup goals this season—is out for the remainder of the campaign following ankle surgery.
Consequently, talisman Harry Wilson faces a late fitness test after missing the midweek fixture with an ankle knock of his own.
While Silva has not entirely ruled him out, Samuel Chukwueze or Oscar Bobb are ready to provide the width. Notably, Kevin led all Premier League players for shots taken (11) across the previous two rounds of the competition.
Bernd Leno will start in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Issa Diop and Calvin Bassey. In midfield, captain Tom Cairney is expected to partner Alex Iwobi to provide veteran experience against a high-pressing Southampton side.
Emile Smith Rowe and Oscar Bobb will look to support Raúl Jiménez in attack. Notably, Fulham have won five of their last seven home matches in all competitions and will be eager to avoid an upset against a side sitting a division below them.
Fulham predicted lineup
Fulham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Iwobi, Cairney; Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup fixture takes place at Craven Cottage on Sunday, 8 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00 GMT.
How to watch Fulham vs Southampton?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2. Fans can also stream the action via the discovery+ app.
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