Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: result and AI prediction
Fulham – Manchester United, Premier League, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Craven Cottage
Fulham is #20 in the table (1 pts) and Manchester United #13 (4 pts). Fulham has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Fulham 1, draws 2, Manchester United 3. Their last meeting, on February 1, 2026, ended Manchester United 3-2 Fulham. Absent for Fulham: T. Cairney, K. Tete, R. Sessegnon. Absent for Manchester United: A. Diallo, T. Heaton, M. Ugarte +3.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Fulham arrive under pressure after a difficult league opening, but Craven Cottage gives them a clear route into the contest: aggressive wide play, a quick start and repeated deliveries from Robinson’s side. Manchester United have the stronger individual attackers, yet their selection picture remains unsettled after midweek and the reported absence of Sesko from the travelling squad. Tete’s enforced absence is particularly awkward against Mbeumo, while United’s missing midfield protection gives Fulham opportunities to attack the space around Fernandes. Expect a match with attacking moments at both ends rather than a controlled midfield battle.
Head-to-head analysis
Manchester United have generally had the better of this fixture, but recent meetings have been competitive rather than routine. Fulham held United at Craven Cottage in the latest corresponding league encounter, while the most recent meeting was an open, high-scoring United win.
Injuries and absences
Tete’s absence weakens Fulham’s defensive cover against United’s strongest wide runner, while Cairney’s absence reduces the home side’s calmness and passing range in midfield. For United, the confirmed loss of Ugarte and Amad reduces ball-winning depth and wide unpredictability; Sesko’s reported non-travel would further concentrate the attacking burden on Cunha, Mbeumo and Fernandes.
Form (last 5)
Fulham vs Manchester United stats
| Fulham | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 4 | 7 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 7 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2026-02-01Manchester United 3-2 Fulham
- 2025-08-24Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
- 2025-03-02Manchester United 1-1 Fulham
- 2025-01-26Fulham 0-1 Manchester United
- 2024-08-16Manchester United 1-0 Fulham
- 2024-02-24Manchester United 1-2 Fulham
Unavailable players
Fulham
T. Cairney, K. Tete, R. Sessegnon
Manchester United
A. Diallo, T. Heaton, M. Ugarte, M. de Ligt, C. Baleba, L. Shaw

Fulham
Manchester United