Fulham welcome Hull City to Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon with the home side rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table and still searching for their first win of the 2026/27 season.

Fulham's desperate search for a first victory

Álvaro Arbeloa's side have collected just two points from six matches — a return that leaves them isolated at the foot of the table and under growing scrutiny. Their most recent defeat came against Ipswich Town, a 2-1 reversal that stung particularly hard after Fulham conceded twice in the closing stages.

The Cottagers have flashed moments of attacking quality, with young forward Josh King among those to catch the eye. Yet a recurring inability to hold leads and defend deep into matches has cost Arbeloa's side dearly, and the Spaniard urgently needs results to ease the pressure building around his tenure.

Fulham are also monitoring the fitness of key players Antonee Robinson and Tom Cairney ahead of the match, adding further uncertainty to the home side's preparations.

Hull arrive in confident mood

Hull City, by contrast, have made an encouraging return to the top flight under manager Sergej Jakirovic. The Tigers have picked up nine points from their opening six games, losing just once, and currently sit in the upper half of the Premier League.

Their previous outing ended in a 2-2 draw with Everton, with Joe Gelhardt and Mohamed Belloumi both getting on the scoresheet. Belloumi has been one of Hull's standout performers in attack, and his form will concern a Fulham defence that has repeatedly been punished for lapses in concentration.

Hull's ambitious summer saw them bring 18 players to the club, and that investment appears to be paying dividends early in the campaign. Jakirovic will, however, be managing a number of injury concerns among his squad heading into Saturday's fixture.

Prediction

Fulham look short of confidence and short of goals, while Hull carry a freedom and momentum that makes them dangerous. Expect Hull City to edge this one: Fulham 0-1 Hull City.