Fulham vs Bournemouth Match Preview: Key Absences and Impact
Fulham host Bournemouth at Craven Cottage, London, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC on 2026-05-09. The fixture is part of the Premier League Regular Season - 36. Fulham arrive 11th with 48 points and a goal difference of -5, while Bournemouth sit 6th on 52 points with a goal difference of 3 and are pushing for Europa League qualification.
Fulham Availability
Fulham face several concerns.
- A. Iwobi (Injury) is sidelined.
- Kevin (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Berge (Illness) is doubtful.
None of Fulham’s listed absentees appear among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their primary creative outlet H. Wilson (10 goals, 6 assists) is available, a major boost to Marco Silva’s attacking plans.
Bournemouth Availability
Bournemouth’s issues are mainly fitness-related rather than confirmed absences.
- L. Cook (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Kluivert (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
Their leading scorer E. Kroupi (12 goals) and joint top scorer A. Semenyo (10 goals) are both available, preserving much of their attacking threat.
Impact Summary
Fulham lose depth and versatility in midfield and attack but retain their main creator H. Wilson, so their core attacking output from league statistics remains intact. Bournemouth, if their doubtful trio fail to recover, risk losing some rotation and ball progression, yet keep the bulk of their goal output through E. Kroupi and A. Semenyo.
