Liverpool plays Fulham in Premier League clash at Anfield
Liverpool return to Anfield to host Fulham in a Premier League clash, with the hosts looking to build on recent victories and the visitors seeking their first points.
Liverpool return to Anfield on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to host Fulham in a pivotal Premier League fixture that highlights the starkly contrasting fortunes of both clubs in the early weeks of the campaign. Under new management, the hosts aim to build vital domestic momentum after recent victories, while the visitors arrive on Merseyside searching desperately for their first points of the league season amidst mounting pressure on their rookie manager.
The Reds enter the weekend sitting sixth in the league table following an uneven start under new boss Andoni Iraola, which initially featured consecutive draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest (Goal). Momentum on Merseyside has begun to shift upward following a 2-0 away victory against Ipswich Town and a hard-fought 2-1 Champions League triumph over Atlético Madrid, where Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister found the net (Rush The Kop). Conversely, visiting Fulham find themselves in turbulent waters under Álvaro Arbeloa (Liverpool.com). The Cottagers have dropped their opening fixtures, most recently falling 3-2 to Crystal Palace despite goals from Josh King and César Palacios (Rush The Kop).
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Historical precedent heavily favours the hosts ahead of Saturday's encounter. According to Rush The Kop, Liverpool have won seven of their last nine home matches against Fulham, while the visitors have triumphed at Anfield only twice in their entire history—once in 2012 and once during lockdown.
| Team | Recent Form (Last 5 Matches) | League Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Won 2, Drew 2, Lost 0 (All competitions) | 6th |
| Fulham | Won 1, Drew 0, Lost 3 (Competitive fixtures) | 19th |
Team selection poses challenges for both managers. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo remains a major doubt after picking up an adductor knock during the Ipswich fixture and missing the European clash against Atlético (Goal.com). Andoni Iraola confirmed the issue is not serious, though the Dutch forward is unlikely to be risked from the start (Rush The Kop).
Broadcasting arrangements differ significantly by region. UK supporters cannot watch the match live on television or via official domestic streaming services (Wales Online). Because the fixture kicks off at 3 p.m. BST, it falls squarely within the traditional English football blackout rule designed to protect stadium attendances (Wales Online). Viewers in Ireland have access via Premier Sports (Rush The Kop). In the United States, the match starts at 10 a.m. ET and is available to stream live on Peacock alongside NBCSN coverage (Goal.com). International fans can tune in through various global partners, such as Fubo in Canada and Stan Sport in Australia (Rush The Kop).
Following Saturday's contest, Liverpool will turn their attention toward further domestic and European challenges as they aim to solidify a spot in the upper echelons of the table. Fulham face a daunting run ahead, hosting Manchester United next Sunday before encountering three newly promoted clubs following the international break—a stretch that Rush The Kop notes could determine Álvaro Arbeloa's future at Craven Cottage.
