Coming off a stunning win over Chelsea, Ipswich Town will go to London for another Premier League showdown with Fulham, who are chasing European qualification this season.
Fulham are on a seven-game unbeaten run but have secured only two wins. Meanwhile, Marco Silva’s side faced each of the current top 10 in the process including Liverpool and Arsenal. Marco Silva can chase the potential European qualification for the first time since 2011-12.
The capital outfit enters the fixture with a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth following a win over Chelsea.
A victory on Boxing Day against Chelsea gave momentum to Ipswich Town, who had a roller coaster ride in the Premier League. It was their first home win this season from 10 matches.
The Tractor Boys are still in the relegation zone with 15 points but their six points came out of the last five. The visitors have lost the last two games at Craven Cottage but it’s a past story. Entering into the second half of the league, Kieran McKenna should mark each game as vital to avoid relegation.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Fulham vs. Ipswich live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Fulham vs. Ipswich kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Craven Cottage in London, England and kicks off on Sunday, January 5 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 6:00 a.m. |
Fulham vs. Ipswich lineups, team news
Fulham will miss the services of Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, and Harrison Reed due to injury. Emile Smith Rowe’s availability is in doubt too.
Sander Berge may look for a comeback after closing the recovery process from an ankle injury.
Wilson and Muniz will continue playing as the substitutes on Sunday as Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore will start in the XI.
Fulham predicted XI (4-5-1, right to left): Leno (GK) — Castagne, Diop, Andersen, Bassey — Traore, Pereira, