Fulham vs Manchester United is one of the headline Premier League matches on Sunday, September 20, 2026, as both teams look to change the momentum of their early-season campaigns.
Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage in London for a Matchweek 5 meeting with Fulham, with manager Michael Carrick looking for a response after a difficult week. Fulham, meanwhile, are searching for their first Premier League victory of the 2026/27 campaign.
Fulham vs Manchester United: Match Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Fulham vs Manchester United |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Matchweek | Week 5 |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:30 p.m. UK time |
| U.S. kickoff | 11:30 a.m. ET |
| India kickoff | 9:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Craven Cottage, London |
| Fulham manager | Álvaro Arbeloa |
| Manchester United manager | Michael Carrick |
The Premier League’s published fixture list confirms the match for September 20 at 4:30 p.m. BST, while Manchester United’s fixture information lists Craven Cottage as the venue.
Why Fulham vs Manchester United Is Important
This is a significant early-season fixture for both clubs.
Fulham entered the weekend 18th in the Premier League with one point from their opening four matches. They earned that first point in a draw at Liverpool last weekend after beginning the campaign with three consecutive league defeats. Fulham did, however, beat West Ham 3-2 in the Carabao Cup during the week.
Manchester United entered the weekend 13th with four points from four Premier League matches. United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City last weekend and then exited the Carabao Cup after Brighton came from behind to win 3-2 at Old Trafford.
That makes Sunday’s meeting an important opportunity for both sides to build momentum before the international break.
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United have several fitness issues to monitor ahead of the match.
According to the latest Sky Sports team-news update, Carlos Baleba and Luke Shaw could be available, while Matthijs de Ligt, Amad Diallo and Manuel Ugarte remain sidelined.
Manchester United’s official website has also published its dedicated Fulham v United team-news and match-following updates ahead of kickoff.
Benjamin Sesko Fitness Situation
Benjamin Sesko has also been a major talking point before the game. TalkSPORT reported on Sunday that the striker was expected to miss the trip after not being seen with the Manchester United travelling group.
Because late team news can change close to kickoff, supporters should check the confirmed starting XI before the match begins.
Fulham Team News
Fulham have their own selection concerns.
Kenny Tete is unavailable under concussion protocols, while Tom Cairney is out with a knee problem. Ryan Sessegnon could potentially return to the matchday squad.
Fulham’s official team-news report provides the club’s latest information ahead of the Manchester United fixture.
Fulham’s Early-Season Form
Fulham have endured a difficult beginning to their Premier League campaign.
The club’s first four league matches produced three defeats and one draw. Their point came away at Liverpool, while the midweek Carabao Cup victory over West Ham provided a positive result before the Manchester United visit.
The home supporters at Craven Cottage will therefore be hoping the team can carry that cup momentum into the Premier League.
Manchester United’s Early-Season Form
Manchester United have also had a turbulent start.
The Reds have collected four points from their first four Premier League games. Their most recent league match ended in a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City, followed by a 3-2 Carabao Cup loss to Brighton despite United taking a 2-0 lead early in that game.
Manager Michael Carrick has acknowledged the need for a response, with the Premier League highlighting United’s four-point start ahead of the Fulham fixture.
Fulham vs Manchester United Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have generally favored Manchester United.
Opta Analyst reported that United had lost only one of their previous 21 Premier League meetings with Fulham, recording 16 wins and four draws during that stretch. Fulham’s most recent league victory over United came in February 2024.
The two teams also met twice during the previous Premier League season. They drew 1-1 at Craven Cottage before Manchester United won 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Expected Lineups
Predicted lineups can change after final training sessions and official team announcements, so they should not be treated as confirmed.
Fulham predicted lineup
Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, David Affengruber, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Sander Berge, Shea Charles; Josh King, Oscar Bobb, Alex Iwobi; Gonzalo García.
Opta Analyst listed this as its projected Fulham XI ahead of kickoff.
Manchester United predicted lineup
Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Patrick Dorgu; Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans; Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford; Matheus Cunha.
This was the projected Manchester United XI published by Opta Analyst before the match.
Important: Confirmed lineups normally arrive shortly before kickoff and should replace these predicted selections once officially announced.
How to Watch Fulham vs Manchester United in the USA
For American viewers, the Premier League’s 2026/27 U.S. broadcast arrangements include NBC, USA Network and Peacock. NBC Sports says all 380 Premier League matches are available across those platforms during the season.
The U.S. kickoff is 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, September 20.
How to Watch ?
The match is scheduled for live coverage on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning before the 4:30 p.m. kickoff. Sky Sports says subscribers can watch through its television channels and app, while eligible non-subscribers can use NOW’s streaming options.
Where to Follow Fulham vs Manchester United Live
Fans looking for Fulham vs Manchester United live score, live commentary, lineups and minute-by-minute updates can use the following established match centres:
Official Manchester United match coverage:
Manchester United — How to watch and follow Fulham v United
Sky Sports live match blog:
Sky Sports — Fulham vs Man Utd live updates
TNT Sports live match centre:
TNT Sports — Fulham vs Manchester United live scores and highlights
Official Fulham FC coverage:
Fulham FC — Match and team news
These links can be particularly useful for readers who want minute-by-minute developments while the match is in progress.
What to Watch During the Match
1. Bruno Fernandes’ influence
Bruno Fernandes remains one of Manchester United’s key attacking and creative players. His ability to create chances and contribute in advanced areas will be one of the central storylines at Craven Cottage.
2. Fulham’s attacking approach
Sky Sports noted that Fulham and Manchester United had each recorded 139 touches in the opposition box in the league this season heading into the match, suggesting that both sides had shown an attacking approach during the opening weeks.
Josh King had also recorded 30 touches in opposition penalty areas, the highest figure among players in the league according to Sky Sports’ pre-match analysis.
3. Manchester United’s response
United’s reaction after defeats against Manchester City and Brighton is another major storyline.
A positive result would give Carrick’s team an opportunity to head into the international break with greater momentum, while another disappointing result would increase the attention surrounding the club’s early-season form. Reuters reported before the match that pressure around Carrick had intensified following United’s opening results.
What the Analysts Are Saying
Pre-match models and predictions should be treated as forecasts rather than facts.
Opta Analyst’s pre-match model gave Manchester United a 48.3% win probability, Fulham 27.5%, with a 24.2% probability of a draw in its 10,000 simulations.
Sky Sports’ published score prediction was Fulham 2-3 Manchester United, while emphasizing attacking factors rather than presenting the result as certain.
Fulham vs Manchester United: Live Updates
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- Confirmed starting lineups
- Injury and fitness updates
- Kickoff
- Goals
- VAR decisions
- Yellow and red cards
- Substitutions
- Half-time score
- Second-half developments
- Final score
- Player performances
- Post-match reaction
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Fulham vs Manchester United: Final Pre-Match Checklist
Before kickoff, readers should check:
✓ Confirmed lineups
✓ Latest injury news
✓ Starting goalkeeper
✓ Substitutes
✓ Match referee
✓ Live score
✓ TV and streaming information
✓ Match statistics
The confirmed teams should be added to this article as soon as they are officially released.
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The Fulham vs Manchester United match is more than another Premier League fixture. Fulham are searching for their first league win of the campaign, while Manchester United are looking to respond after a difficult run of results.
With both clubs needing a positive result, Craven Cottage will be the center of attention when the Premier League action begins on Sunday.
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This article was updated on September 20, 2026, using the latest available official club, Premier League and media reports. Predicted lineups and forecasts are subject to change.