Fulham vs Hull City Preview: Can Craven Cottage Finally See a Fulham Win?

Fulham are bottom of the Premier League, still looking for their first win, and their next two games are against fellow promoted sides. Fulham vs Hull City is a Gameweek 7 fixture in the Premier League, and it is the first of those two matches. Hull, in contrast, arrive in eighth place after a dramatic promotion, so the pressure is firmly on the hosts. Below you'll find the match details, team news, history and our prediction, plus the Fulham vs Hull City match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Fulham vs Hull City: Match Details

• Competition: Premier League 2026/27, Gameweek 7
• Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
• Kick-off: 15:00 UK time, which is 14:00 UTC and 16:00 CEST. One Spanish listing shows an earlier time, so confirm on premierleague.com.
• Venue: Craven Cottage, London
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The Table: A Gulf Between the Sides

Before this round, Fulham were 20th with two points and a goal difference of minus four, while Hull City were eighth with nine points and plus two. That seven-point gap makes this a surprising fixture to find at the foot of the Premier League table, but it shows how tightly packed the division is: Fulham are only two points from safety.

Fulham: Under Pressure and Short of Luck

Fulham's start has been painful. They have picked up two points from their opening six Premier League games, with two draws and four defeats, and they have dropped points in their last two matches after conceding late goals. Only Bournemouth have dropped more points from winning positions than Fulham, who have thrown away eight.

Alvaro Arbeloa, the head coach, is feeling the heat. Recent reports have suggested his future could be in doubt if Fulham do not win their next two matches, against Hull and then Coventry City. Fulham are also in danger of equalling their worst-ever start to a top-flight season, when they failed to win their first seven games in 1951-52.

Home form is a concern too: no wins in three home games this term, with one draw and two defeats, and seven goals conceded. Josh King is the player to watch in attack.

Hull City: Promoted in Style and Playing With Confidence

Hull gained promotion in one of the most dramatic ways possible last season, and head coach Sergej Jakirovic has kept the momentum going. One form guide lists their last five league results as a draw followed by four wins across all competitions, and they sit eighth with nine points.

There is one defensive concern: Hull have conceded six goals in six games. They also face an injury problem, with Matt Targett sidelined with an ankle injury and no return date known.

Head-to-Head: Fulham Have the Edge

Fulham have won each of their last four meetings with Hull across all competitions without conceding a goal.

• 7 January 2023: Hull City 0-2 Fulham
• 12 February 2022: Hull City 0-1 Fulham
• 21 August 2021: Fulham 2-0 Hull City
• 11 January 2020: Hull City 0-1 Fulham
• 2 November 2019: Fulham 0-3 Hull City

Those results give Fulham a psychological boost, but they came in the Championship and all four predate Hull's current promotion-winning squad.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Fulham's finishing and concentration. Eight points lost from winning positions shows where Fulham's problems lie, so keeping a lead is as important as scoring one.

2. King against Hull's defence. Hull have conceded six in six, so Fulham's attacker will see chances.

3. Hull's momentum. Four wins from five across all competitions suggests a team full of confidence.

4. The pressure at Craven Cottage. With no home win yet, the crowd's mood could swing quickly if Hull score first.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Matt Targett is out for Hull, and no confirmed absentees were listed for Fulham. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Fulham vs Hull City

Hull's form and Fulham's difficulties at home point towards a visitors' win. One preview predicts a 2-1 Hull victory, and a goals-based model gives Hull a 46% chance against 27% for Fulham and 27% for a draw. Our pick is a narrow Hull win, though Fulham's record against them means a home win would not be a shock. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Fulham vs Hull City: FAQs

What time is Fulham vs Hull City?
Kick-off is 15:00 UK time on Saturday 17 October 2026, which is 14:00 UTC and 16:00 CEST.

Where is Fulham vs Hull City being played?
At Craven Cottage in London.

Which competition is this match part of?
The Premier League, Gameweek 7 of the 2026/27 season.

Where do the teams sit in the table?
Fulham are 20th with two points, and Hull City are eighth with nine points, before this round.

Who are the head coaches?
Alvaro Arbeloa for Fulham and Sergej Jakirovic for Hull City.

Who is injured?
Hull City's Matt Targett is out with an ankle injury.

Where can I follow Fulham vs Hull City online?
On the score808 Fulham vs Hull City match page.