A single goal was enough for Fulham to beat Hull City. A week later, one was enough to beat Coventry City. Now Newcastle United come to Craven Cottage with a two-point lead over their hosts and two midfielders missing. For Fulham, the reward for another narrow win is clear. They would finish the afternoon above the side that began it two places ahead of them.
The Premier League fixture kicks off at 3 pm on Saturday 7 November 2026. Fulham enter it with seven points from three league games. Newcastle bring a less settled record, though their last league trip ended in a fine win at Crystal Palace. Both sides have good reason to believe they can win in west London. The question is which of them can make the other chase the game.
Fulham vs Newcastle quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League, 2026/27 season |
| Round | Matchweek 10 |
| Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
| Ground | Craven Cottage, London |
| Kick-off | 3 pm GMT, 8 pm in Pakistan |
| Home manager | Álvaro Arbeloa |
| Away manager | Matthias Jaissle |
| Referee | Rob Jones |
| Previous meeting | Fulham won 2–0 on 24 May 2026 |
What the Premier League table tells us
Newcastle have 11 points from nine games, with three wins, two draws and four defeats. Fulham have played the same number and lost just as often. The gap comes down to one result. Newcastle have turned one more game into a win, while Fulham have drawn three times. That small difference puts Newcastle 13th and Fulham 15th before kick-off.
Goal difference gives Fulham a slight edge, at minus two against Newcastle’s minus three. Neither side has much room to relax. A draw would take Newcastle to 12 points and Fulham to ten. An away win would open a five-point gap between them. For the home side, this is a chance to put three good weeks to work and climb past a direct rival.
How Fulham found their form
Fulham’s run began at home to Hull on 17 October. They won 1–0, then went to Coventry and kept another clean sheet. The trip to Aston Villa on 31 October brought a different test and a 1–1 draw. Across those three league matches, Fulham scored once in each and let in just one goal in total. Their defence gave every goal they scored real value.
A point at Villa also gave Fulham something their two wins could not test. They came away with a result on a day when their opponents scored. That matters against a Newcastle side with goals in different parts of the team. Fulham can play with patience if the first chance goes begging, although the longer the game stays level, the more one loose pass can cost.
The cup adds some perspective. Between the Coventry and Villa games, Crystal Palace came to Craven Cottage and won 1–0 in the League Cup. Fulham know both sides of that scoreline. If they spend much of Saturday on top, a second goal would give them something they have rarely enjoyed in recent weeks. They could afford one mistake without losing their lead.
Which Newcastle side will turn up away?
Newcastle’s away form gives Jaissle both an example to follow and a problem to solve. His side won at Tottenham and beat Palace 2–0 at Selhurst Park. They also lost 4–1 at Leeds and by the same margin at Coventry. A glance at their league position alone would tell you little about those four trips.
The Palace game matters most to this contest. It was Newcastle’s latest away league match and showed they could leave London with three points and a clean sheet. Since then, Everton have beaten them twice, first in the League Cup and then 1–0 at St James’ Park in the league. A return to London offers Newcastle the chance to recover the form they showed at Selhurst Park.
Team news and the midfield contest
Fulham captain Tom Cairney misses the game. His absence takes away one of Arbeloa’s options if the match is level late on. Newcastle know the danger he can bring from the bench. In May, he came on against them at this ground and scored from distance. Ryan Sessegnon, meanwhile, is available to Fulham again after serving a three-match ban.
Newcastle have two clear gaps in midfield. Joelinton is out through injury, while Jacob Ramsey serves a one-game ban after his red card against Everton. Lewis Miley and Matias Fernández-Pardo were working towards full fitness in the build-up. With Joelinton and Ramsey out, Jaissle must decide how much ground to ask his other midfielders to cover when Fulham have the ball.
Where Fulham can create a chance
Watch what happens when Josh King receives the ball between Newcastle’s midfield and defence. If a centre-back steps towards him, Gonzalo García could have space to run into behind. If the defender stays back, King may have time to turn. King comes into the match with two league goals. Even a short pass from him in that area could do more damage than a long spell of possession near halfway.
Where Newcastle can hurt Fulham
Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock each enter the weekend with two league goals. That spread matters if Fulham’s full-backs push forward. A quick pass into a wide area could give Newcastle a way out of defence and force the hosts to run towards their own goal. The first pass after winning the ball may matter as much as the finish.
