Fulham vs Bournemouth: Premier League Clash Preview

Fulham host Bournemouth at Craven Cottage, London, with kick-off on 2026-05-09 at 14:00 UTC. The clash comes late in the Premier League regular season, with Fulham sitting 11th on 48 points (goal difference -5) and Bournemouth 6th on 52 points (goal difference 3), currently in position for Europa League league phase qualification.

Fulham Availability

Fulham face several selection concerns.

• A. Iwobi (Injury) is sidelined.
• Kevin (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
• R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• S. Berge (Illness) is doubtful.

All three sidelined players reduce Marco Silva’s midfield and attacking rotation options, with Kevin also listed as an attacker in the squad. However, key creator H. Wilson, who has 10 goals and 6 assists in league play, is fully available and remains central to Fulham’s attacking plans.

Bournemouth Availability

Bournemouth’s issues are mainly fitness doubts rather than confirmed absences.

• L. Cook (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
• J. Kluivert (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
• J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

There are no suspensions reported for either side.

Impact Summary

Fulham lose depth but retain their primary attacking contributor in H. Wilson. Bournemouth’s top scorer E. Kroupi, with 12 league goals, is available, preserving their main goal threat. Overall, Bournemouth arrive closer to full attacking strength, while Fulham’s bench options, particularly in wide and attacking roles, are notably thinned.