Team News
Fulham vrs Aston Villa
Premier League Match Day 34 25_26 at Craven Cottage
Saturday 25th April 2026, KO: 12:30
Referee:
Michael Oliver (Northumberland)
Live on TNT
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Fulham face a rash of injuries which will not help the club's performance in the run-in. Alex Iwobi and Kenny Tete are both sidelined, though club-record signing Kevin is back on the grass and closing in on a return to action.
Silva may consider shaking up his midfield, with Sander Berge and Harrison Reed both pushing to start ahead of Sasa Lukic and Tom Cairney, while January signing Oscar Bobb and Samuel Chukwueze are both contenders to start on the left flank.
Rodrigo Muniz has started the last three games up front, but he has not scored a goal since August, so Raul Jimenez could be recalled to lead the line.
Emile Smith Rowe, meanwhile, may get the nod ahead of Josh King to continue in the number 10 role, as Harry Wilson continues on the right wing.
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez
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As for Aston Villa, Boubacar Kamara remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, and January signing Alysson is still dealing with a fitness issue, so he is not expected to feature this weekend.
Should Morgan Rogers move into an advanced central position, that would open the door for either Jadon Sancho or Emiliano Buendia to start on the left flank, while Lucas Digne will be pushing to replace Ian Maatsen at left-back.
In-form Ollie Watkins is expected to lead the line once again; the England international has scored six goals in his last five appearances and has also found the net six times in nine games against Fulham, only scoring more against Brighton (nine) and Arsenal (seven) in his club career.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins
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Source Oliver Thomas at SportsMole/BBCSports