EFL Cup · Wed 28 Oct 2026 · Craven Cottage
It's a derby
London derby
Crystal Palace 7 · 5 draws · Fulham 2 in 14 meetings since 2018
Key storylines
- Crystal Palace have won 4 of the last 6 meetings
- Both sides missing players: 1 for Fulham, 3 for Crystal Palace
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Cup
- Matchday
- 1
- Date
- Wed 28 Oct 2026
- Kick-off
- 19:45 (UK time)
- Venue
- Craven Cottage
- Season
- 2026-27
Recent form
Fulham
Crystal Palace
Head to head
1Fulham wins1Draws4Crystal Palace wins
The numbers per game
| Fulham | Measure | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 |
| 1.49 | xG against | 2.13 |
| Gonzalo 3.5 | Top xG | Strand Larsen 1.4 |
| Gonzalo | Penalty taker | Mateta |
Team news
Fulham
- SessegnonSuspendedSuspended until 7 Nov
- LarssonDoubtful (25%)Groin injury - 25% chance of playing
Crystal Palace
- ChilwellInjuredUnspecified injury - Unknown return date
- Chadi RiadInjuredKnee injury - Unknown return date
- TomiyasuInjuredCalf injury - Expected back 25 Oct
- UcheUnavailablehas returned to Getafe CF
- HendersonDoubtful (50%)Foot injury - 50% chance of playing
