Fulham vs Manchester United lineups are confirmed for the Premier League match at Craven Cottage. Calvin Bassey captains Fulham, Bruno Fernandes leads Manchester United, and kick-off is at 6:30 PM EAT on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Luke Shaw returns to United’s starting side and Matheus Cunha starts in attack, while Benjamin Šeško is not in the matchday squad. Ryan Sessegnon is on Fulham’s bench, with Carlos Baleba available among United’s substitutes. For the build-up and head-to-head record, read our Fulham vs Manchester United match preview.
Fulham vs Manchester United match details
| Match | Fulham vs Manchester United |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 — Matchweek 5 |
| Date | Sunday, 20 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 6:30 PM EAT |
| Venue | Craven Cottage, London |
| Captains | Calvin Bassey (Fulham); Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) |
Fulham starting XI vs Manchester United
Calvin Bassey wears the armband for Fulham. Bernd Leno starts in goal, with Oscar Bobb, Alex Iwobi and Gonzalo García among the attacking starters.
| No. | Player |
| 1 | Bernd Leno (GK) |
| 22 | David Affengruber |
| 3 | Calvin Bassey (C) |
| 16 | Sander Berge |
| 14 | Oscar Bobb |
| 21 | Timothy Castagne |
| 19 | Shea Charles |
| 7 | Gonzalo García |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 24 | Joshua King |
| 33 | Antonee Robinson |
Fulham substitutes
Joachim Andersen, Kevin, Hugo Larsson, Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Manuel Ángel, César Palacios, Rodrigo Muniz, Ryan Sessegnon and Emile Smith Rowe.
Manchester United starting XI vs Fulham
Bruno Fernandes captains Manchester United, with Senne Lammens in goal. Luke Shaw starts at left-back, and Matheus Cunha joins Marcus Rashford and Bryan Mbeumo in the side.
| No. | Player |
| 1 | Senne Lammens (GK) |
| 10 | Matheus Cunha |
| 2 | Diogo Dalot |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandes (C) |
| 5 | Harry Maguire |
| 37 | Kobbie Mainoo |
| 6 | Lisandro Martínez |
| 19 | Bryan Mbeumo |
| 9 | Marcus Rashford |
| 23 | Luke Shaw |
| 18 | Youri Tielemans |
Manchester United substitutes
Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba, Karl Darlow (GK), Patrick Dorgu, Shea Lacey, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
Confirmed team news and matchday updates
The confirmed selections settle two pre-match questions: Shaw is fit enough to start for United, and Sessegnon is available from the Fulham bench. Cunha starts instead of the previously projected Šeško; United can turn to Baleba, Mount or Zirkzee during the match.
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Fulham vs Manchester United lineups FAQs
Who captains Fulham against Manchester United?
Calvin Bassey captains Fulham.
Who is Manchester United captain against Fulham?
Bruno Fernandes wears the armband for Manchester United.
Does Luke Shaw start against Fulham?
Yes. Luke Shaw is in Manchester United’s confirmed starting XI.
Is Benjamin Šeško in Manchester United’s squad?
No. He is not listed among the starters or substitutes in the confirmed matchday squad.
What time is Fulham vs Manchester United in Kenya?
The Premier League match kicks off at 6:30 PM East Africa Time on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
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Conclusion
Fulham vs Manchester United lineups confirm Bassey and Fernandes as captains, with Shaw back in United’s XI and Sessegnon on Fulham’s bench. Cunha starts for the visitors, and both teams have named nine substitutes. Read our match preview for more on the build-up, and follow the action on SP Score.
