Observe dwell protection as Fulham face Southampton immediately within the Premier League. One other top-flight season might be lined in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool might be chasing Pep Guardiola’s aspect, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every could have hope they’ll make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the newest dwell motion from the Premier League beneath:
Fulham FC 0 – 0 Southampton FC
Fulham vs Southampton
16:03
Just like the climate immediately, a slightly boring contest sees Fulham failing to attain for the primary time in 16 Premier League this season. In the meantime, Southampton, of their remaining recreation earlier than new supervisor Juric takes over, earn solely their second level on the highway all season. Fulham created likelihood after likelihood however lacked the specified conviction within the remaining third. They had been unfortunate with fairly a couple of makes an attempt nearly lacking the goal, and so they additionally compelled some saves out of Ramsdale, who was spectacular in his first recreation since recovering from a finger harm. Wilson’s try from proper in entrance of objective off Traore’s cross within the second half, which was saved by Ramsdale, was maybe the very best likelihood of the match. Fulham had 16 photographs (5 on track) all through the sport, whereas the Saints, who had been spectacular defensively, managed solely 5 photographs on objective. The Cottagers ended the sport with an xG of 1.04 to Southampton’s 0.26.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:57
FULL-TIME: FULHAM 0-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Fulham vs Southampton
15:57
Walker-Peters needs a penalty after a problem from Castagne, however solely wins a nook. There wasn’t a lot in that for a penalty. Fulham clear the hazard simply earlier than Ugochukwu might get his head to the corner-kick and the hosts survive once more.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:55
Southampton win a late nook! Robinson leaps excessive to dam the primary corner-kick, however the Saints win one other down the left. The second is a lot better and delivered into the hazard space, however Leno does properly to learn the supply and collects the ball with ease earlier than sending Fulham forward on the counter.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:53
Lukic is in some discomfort for what looks like to be a shoulder harm and play is halted for a bit. In the meantime, Juric wears a barely annoyed look from the stands.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:52
Fulham waste one other nook as Walker-Peters clears it away and sends it lengthy into the Southampton field.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:50
Substitution Adam James Armstrong Ebere Paul Onuachu
Fulham vs Southampton
15:50
Fulham win a nook down the suitable! Traore delivers one other crazy cross into the field, which really got here off Walker-Peters on the sting of the field earlier than Ramsdale jumps excessive and comfortably collects the ball.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:48
Traore comes shut! Firstly, he did very properly to make use of his tempo and energy to enterprise into the field. He then hits a low shot which nearly misses the far put up from the left fringe of the world. Ramsdale was at full stretch there however could not have carried out a lot if that ball was on track.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:47
Substitution Harry Wilson Carlos Vinícius Alves Morais
Fulham vs Southampton
15:45
Fernandes delivers a dangerous-looking ball into the field from the suitable that might have fallen to anybody, however Bassey did properly to get to it first and clear it away.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:45
Yellow Card Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Fulham vs Southampton
15:43
Robinson has created 20 probabilities from open play within the Premier League this season – the joint-most by any defender (degree with Tyrick Mitchell). In the meantime, play is halted for one more head harm to Fernandes, however fortunately he’s okay. This got here simply after Ramsdale was compelled into one other diving save off a low effort from Iwobi from distance.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:40
Jimenez is booked for a sort out from behind on Ugochukwu. That was a poor problem as he was not even near the ball when he made contact with Ugochukwu.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:40
Substitution Yukinari Sugawara James Patrick Bree
Fulham vs Southampton
15:40
Silva is annoyed on the Fulham bench and he’s ranting away at one in every of his assistants. Fulham have had 13 photographs on objective tonight, three of these being on track, and have additionally had 58% possession to date on this recreation.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:35
There’s one other stoppage in play as Castagne will get remedy for a head harm.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:35
Substitution Thomas Cairney Becket Fabrice-Martial Godo
Fulham vs Southampton
15:35
Substitution Sander Gard Bolin Berge Saša Lukić
Fulham vs Southampton
15:32
Southampton enchantment for a nook after Berge and Ugochukwu collide on the left contained in the field earlier than the ball goes out. Berge is down and is in a number of ache because the medics rush out to check out his harm. This doesn’t look good for the Fulham participant.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:29
SAVE! Off a second nook, Traore delivers a superb cross from the suitable flank into the hazard space. It falls to Wilson, whose first-time shot from a few yards out is blocked by Ramsdale, who exhibits nice reflexes to stretch excessive.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:27
Jimenez does properly to make use of his tempo and energy to get to the sting of the field, earlier than his try is blocked and goes behind for a Fulham nook.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:25
Traore’s tempo already troubles the Saints! Traore will get ahead to the suitable byline after which delivers a excessive cross in direction of Iwobi to move in direction of objective, however Iwobi’s effort from close-range will not be very highly effective and is collected simply by Ramsdale.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:22
