English Premier League Fulham host second-tier Southampton in the next round of the 2025/26 FA Cup this weekend.

The hosts will look to defeat Championship opposition for the third time in this season’s competition, having beaten Middlesbrough and Stoke to reach this stage of the tournament.

A place in the last eight is at stake, and manager Marco Silva will know that his Fulham side haven’t reached that stage of the FA Cup since 2023.

The Cottagers bounced back from three consecutive Premier League defeats to record successive wins over Sunderland and Tottenham, but will arrive here off the back of a defeat at home to West Ham.

Southampton will take a break from Championship action to make the journey to West London, as they go in search of a place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2022.

Since that year, the Saints have been knocked out at this stage of the tournament in two of the last three seasons.

Manager Tonda Eckert’s side will hope to carry their good league form into this tie, having gone eight matches without defeat in the Championship.

What are the best bets for Fulham vs Southampton?

Fulham to win, Southampton to score at least once

Both sides are rather preoccupied by their respective league endeavours, though the dream of a major trophy lives on.

Fulham are threatening European football next season, and Southampton are pushing for an immediate return to the Premier League via the play-offs.

I expect both teams to attack this game, which should play into Fulham’s hands, given the difference in talent between the two sides.

Fulham have recorded some of the strongest home form in the Premier League this season, and I’d expect this to continue against inferior opposition!

Take the hosts to win, but expect Southampton to make it difficult and to find the net at least once.

Fulham conceded one goal against both Stoke and Middlesbrough earlier in the competition, so they aren’t exactly bombproof at the back.

Where can I watch Fulham vs Southampton?

ESPN have a range of streaming options for fans in the United States, whilst Fubo TV are also showing the game live. Kick-off is at 8:00 EST on Sunday, March 8.

For supporters in the United Kingdom, TNT Sports is the place to watch this match live. Kick-off is at 13:00 GMT.

What is Fulham’s form?

L-W-W-W-L

What is Southampton’s form?

W-W-D-W-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Fulham and Southampton?

26/04/25 – Southampton 1-2 Fulham (EPL)

22/12/24 – Fulham 0-0 Southampton (EPL)

13/05/23 – Southampton 0-2 Fulham (EPL)

31/12/22 – Fulham 2-1 Southampton (EPL)

15/05/21 – Southampton 3-1 Fulham (EPL)

What is Fulham’s predicted team?

Leno – Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson – Berge, Cairney – Bobb, Smith-Rowe, Iwobi – Muniz

Injured: Macedo

Doubt: Wilson

What is Southampton’s predicted team?

Peretz – Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning – Charles, Bragg – Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza – Larin

Injured: Welington, Robinson, Roerslev

Doubt: None

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