Here is the Fulham vs Chelsea prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
The match will be staged at Craven Cottage on Wednesday January, 4, 2026.
Kickoff is at 10:30pm EAT.

It’s an all London affair on Wednesday as Fulham prepare to host Chelsea at Craven Cottage in the English Premier League.

These sides come into the game on the back of a completely different run of performances, with the hosts boasting a four-game unbeaten run ahead of this clash.

Harrison Reed scored a goal of the season contender deep in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday, while Chelsea lost 1-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad.

The result lifted Fulham into 11th place with 28 points, while the Blues remained in fifth place with 31 points after a dismal run of four EPL games without a win.

The defeat at Manchester City was Chelsea’s first without Enzo Maresca, who resigned from his role as the club’s manager last week.

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Fulham, unbeaten in their last five EPL games, will be confident they can maintain that run against a wounded Chelsea side, who may still be without a manager on Wednesday.

Chelsea completed the league double over Fulham last season with a 4-1 aggregate scoreline and need to repeat their success, if they are to maintain any hope of a top four finish this season.

Here we have a look at all key details of the match and offer our most likely predicted outcome.

What time does Fulham vs Chelsea start?

The game will kick off at 10:30PM E.A.T

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Fulham vs Chelsea team news

The hosts are affected by players being absent due to the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations with Samuel Chukuweze, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi all out with their respective sides.

With that, Timothy Castagne and Sasa Lukic will retain their starting roles in midfield, as well as Tom Cairney.

Raul Jimenez will continue to lead the attacking line, supported by Harry Wilson, with the pair combining for eight goal contributions so far.

As for the visitors, Estevao Willian was taken off at halftime against Manchester City in his first start in a while, and is expected to start on the bench here.

Joao Pedro will be dropped to the bench, with Liam Delap expected to start after a great showing off the bench in the City defeat.

Cole Palmer will start against his former employers, flanked by Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garancho.

Moises Caicedo returns from suspension and is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

Fulham vs Chelsea head-to-head and current form

The Blues will find some consolation in the fact that they have won four of the last five matches against Fulham, conceding just two goals.

Their poor run of one win in their last seven games is a huge concern but their historic prowess over their London rivals gives them an edge.

Current form:

Fulham – DDWWL

Chelsea – DDLDW

Fulham vs Chelsea previous games

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham (August 30, 2025)
Fulham 1-2 Chelsea (April 20, 2025)
Chelsea 1-2 Fulham (December 26, 2024)
Chelsea 1-0 Fulham (January 13, 2024)
Fulham 0-2 Chelsea (October 2, 2023)