Liverpool face Fulham in the Premier League this weekend hoping to pick up their first win of the new year.
Arne Slot’s side began 2026 with a frustrating goalless draw at home to Leeds on New Year’s Day, a result that ended their four-game winning streak across all competitions.
Liverpool also missed the chance to pull clear of Chelsea and Manchester United in the battle for top-four and could find themselves nine points behind third-placed Aston Villa by the time they kick-off in west London.
Fulham, meanwhile, battled back from a goal down against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening to earn a point and extend their unbeaten run to four matches in the Premier League.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Fulham vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
The match will take place at Craven Cottage.
Where to watch Fulham vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 2pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event ahead of kick-off at 3pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm GMT with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm.
Fulham vs Liverpool team news
Fulham will once again be without their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trio of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze as Nigeria are in round of 16 action against Mozambique 24 hours prior.
Ryan Sessesgnon is doubtful after missing the last six games across all competitions with a thigh injury, but Rodrigo Muniz remains sidelined with a similar issue and is not expected to return for another month.
Kenny Tete limped off in the first half against Palace, so his participation for the weekend is in serious doubt.
Mohamed Salah is away with Egypt on AFCON duty and Liverpool will also be without long-term injury casualties Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni.
Wataru Endo are set to be sidelined again, but Arne Slot has revealed Joe Gomez is expected to return to training on Friday thus raising the prospect of an imminent return to the squad.
Alexis Mac Allister and Milos Kerkez are pushing for recalls after being dropped to the bench against Leeds.
Fulham vs Liverpool prediction
Fulham are ticking away nicely and their only setback in recent weeks was the last-minute heartbreak in the Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Newcastle.
Liverpool looked bereft of ideas in their goalless draw with Leeds and with some key attackers missing, it could be another frustrating outing for Slot’s side.
1-1, draw.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
En route to guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, Arne Slot failed to win any of his meetings against Fulham and Marco Silva. In fact, the Reds suffered their second league defeat of the 2024-25 campaign at Craven Cottage.
Fulham wins: 14
Liverpool wins: 45
Draws: 20
Fulham vs Liverpool match odds
Fulham to win: 5/2
Liverpool to win: 5/6
Draw: 21/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
