Fulham are looking to achieve a league double over Burnley for the first time since the 1950-51 season, having won 3-2 in December.
Burnley’s Recent Record Against Fulham
Burnley have a strong recent record in away league games against Fulham, winning three of the last four. Notably, Burnley have won their last two visits to Fulham by the same scoreline: 2-0.
Fulham’s Form Against Promoted Sides
Fulham have a generally positive record against promoted sides in the Premier League. They have only lost one of their last 14 such games, a 1-0 defeat at Leeds in January, with eight wins and five draws in that sequence.
Fulham’s Recent Goalscoring Struggles
Fulham have failed to score in their last two Premier League games, losing 1-0 to West Ham and drawing 0-0 with Nottingham Forest. The last time they went three league games without a goal was in December 2023, a run that included a 2-0 home defeat to Burnley.
Burnley’s Overall Premier League Form
Burnley’s overall form has been poor, with just one win in their last 21 Premier League games. They have drawn seven and lost 13. However, four of their 10 points in this run have come away against London sides, with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace and a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.
Burnley’s Defensive Record on the Road
Burnley have struggled to keep clean sheets away from home in the Premier League. They have only one clean sheet in their last 41 away games, conceding in each of their last 25 since a 2-0 win at Fulham in December 2023.
Team Age Profile
Fulham have the oldest average starting XI age in the Premier League this season at 28 years and 236 days. Burnley’s average starting XI age is also relatively high, ranking fourth in the league at 27 years and 181 days. Despite being the fourth oldest this season, it’s the Clarets’ second youngest across a full Premier League campaign (24y 248d in 2023-24 the youngest).
Kyle Walker’s Record Against Fulham
Of all opponents he’s faced 10+ times in the Premier League, Burnley’s Kyle Walker has a higher win rate against Fulham than any other side (90% – 9/10). His first ever goal in the competition also came against the Cottagers, back in February 2011 with Aston Villa.
Harry Wilson’s Goalscoring Prowess
Harry Wilson is Fulham’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with nine goals. He could be just the second British player to reach double figures for the Cottagers in a single campaign, after Andrew Cole in 2004-05 (12). Harry Wilson has been involved in 15 Premier League goals for Fulham this season (9 goals, 6 assists). The last Welsh player with more in a single campaign was Aaron Ramsey in 2013-14 (18).
Match Preparations
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.