Fulham FC hosted Crystal Palace FC in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly on Friday at Motspur Park as both clubs continued preparations for the 2026/27 Premier League season.
The Fulham vs Crystal Palace fixture kicked off at 18:00 BST and offered both managers another opportunity to assess new signings, returning players, and tactical setups ahead of the new campaign. Although supporters were unable to attend the match in person, the full 90-minute contest was made available exclusively through Palace TV+.
The meeting also served as an early preview of the clubs’ Premier League encounter scheduled for September 5 at Craven Cottage.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Team News
The Fulham vs Crystal Palace friendly gave both sides the chance to test their squads before competitive football returned.
Fulham looked to hand unofficial debuts to new arrivals Gonzalo García and César Palacios. However, experienced midfielder Tom Cairney missed the match as he continued his recovery from minor knee surgery.
Crystal Palace continued life under new manager Pierre Sage. Eddie Nketiah was expected to lead the attack, while Adam Wharton remained unavailable because of an ankle injury.
Looking Ahead
This Fulham vs Crystal Palace contest acted as a valuable warm-up before both clubs begin their Premier League campaigns. They are scheduled to meet again in a competitive fixture at Craven Cottage on September 5 in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 season.
Both managers were expected to rotate their squads throughout the friendly, focusing on fitness and tactical organization while giving valuable minutes to players ahead of the league opener.
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