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Fulham vs Southampton FA Cup Preview: Odds, Tips & Predictions

Date: Sunday, March 8 Venue: Craven Cottage Kick-off: 12 Midday GMT Fulham will have more Championship opposition to contend with when they host Southampton in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday, March 8. The chance to secure a quarter-final berth is an attractive proposition, but perhaps, there could be an upset on the cards. We've produced some predictions below for those interested in football wagering, check our guide before reading the full analysis. Sitting in mid-table in the Premier League, Fulham arrested their slump at the start of February with wins away to Stoke in the FA Cup, followed by Sunderland and Tottenham in the Premier League, so they can approach this game with confidence.

Charles Perrin
Charles Perrin

Last updated: 2026-03-03

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Harry Wilson (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal

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Southampton, meanwhile, are targeting a return to the promised land after a three-year exile, and they have been in a rich vein of form, with no defeats recorded across their past nine matches in all competitions.

Will Fulham avoid a fifth-round exit? Our Fulham vs Southampton preview contains stats, and we’ve handpicked some markets to pay attention to.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Fulham Comfortable Favourites

Want to discover more about Fulham vs Southampton? Let’s start by assessing the pre-match odds that are currently available for this FA Cup tie.

  1. Home: 6/11 (1.55) – 64.7%

  2. Draw: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%

  3. Away: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
    *Odds courtesy of Spreadex, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-head records are something that should be taken into consideration before any given game. This is how the tale of the tape looks for Fulham vs Southampton.

Previous FA Cup Meetings

  1. 06/01/18: Fulham 0-1 Southampton

  2. 13/01/99: Fulham 1-0 Southampton

  3. 02/01/99: Southampton 1-1 Fulham

  4. 30/01/1915: Fulham 2-3 Southampton

Fulham Current Form – LLWWW

After a testing start to 2026, Marco Silva’s men can enjoy the rest of the season and approach with confidence.

An outside chance of securing a European berth will be driving them on, and that was boosted with an impressive 2-1 win at home to Tottenham in the league last weekend.

Silva’s side average over 51% in the Premier League this term, but they have been down on the number of shots overall, managing just 103.

Key Players to Watch

  • Harry Wilson
    So far, Harry Wilson has had a spellbinding season. His ability to rake out long passes, and his finishing has been sublime too. He’s already netted in the FA Cup against Middlesbrough, so he will be keen to add to his account against Southampton.
  • Alex Iwobi
    Strong and direct, Alex Iwobi loves to make driving runs, but he’s also found his finishing boots. His goal against Tottenham was stunning, and Southampton must close him down.
  • Emile Smith-Rowe
    The ex-Arsenal midfielder likes to dictate things in the middle of the park. His vision to see the game in front of him is impressive, and he can thread through delicate passes to set up his team-mates. Smith-Rowe was on target against Middlesbrough, and he will fancy downing Southampton.

Fulham Team News

Fulham have a relatively clean bill of health, and no fresh injury concerns for the visit of Southampton.

Southampton Current Form – WDDWW

Southampton are in a good place at the moment, and they are charging towards the Championship play-offs.

Currently four points adrift of sixth-placed Wrexham AFC, the Saints are unbeaten in their past eight matches in the league, and they have some FA Cup pedigree too.

They won England’s grandest domestic competition in 1976, and they reached the Final in 2003, only to fall just short against Arsenal.

Pressing high and winning the second balls could hold the key if Southampton are going to knock out Fulham.

Key Players to Watch

  • James Bree
    Great at building play from the back, James Bree is a fabulous right-back, who loves to make marauding runs down the line. He’s netted three times in his past four appearances in all competitions, so he’s in a bit of a purple patch.
  • Ryan Manning
    Attack-minded, Ryan Manning thrives at set-pieces, and he relishes making overlapping runs. Manning tracks back well too, and he was also on target in the 3-1 win away to Sheffield Wednesday last weekend.
  • Cyle Larin
    Apart from his pace and ability to hold up play, Cyle Larin scored against Leicester City in the previous round, and he will be a focal point in attack for Southampton.

Southampton Team News

Southampton’s only major absentee will be Nathan Boot, who has a broken ankle, but Tonda Eckert will likely field a strong side for the trip to Fulham.

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Fulham (4-2-3-1)

    Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson, Iwobi, Cairney, Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez

  2. Southampton (4-2-3-1)

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

Suggested Bets

To inject excitement for the game, we’ve outlined some suggested tips for Fulham vs Southampton, so read our findings.

  1. Over 1.5 Goals: While this hasn’t been a high-scoring contest, there could be plenty of goalmouth action, and Over 1.5 goals across the 90 minutes, excluding extra-time, seems fair. (1/6 with Midnite)

  2. Both Teams to Score (Yes): Although two of the past three FA Cup meetings hasn’t seen the BTTS line met, this could change come the weekend. The BTTS line is worth including, and all bets are settled on 90 minutes unless otherwise specified. (8/13 with Betfred)

  3. Fulham Double Chance: While Fulham have been knocked out by Southampton before in the competition, given Fulham’s recent form, the double chance line is worth investigating. (2/13 with William Hill)

Value Bets

Checking out these lines ahead of Fulham vs Southampton could yield some rewards.

  1. Southampton to Win: Southampton have triumphed before on their previous visit to Craven Cottage, and the FA Cup doesn’t always follow the traditional script. Saints to secure a quarter-final spot is inviting. This is a speculative upset angle, not a quantified edge. (15/4 with Betway)

  2. Anytime Scorer – Harry Wilson: It’s fair to say that Wilson has been in the form of his life, and with 10 goals to his name in all competitions, he could end up adding to his tally against Saints, and he’s a threat. (27/20 with Leovegas)

  3. Goalkeeper Saves Over 6.5: Both sides are a joy to watch when in full flow, and it could be a busy afternoon for both goalkeepers. Over 6.5 saves across the 90 minutes seems like a reasonable target. (5/4 with BetMGM)

Prediction: Southampton to Win

Southampton have been in terrific form lately, and a good cup run always lifts the spirits. While Fulham have also got their act together, they haven’t always found things easy going against Championship outfits in the FA Cup.

This could be an open game with ample goalscoring opportunities. The FA Cup isn’t necessarily high on Fulham’s list of priorities, so Saints could eke out a win and advance to the quarter-finals.

Charles Perrin
Charles PerrinSports Betting Writer

Charles Perrin has spent over six years writing about sports betting, working with some of the UK’s top sportsbooks, including bet365 and William Hill.

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