Fulham make their first change of the sport as Jimenez comes on for Muniz.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:22
Nook for Southampton! Sugawara will get to the sting of the field from the suitable flank however his tried cross is blocked behind for a nook. Fulham make an important block from the ensuing nook as Sugawara’s try was heading in direction of objective if not for that good piece of defending.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:22
Substitution Joshua David Steven King Adama Traoré Diarra
Fulham vs Southampton
15:20
One other Robinson cross from the left finds its manner in direction of the centre of the field, however Bednarek is there but once more to shortly snuff out of the hazard and clear the menace. Bednarek has been excellent immediately and has made an enormous contribution in Southampton nonetheless being on degree phrases on this recreation.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:18
Southampton register their first shot on track. They launch a counter-attack and ship Armstrong via. He takes a swipe at it with a low effort that’s properly hit, nevertheless it goes straight to Leno, who didn’t need to work onerous to make that save.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:17
Substitution Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Fulham vs Southampton
15:15
Ramsdale compelled to make one other save! Robinson delivers a crazy ball from the left and Ramsdale does properly to get his fingertips to the cross heading in direction of the highest nook. The Southampton defence and alert to it and clear their traces shortly earlier than a Fulham participant might get to the ball.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:12
Southampton have began this half wanting first rate in defence as soon as once more, including to Fulham’s frustrations. Nonetheless, every time they appear to interrupt on the counter, Fulham are very fast to win the ball and construct from the again.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:11
Castagne cuts it again for Muniz, who was ready within the six-yard space, however Bednarek does properly to make a sliding sort out and block Muniz’s shot. The defender felt some discomfort after that sort out as he collided with Muniz, however fortunately for the Saints he’s up and working once more.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:08
One other Robinson cross from the left directed in direction of the far put up falls in no man’s land. Nonetheless, Muniz does properly to maintain it in play, however Southampton push Fulham again.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:08
Yellow Card Yukinari Sugawara
Fulham vs Southampton
15:06
We’re again underway at Craven Cottage as Fulham get issues going within the second half. There’s simply the solitary half-time substitution from Southampton! In the meantime, Fulham supervisor Silva is seen in deep dialogue together with his workers.
Fulham vs Southampton
15:05
Substitution Tyler-Jay Robert Dibling Cameron Desmond Archer
Fulham vs Southampton
15:00
Fulham led the anticipated targets (xG) stats within the first half, with 0.26 to Southampton’s 0.11. The hosts additionally had as many as eight photographs on objective (just one on track), to only the one shot tried from the Saints. After Fulham dominated possession within the first 15-20 minutes, Southampton did higher because the half progressed.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:54
That was not a primary half for both group to be fairly thrilled about, however Southampton will definitely be the happier aspect going into half-time with the rating nonetheless on degree phrases. Fulham had been undoubtedly the higher aspect when attacking, creating a great variety of probabilities, together with forcing Ramsdale into a few saves very early within the contest. Nonetheless, Silva’s aspect lacked conviction within the remaining third. Iwobi, who has been in good type for Fulham this season, had a few photographs from distance simply lacking the goal. So did Wilson. Nonetheless, the Cottagers had been unable to essentially contain Muniz as Southampton did properly to maintain him quiet.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:49
HALF-TIME: FULHAM 0-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Fulham vs Southampton
14:48
Two minutes of stoppage time will conclude the primary half. Armstrong makes an attempt to go clear on objective down the left, however he’s comfortably offside. Muniz is sort of via on the different finish, however Bednarek does properly to make the sort out and clear the ball away.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:47
The rain is actually pelting down now at Craven Cottage. Bassey makes gentle work of Dibling down the Southampton proper flank and wins the ball again simply for Fulham. The Cottagers can be annoyed to see the rating nonetheless at 0-0 with solely a minute and stoppage time to go.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:44
We’re shortly approaching half-time now and Southampton can be the happier aspect to nonetheless be degree on this recreation regardless of the attacking menace displayed by Fulham to date.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:43
Iwobi has been concerned in eight targets for Fulham within the Premier League this season (5 targets, 3 assists). It’s already his joint-best scoring season within the competitors. He has had a few sighters already immediately.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:40
Extra attacking menace from Fulham, however once more the Saints do properly to clear the hazard. Quickly after, Iwobi wins the ball on the sting of the world and swipes at one other one from there. The result’s comparable because the earlier shot he took because the ball misses the goal, with ease on this event.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:36
Yellow Card Flynn Downes
Fulham vs Southampton
14:36
Significantly better from Iwobi as his curling effort is simply huge of the goal. He receives a go from Robinson on the left fringe of the field and delivers a shot in direction of the top-right nook, just for it to evade a diving Ramsdale and the goal. One other effort that was fairly shut although!
