Fulham vs Bournemouth Match Preview: Key Player Availability
Fulham host Bournemouth at Craven Cottage, London, with kick-off on 2026-05-09 at 14:00 UTC. In the Premier League standings, Fulham sit 11th on 48 points (goal difference -5), while Bournemouth are 6th with 52 points (goal difference 3) and pushing for Europa League qualification.
Fulham Availability
Fulham face several absences.
- A. Iwobi (Injury) is sidelined.
- Kevin (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Berge (Illness) is doubtful.
None of these players appear among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so Fulham’s main creative outlet H. Wilson (10 goals, 6 assists) is available, a major boost for their attacking balance from midfield.
Bournemouth Availability
Bournemouth’s issues are mainly fitness doubts rather than confirmed absences.
- L. Cook (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Kluivert (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
Key attacking contributors E. Kroupi (12 goals) and A. Semenyo (10 goals, 3 assists) are not listed among the absentees and therefore are available, preserving Bournemouth’s primary goal threat.
Impact Summary
Fulham lose depth and flexibility in midfield and attack but retain their chief creator H. Wilson. Bournemouth, if their doubtful trio do not recover, risk reduced midfield control and rotation options, though their core attacking output from E. Kroupi and A. Semenyo remains intact.
