Fulham vs Leeds United: Premier League Preview, Team News & Key Stats
Fulham will host Leeds United in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. This preview covers team news, key statistics, and head-to-head records to provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming match.
Historical Head-to-Head Stats
Fulham have a favorable home record against Leeds United in the Premier League, losing only one of their five encounters (W3 D1). The sole defeat occurred in 2020-21 under Scott Parker, with a 2-1 scoreline.
Recent Premier League meetings between these two sides have been high-scoring affairs. The last four matches have produced 18 goals, averaging 4.5 goals per game, with both teams finding the net each time. Leeds completed a double in 2020-21, while Fulham returned the favor in 2022-23.
Fulham's Recent Form and Challenges
Fulham are currently on a four-game winless streak in the Premier League (D2 L2). They last endured a longer run without a victory in April 2023 (5 games). The Cottagers are aiming to avoid failing to win any of their opening four top-flight games for only the fourth time in their history.
A concerning trend for Fulham is their propensity to concede penalties. They have conceded a penalty in each of their last five Premier League matches, equalling the joint longest run by any side in Premier League history. No team has ever conceded a penalty in six consecutive games.
Furthermore, Fulham have struggled to keep clean sheets, going 12 Premier League matches without one. Since 2022-23, they have kept only 24 clean sheets, fewer than all but West Ham (22) among ever-present sides.
Fulham have conceded 44 fouls in the Premier League this season, fewer than only Brighton (47). Sasa Lukic leads the league for fouls among players with 12, and since the start of last season, he has accumulated 14 yellow cards, tied with Will Hughes for the most.
Leeds United's Away Woes and Attacking Stats
Leeds United have struggled on the road in London, losing their last eight away Premier League matches in the capital. They have conceded 26 goals during this losing streak, with their last win coming on the final day of the 2021-22 season against Brentford. A longer losing streak in London dates back to 1925-1930.
Leeds have struggled to create chances when behind this season, failing to register a shot in 66 minutes of their defeat to Arsenal. However, they have had more shots when drawing than any other team this season (31).
Team News and Injury Updates
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has provided a positive fitness update, confirming that Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka have returned to team training ahead of the trip to Fulham. They could both be involved at Craven Cottage.
"Both since the beginning of this week have reintegrated and joined in major parts of team training," Farke confirmed. "Ethan even more so than Ao, because he was slightly ahead in terms of schedule."
Sam Byram and Joe Rodon are also available for selection. However, goalkeeper Lucas Perri has been ruled out for the next two matches due to a quad injury. Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe are slight doubts after sustaining knocks in recent days.
"One thing I can confirm is that Lucas Perri is definitely out of the game," Farke revealed. "He reported after the last game that he had problems with his quad."
Key Player Stats and Form
New Leeds midfielder Anton Stach has created 10 chances in the Premier League this season, more than anyone except Bruno Fernandes of Man Utd (12). This is the most chances created by a player in the opening three games of a season for a newly promoted side since Emiliano Buendía in 2019-20.
