Wolves vs Fulham Match Preview: Key Absences and Impact
Wolves host Fulham at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Wolves sit 20th on 18 points with a goal difference of -41, while Fulham are 11th on 48 points with a goal difference of -6.
Wolves Availability
Wolves face significant selection issues, particularly in goal.
- L. Chiwome (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Gonzalez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Johnstone (Knock) is sidelined.
- J. Sa (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
All four absences are confirmed as “Missing Fixture”, so Gary O’Neil will be forced to reshuffle his goalkeeping options and attacking depth. None of the listed absentees appear among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, but the cumulative impact on squad depth is substantial for a side already struggling near the bottom.
Fulham Availability
Fulham also travel with notable absentees.
- J. Andersen (Red Card) is sidelined.
- A. Iwobi (Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined.
- R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
The suspensions to J. Andersen and R. Jimenez reduce Marco Silva’s options at both ends of the pitch, while A. Iwobi and R. Sessegnon remove creative and wide threats.
Impact Summary
Wolves lose depth rather than headline attacking output, while Fulham’s attacking structure still leans heavily on H. Wilson, who has 10 goals and 6 assists and is available. This keeps Fulham’s main creative and scoring outlet intact despite multiple absences.
