Fulham vs Liverpool LIVE - Hugo Ekitike OUT of squad, starting XI, score and commentary stream

Liverpool face Fulham at Craven Cottage on January 4, 2026, in a crucial Premier League clash, with the Reds aiming to rebound from a frustrating 0-0 draw against Leeds United on New Year's Day.[3][1]

Fulham sit 12th in the table with 27 points from 19 games (8 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses), having drawn 1-1 at Crystal Palace recently after three straight wins.[1][2][3] Liverpool, in 4th with 33 points (10-3-6), missed a chance to close the gap on top teams like Manchester City (41 points) and Arsenal, as Hugo Ekitike squandered a key opportunity against Leeds.[2][3]

Key Team News

• Fulham: Hugo Ekitike is ruled out with a minor fitness issue; he's Liverpool's top scorer with 8 goals.[1][3] Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) also misses out.[1][4] Key players include Harry Wilson (5 goals, 4 assists) and Samuel Chukwueze (6.7 rating).[1]
• Liverpool: Alisson secured a clean sheet vs. Leeds.[1] Potential absences include Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni.[4] Manager Arne Slot described the season as a "constant battle," focusing on consistency rather than chasing leaders.[3]

Form and Stats

Fulham boast strong home form, averaging 1.70 goals scored at Craven Cottage, with recent wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham.[1][4] Liverpool average 1.58 goals per game but have mixed away results (4 wins in last 10).[4] Last season, Fulham stunned Liverpool 3-2 here, delaying their title push.[3][10]

Team	Position	GF/GA	Recent Form
Fulham	12th (27 pts)	26/25	D W W L W
Liverpool	4th (33 pts)	30+/25	D W W W W

Odds favor Liverpool (-0.5), with over/under 2.5 goals at -125/-101.[1][2] Expect a tight contest; Fulham's home edge could challenge Slot's side.[4] Live updates cover lineups, scores, and commentary as the match unfolds at 15:00 UTC.[5][6]

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