Fulham vs Southampton
14:34
Fulham have had six photographs on the Southampton objective to date, whereas the guests have managed simply the solitary try on the Fulham objective. Nonetheless, each groups have made 15 remaining third entries. Fulham have created many extra probabilities, however Southampton don’t look fairly rattled in the mean time.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:31
One other Wilson shot will not be very removed from the goal as his long-range effort this time misses the bar by inches. He’s all around the Southampton defence in the mean time and the Saints have to do higher to maintain him at bay.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:29
Superb management from Wilson, however his shot simply misses the goal. One other Robinson cross is cleared nevertheless it falls to Wilson on the sting of the world, however Wilson’s first-time volley is simply over the bar. Pretty play from the Welshman.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:27
Robinson is evident down the left flank however he fails to select any of his Fulham teammates within the six-yard space. Robinson hasn’t been at this finest down the left to date, having already wasted a few crosses with a number of white shirts ready for a supply from him contained in the field.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:24
Southampton’s transfer down the suitable flank is wasted as Fernandes is unable to succeed in a poor via ball and the ball goes out for a Fulham objective kick. Southampton win the ball again shortly however as soon as once more give away possession cheaply.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:22
New Southampton supervisor Juric is watching keenly from the stands. His aspect have made extra remaining third entries (10) than Fulham’s seven to date, however have critically lacked any form of menace within the remaining third aside from that nook they gained a couple of minutes in the past.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:19
No group have scored the primary objective in additional completely different Premier League video games this season than Fulham (12), whereas no group has conceded the opening objective extra usually than Southampton (12). The Cottagers are wanting like favourites once more to open the scoring, given how this recreation has gone to date.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:18
Wilson delivers one other cross into the field from the suitable, however this one is way weaker. Nonetheless, Fulham win the ball again shortly and make a transfer down the left this time, as a curling supply from the left flank evades Muniz, who was making a fast run contained in the field.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:17
Regardless of the consequence on this recreation, Southampton might be backside of the top-flight desk at Christmas for the primary time of their historical past. In the meantime, Fulham are in full management of proceedings in the mean time.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:14
Fulham break down the suitable flank as Muniz collects a ball from Wilson within the field, however his reduce in direction of the center of the field will not be ok and Southampton make a scrambling clearance. An excellent begin this from the Cottagers.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:11
Ramsdale is compelled into motion once more as he punches away a harmful ball delivered from the left flank at his close to put up. Good work from Fulham and Ramsdale’s injured finger is being examined fairly a bit already.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:09
Southampton do properly on the break and earn their first nook as Armstrong’s shot from the centre of the field is blocked by one of many Fulham defenders. The ensuing nook, delivered within the hazard space, was higher than the one Fulham took a few minutes in the past, however the hosts do properly to clear the hazard.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:06
Nook for Fulham! That was shut! Ramsdale is required to make an early save as Iwobi delivers a roller from the left fringe of the world, forcing the keeper to dive to his left and get his fingertips to the ball to make the save. Nothing comes from the ensuing nook although as Southampton clear fairly simply.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:04
Fulham are heavy favourites to win this match with Opta’s Dwell Win Chance mannequin displaying a 56.3% likelihood of a win for the hosts and solely 21.5% for Southampton. The Saints, of their pink and white equipment immediately, have been in higher management of the ball within the opening couple of minutes and are even urgent fairly excessive.
Fulham vs Southampton
14:01
KICK-OFF! We’re underway on this conflict at Craven Cottage as guests Southampton get the ball rolling. The final contest between these two sides was a Premier League fixture in Could 2023, with Fulham profitable 2-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Cottagers are aiming to win three successive league video games in opposition to Southampton for the primary time.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:56
The groups are making their manner out to the pitch, the managers and gamers are prepared, and so are the followers who’ve turned up in big numbers! Fulham did the Premier League double over Southampton in 2022-23, which was the final time these two sides confronted one another, having gained simply one in every of their earlier 9 fixtures in opposition to the Saints (D4 L4).
Fulham vs Southampton
13:56
Interim Southampton boss Simon Rusk has made 4 modifications to his aspect that misplaced 1-2 to Liverpool within the Carabao Cup in midweek. Ramsdale returns in objective after recovering from a finger harm. Walker-Peters, Sugawara and Armstrong additionally come again into the beginning XI, changing Manning, Downes, and Archer.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:51
Silva has made 5 modifications to his Fulham aspect that began within the 2-2 draw with Liverpool final weekend. Skipper Cairney is again from suspension and Lukic drops to the bench. Bassey and Castagne return within the again 4, changing Cuenca and Tete. In assault, King and Muniz are again instead of Pereira (suspension) and Jimenez.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:51
SOUTHAMPTON SUBS: Alex McCarthy, Ryan Manning, Adam Lallana, James Bree, Cameron Archer, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ryan Fraser, Lesley Ugochukwu, Paul Onuachu.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:51
SOUTHAMPTON (3-4-2-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Nathan Wooden, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis; Kyle Walker-Peters, Flynn Downes, Joe Aribo, Yukinari Sugawara; Mateus Fernandes, Tyler Dibling; Adam Armstrong.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:46
FULHAM SUBS: Joachim Andersen, Raul Jimenez, Adama Traore, Carlos Vinicius; Jorge Cuenca, Sasa Lukic, Steven Benda, Ryan Sessegnon, Martial Godo.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:46
FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Issa Diop, Timothy Castagne; Tom Cairney, Sander Berge; Harry Wilson, Josh King, Alex Iwobi; Rodrigo Muniz.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:40
Southampton confirmed the appointment of Croatian supervisor Ivan Juric as Russell Martin’s successor on the eve of this recreation. Whereas Juric is not going to be within the dugout for this recreation, his gamers might be motivated to impress the brand new supervisor who might be watching keenly. The Saints, presently 9 factors from security on the backside of the Premier League desk, had been overwhelmed by Liverpool in midweek within the Carabao Cup and have misplaced six of their final seven video games. Nonetheless, a much-improved displaying of their first recreation since Martin’s sacking, below interim boss Simon Rusk, meant they put up a great struggle in a 1-2 defeat in opposition to the extremely in-form Liverpool. They might want to put in the same efficiency and extra at Craven Cottage this afternoon because the Saints have the bottom factors tally on the highway to date this season (one level) and haven’t gained an away league recreation since February 2023. Full-back Kyle Walker-Peters must be match regardless of struggling a knock earlier than the Liverpool recreation, whereas James Bree, who was withdrawn throughout that recreation, is a doubt.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:35
Marco Silva’s Fulham aspect goes into this recreation having gained solely one in every of their final 5 Premier League video games. Nonetheless, what’s hidden in that stat is that they’ve snatched factors off Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and leaders Liverpool throughout these 5 video games. The eventful 2-2 draw in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield was Fulham’s newest recreation, throughout which they twice surrendered a one-goal benefit in opposition to a Liverpool aspect all the way down to 10 males early within the contest. Fulham enter this recreation in tenth spot, however might finish the gameweek as excessive as sixth; such is the aggressive nature of the league desk in the mean time. Whereas the Cottagers have saved simply the solitary clear sheet in 10 video games, no different group presently within the Premier League has scored in additional consecutive video games than Fulham’s 15. Kenny Tete, who suffered an harm within the Liverpool recreation, has joined Harrison Reed and Reiss Nelson on the sidelines. Whereas Tom Cairney and Calvin Bassey return after serving suspensions, Andreas Pereira will miss this recreation after selecting up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Fulham vs Southampton
13:35
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Fulham vs Southampton
12:00
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