Newcastle United v Fulham, Premier League

The big picture

Newcastle United come in 12th on the ladder with 12 points; Fulham are 15th on 10. Newcastle United have the higher position to protect.

Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.

Fulham are 2–4–3 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.2 against.

Form

Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.

Fulham have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Aston Villa 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 76 times on our records since 1934: Newcastle United 29, Fulham 32, 15 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Fulham won 2–0 at Craven Cottage.

Biggest margin between these two: Newcastle United by 5 goals in 1960-61 (7–2).

Players to watch

For Newcastle United, watch Harvey Barnes (2 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Anthony Elanga (2 goals in 2026-27).

For Fulham, watch Josh King (2 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Alex Iwobi (1 goal in 2026-27).

Milestone watch

Josh King is set to play game 50.

At St. James' Park

Newcastle United have won 9 of their last 20 at St. James' Park.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Newcastle United have the edge.