West Ham vs Fulham: Carabao Cup 2026/27 Match Preview

West Ham vs Fulham takes place at London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 UTC / 19:45 BST, with West Ham looking to extend a strong run of form and Fulham aiming to build on a disciplined draw at Liverpool.

West Ham arrive after four consecutive Championship victories, including a 6-0 win over Wrexham on Friday. Fulham’s latest Premier League match ended 0-0 at Anfield, while their Carabao Cup campaign began with a 3-0 second-round victory over AFC Wimbledon.

The all-London tie also brings together two teams who split their league meetings last season, with each side winning 1-0 away from home.

West Ham vs Fulham match details and Carabao Cup context

West Ham have already played twice in this season’s competition. They beat Portsmouth 3-1 in the first round before winning 4-1 away to Southampton in round two. Fulham entered in the second round and beat AFC Wimbledon 3-0 at Craven Cottage through goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Rodrigo Muniz and Gonzalo García.

As with other Carabao Cup ties before the semi-finals, a level score after 90 minutes sends the match directly to a penalty shootout rather than extra time.

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West Ham form and team news

West Ham enter the tie with significant momentum. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have won four consecutive Championship matches, beating Wolves 4-2, Derby County 3-0, Bolton Wanderers 3-2 and Wrexham 6-0.

The Wrexham result was West Ham’s biggest win of the season so far. Taty Castellanos scored and also created a goal, while Manor Solomon registered his first goal at London Stadium. Across those four league victories, West Ham scored 16 goals.

West Ham had not published a definitive Fulham-specific injury list in the indexed official material at the time of verification. The latest available match evidence confirms Castellanos was fit enough to start and score against Wrexham, while Nuno may again use the cup to rotate after a demanding league schedule.

The confirmed XI should therefore be treated separately once West Ham publish the matchday team.

Fulham form and team news

Fulham travel across London after earning a 0-0 draw at Liverpool on 12 September. The result gave Álvaro Arbeloa’s side a clean sheet at Anfield and a stronger platform after a difficult opening stretch of the league season.

Ryan Sessegnon will miss the cup tie with a small groin problem. Arbeloa confirmed that the club are awaiting scan results and will not take a risk with the defender before reassessing him ahead of the next league match.

Fulham showed their squad depth in the previous round of the Carabao Cup. Emile Smith Rowe and Rodrigo Muniz scored before half-time against AFC Wimbledon, with Gonzalo García adding the third in stoppage time to complete a 3-0 win.

David Affengruber’s debut in the draw at Liverpool also gave Fulham another defensive option. The official starting XI will show how heavily Arbeloa rotates after the weekend trip to Anfield.

West Ham vs Fulham H2H and key match factors

The most recent meetings between West Ham and Fulham have been tight. Fulham won 1-0 at London Stadium in December 2025 through a late Raúl Jiménez goal, before West Ham responded with a 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage in March 2026.

West Ham’s current attacking form is the clearest contrast heading into the derby. The Hammers have scored freely during their four-match winning run, while Fulham’s strongest recent result came through defensive control in the goalless draw at Liverpool.

Rotation is another major factor. Both teams played on Friday or Saturday and have league fixtures again at the weekend, so the confirmed lineups may include changes without reducing the importance of a knockout match.

Where to follow West Ham vs Fulham

For confirmed lineups, live scores, goals, cards and changing match statistics once the game begins, follow SP Score. This page should remain focused on the pre-match fixture context, while confirmed-lineup, live and result coverage are handled separately.

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West Ham vs Fulham FAQs

When is West Ham vs Fulham?

The Carabao Cup third-round tie is scheduled for Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

What time is West Ham vs Fulham?

Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 UTC / 19:45 BST.

Where is West Ham vs Fulham being played?

The match will be played at London Stadium in London.

What competition is West Ham vs Fulham in?

The fixture is in the third round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup.

How did West Ham reach the third round?

West Ham beat Portsmouth 3-1 in the first round and Southampton 4-1 in the second round.

How did Fulham reach the third round?

Fulham beat AFC Wimbledon 3-0 at Craven Cottage in the second round.

Is Ryan Sessegnon available against West Ham?

No. Fulham have confirmed that Sessegnon will miss the match with a groin problem.

Who is the referee for West Ham vs Fulham?

Gavin Ward has been appointed as the referee.

Are the West Ham vs Fulham lineups confirmed?

No. Starting lineups should only be added after both clubs officially release their matchday teams.

Conclusion

West Ham vs Fulham brings an all-London derby to the Carabao Cup third round at London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 UTC / 19:45 BST.

West Ham arrive on a four-match winning run after scoring six against Wrexham, while Fulham travel across the capital after a clean sheet at Liverpool. With a place in the fourth round at stake, the confirmed lineups and any late team-news changes should be checked against official club communication before kick-off.

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