For Newcastle, the choice facing Willock is an interesting one. A run beyond the striker gives a winger another target in the box. Holding his position gives the visitors an extra man to challenge for the ball if a cross comes straight back out.
What recent head-to-head results reveal
Fulham have won three of the past five competitive meetings. Newcastle won the other two, both by a 2–1 scoreline at St James’ Park. The first came in the Premier League on 25 October 2025. The second, on 17 December, put Newcastle through a League Cup quarter-final. Those were separate wins in separate competitions, a detail worth keeping in mind when comparing the clubs’ records.
At Craven Cottage, Fulham won 3–1 in September 2024 and 2–0 on the final day of the 2025/26 season. They also won 2–1 at Newcastle in February 2025. Home advantage has counted in four of those five games. Fulham were the only visiting team to win during that spell.
How Fulham won the last meeting
The opening goal in May came from the second ball at a free-kick. Kevin struck the crossbar and Issa Diop reacted quickly enough to head in the rebound. Newcastle had dealt with the first shot only to find the ball dropping in front of their goal. Cairney later settled the match with a strike from well outside the area.
That first goal gives both sides a detail to take into Saturday. When a free-kick comes back off the woodwork, the defender facing the ball and the attacker moving towards goal have very different jobs. Diop needed only a moment to get there first. Fulham can draw as much from that small piece of movement as from the final score.
Fulham vs Newcastle prediction and odds
Fulham are narrow favourites in the pre-match market. On Saturday morning, a home win was available at 21/20, with the draw at 14/5 and Newcastle at 27/10. The shortest price for an exact score was 7/1 for a 1–1 draw. Those prices capture the balance quite well. Fulham have the stronger recent run, but their last three league games produced only three Fulham goals.
My prediction is a 1–0 Fulham win. The hosts have already held two opponents scoreless during their recent run. Newcastle failed to score against Villa and Everton, and their midfield absences give Fulham a route into the game. The case for an away win rests on Newcastle repeating their display at Palace, where they found a second goal and shut the door.
Is Fulham vs Newcastle on TV?
Saturday’s 3 pm broadcast blackout means supporters in the UK cannot watch the game live on domestic television. Newcastle offer BBC Radio Newcastle commentary through their website and official app for supporters who sign in. Their match centre also carries text updates. For viewers in Pakistan, myco carries the fixture, with kick-off at 8 pm Pakistan time.
Newcastle plan to make highlights available two hours after the match. Extended highlights follow from midnight UK time, with a full replay due the next day. For anyone who wants to see how a goal developed, the longer edit offers a better chance to catch the pass or run before the final touch.
Tickets and visiting Craven Cottage
Fulham’s home allocation sold out and the club opened its Ticket Exchange for returned seats. Newcastle received 2,696 away tickets, and their application window closed before matchday. Visitors with tickets use the Putney End entrance on Stevenage Road. Turnstiles and the away collection windows open at 1.30 pm, giving supporters 90 minutes to collect a ticket and reach their seat.
On the pitch, the opening goal carries particular weight. Fulham’s last two league wins came by the smallest possible margin. Newcastle’s last league win came on a London ground where they kept their opponents out and scored twice. If the match is still level late on, watch which manager sends an extra player forward first. With only two points between the teams, that decision could change their order in the table.
Fulham vs Newcastle FAQs
1. What time does Fulham vs Newcastle kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 3 pm UK time (8 pm in Pakistan) on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Craven Cottage, Fulham’s home ground in west London.
2. Is Fulham vs Newcastle on TV in the UK or Pakistan?
The Saturday 3 pm blackout means there is no live UK television broadcast. Fans in Pakistan can watch on myco. UK supporters can follow BBC Radio Newcastle commentary through Newcastle United’s website or official app.
3. Are tickets available for Fulham vs Newcastle?
Fulham’s home allocation sold out. Supporters can check the club’s official Ticket Exchange for returned seats. Newcastle received 2,696 away tickets, and the application window closed before matchday.
4. Who won the last match between Fulham and Newcastle?
Fulham won 2–0 at Craven Cottage on 24 May 2026. Issa Diop headed in the opening goal after Kevin’s free-kick hit the crossbar. Tom Cairney scored the second from distance.
5. Who are the favourites to win Fulham vs Newcastle?
Fulham were the pre-match favourites at 21/20 on Saturday morning. The article’s prediction is a 1–0 Fulham win. The hosts took seven points from their previous three league games and conceded just once.
