Fulham v Liverpool | Wednesday 24th January | 8.00pm | Craven Cottage | #FULLIV
The opposition
- Liverpool are enjoying a successful season so far and sit pretty at the top of the Premier League having not lost a game in that competition since late September 2023.
- The Reds last played as recently as Sunday afternoon, beating Bournemouth convincingly scoring four without reply on the South Coast.
- In recent times the Whites have always given Liverpool a good game, only losing by a single goal in each of the last three highly dramatic contests.
Fulham team news
There are no changes to Marco's squad availability from recent times, as Adama Traoré is the only absentee with injury. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Fodé Ballo-Toure are all still at AFCON.
Liverpool team news
The Reds are without some key players for this one with top scorer Mo Salah being at AFCON and also injured, whilst Trent Alexandar-Arnold remains sidelined with a knock alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Kostas Tsimikas. In more positive news for Liverpool, Curtis Jones looks to be okay after coming off with a slight strain against Bournemouth on Sunday, and Andy Robertson will travel after being out since October.
Tickets
This match has completely sold out. Fans who need to print their tickets at home can see a guide to access them here.
Weather
It's looking like it'll be a relatively mild night in SW6, with temperatures forecast to be around 9 degrees at kick-off with a low chance of rain.
Extra-time
If the aggregate score is level after 90 minutes, extra-time and penalties will be played. Away goals do not come into play.
Player insight
João Palhinha spoke passionately to FFCtv about how he and his side are looking to "make history" on Wednesday night by getting Fulham to Wembley.
"When you make history for a club you will be your name written in the history, this is the most important thing.
"It's the only thing that people will remember."
Coverage
The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, while FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary of the game from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid.
Arrive Early
Fans are advised to arrive early and be in their seats well before kick-off. To accomodate this all stands will be opening at 6pm, except for the Putney end which opens at 6.30pm.
Travel Information
Supporters attending tomorrow’s Carabao Cup Semi-Final tie at Craven Cottage are advised that after the match, there will be no trains stopping at Putney Bridge station. Further information can be found here.
Form
Fulham: LWWLL
Liverpool: WWWWW
Top scorers
Fulham: Raúl Jiménez (5)
Liverpool: Mo Salah (18)
Matchday programme
Our fans’ excitement ahead of our Carabao Cup Semi-Final, Second Leg match against Liverpool is shared by our players including defender Tosin, who features in Wednesday evening’s matchday programme.
“There’s only one goal in the tie, so it’s all to play for back at the Cottage in the second leg,” says Tosin. “We know what it would mean to the supporters to reach a cup final and, of course, that’s what we’re dreaming of as players and what we’re pushing for. We’ll do our absolute best to reach a first League Cup Final for this Club.”
Elsewhere in the programme, Club historian Alex White looks explore previous cup meetings between the Whites and Reds, while Kenny Tete chooses a fantasy five-a-side team of players he has played against during his career, which includes a current Liverpool first teamer.
Priced at £4.00, you can pick up a copy of the programme on the day or online.
