Fulham v Cardiff City | Wednesday 20th October 2021 | 7.45pm | Craven Cottage | #FULCAR
The opposition
- Cardiff began the season in fine fettle, taking 11 points from their first six matches to leave them sitting just a point outside the Play-Off places.
- However, they have been in a tailspin ever since, losing their next six Championship outings, shipping 15 goals while scoring just once, and they head into Wednesday’s game in 20th spot in the table.
- The Bluebirds’ most recent defeat will have been their most painful of the season, with Welsh rivals Swansea City claiming a comfortable 3-0 victory on Sunday.
Fulham team news
Fabio Carvalho, Ivan Cavaleiro and Joe Bryan will all miss the game, but Kenny Tete could feature in some capacity.
Cardiff team news
Right-back Tom Sang is Cardiff’s only doubt, with a toe injury.
FFCtv
All supporters will be able to watch live coverage of this match on FFCtv, with a relevant subscription.
Tickets
Tickets for Wednesday's meeting with Cardiff City are available to purchase on General Sale.
Cardiff tickets
Back the boys against the Bluebirds
Travel
Fans are advised to arrive at the ground early as the tubes may be congested owing to Chelsea also playing at home. Additionally, Putney Bridge tube station will close at 9pm, so please plan your route home accordingly.
Weather
The heavens may open early into proceedings on Wednesday night, while temperatures will be around 14 degrees.
Player insight
Jean Michaël Seri is not reading into the fact that Cardiff will arrive in SW6 on a poor run of form.
The Bluebirds have scored only once during a run of six defeats, but Seri just wants Fulham to concentrate on their own game.
“We have to be ready to challenge them for every ball,” he told FFCtv. “It doesn’t matter that they lost and they’re coming here fragile, it’s not about that, it’s about how we want to press them, how we want to play.”
Form
Fulham: D*DWLW
*Lost on penalties
Cardiff: LLLLL
Pre-match quotes
“They come to us on the back of a run of poor results, but they will be looking to change their situation. It is up to us to play to our best and with 100 per cent commitment and attitude, whilst playing good football.”
Marco Silva
Fulham Head Coach
“They’re one of the best teams in the league. This league throws up some strange results though. Let’s hope on Wednesday it goes in our favour.”
Mick McCarthy
Cardiff City Manager
