Fulham and Manchester United meet on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Matchweek 5 of the Premier League. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. Brasília time at Craven Cottage in London. In Brazil, the announced coverage is on ESPN on pay TV and Disney+ via streaming.
| Match details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Fulham vs Manchester United |
| Competition | 2026/27 Premier League, Matchweek 5 |
| Date | September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:30 p.m. Brasília time |
| Venue | Craven Cottage, London |
| TV in Brazil | ESPN |
| Streaming in Brazil | Disney+ |
How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United
The schedule announced for Brazil lists ESPN and Disney+. The kickoff time and broadcast information were published on Sunday morning by Itatiaia. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Brasília time.
How Fulham and Manchester United enter the match
The fixture brings together two teams trying to improve difficult starts to the league season. Fulham entered the round still without a Premier League win and with one point, after earning a 0-0 draw at Liverpool. During the week, they progressed in the League Cup by beating West Ham.
Manchester United entered the round with four points from four league matches and only one win. The team also arrives after two straight negative results: a Premier League derby defeat to Manchester City and elimination by Brighton in the League Cup, after going 2-0 ahead before losing 3-2. Reuters highlighted the uneven starts of both clubs before the match.
Absences and late fitness decisions
| Team | Pre-match status |
|---|---|
| Fulham | Kenny Tete ruled out after suffering a concussion; Tom Cairney out with a knee problem; Ryan Sessegnon was set for a late fitness test because of a groin issue. |
| Manchester United | Manuel Ugarte, Tom Heaton, Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo remained sidelined; Luke Shaw and Carlos Baleba were late decisions because of fitness issues. |
Manchester United also indicated that Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez could return, while Luke Shaw was being assessed. Because several players were subject to checks close to kickoff, the official team sheets should take precedence over projected lineups in previews. This article does not present predicted lineups as confirmed.
Match context
The previous meeting between the clubs, in February 2026, ended with a 3-2 Manchester United win at Old Trafford. Their previous league meeting at Craven Cottage in the 2025/26 season finished 1-1. Fulham have not beaten United at home in the Premier League since December 2009, a historical detail that helps frame the matchup but does not serve as a prediction for Sunday.
For Fulham, the game is another chance to claim a first league win after a difficult start. For Manchester United, the round offers an opportunity to respond before the next international break. The focus is the current competitive context, without turning form or head-to-head history into a result prediction.
