FA Cup Showdown: Manchester United vs Fulham – Preview, Lineups and Prediction

Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round, aiming to build momentum after a hard-fought 3-2 win over Ipswich Town. The Red Devils are determined to defend their FA Cup crown, while Fulham dream of lifting the prestigious trophy for the first time in club history.

Contents

1 Match Details
2 Recent Form & Head-to-Head Record
- 2.1 Last Five Meetings
- 2.2 Recent Form (All Competitions)
3 Where to Watch Man Utd vs Fulham
4 Team News & Predicted Lineups
- 4.1 Manchester United Team News
  - 4.1.1 Man Utd Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
- 4.2 Fulham Team News
  - 4.2.1 Fulham Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
5 Match Prediction
- 5.1 Prediction: Man Utd 1-1 Fulham (United win on penalties).
6 Your Thoughts?

Match Details

Date: Sunday, March 2
Kick-off Time: 16:30 GMT / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: Stuart Attwell
VAR: Thomas Bramall

Recent Form & Head-to-Head Record

Last Five Meetings

Manchester United: 4 wins
Fulham: 1 win
Draws: 0
Last Meeting: Man Utd 0-1 Fulham (Premier League, January 26, 2025)

Recent Form (All Competitions)

Manchester United	Fulham
Man Utd 3-2 Ipswich	Wolves 1-2 Fulham
Everton 2-2 Man Utd	Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd	Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Man Utd 2-1 Leicester	Wigan 1-2 Fulham
Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace	Newcastle 1-2 Fulham

Where to Watch Man Utd vs Fulham

Country	TV Channel / Live Stream
United Kingdom	BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
United States	ESPN+, ESPN App
Canada	Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Now Plus

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Team News

Darren England, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu

Suspensions: Patrick Dorgu (red card vs Ipswich).
Injuries: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Toby Collyer, Amad Diallo.
Doubtful: Alejandro Garnacho (minor knock).

Man Utd Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Zirkzee, Hojlund, Garnacho.

Fulham Team News

Injuries: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harry Wilson.
Doubtful: Emile Smith Rowe (ankle injury, late fitness test).
Available: Sasa Lukic (Premier League suspension does not apply to FA Cup).

Fulham Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Leno; Andersen, Diop, Bassey; Castagne, Lukic, Berge, Robinson; Traore, Iwobi; Jimenez.

Match Prediction

Manchester United’s form has been inconsistent, but they have a strong record against Fulham. The visitors, however, have been solid away from home, winning their last four road games, including a victory at Old Trafford in the league. Expect a tight battle, with United narrowly progressing on penalties.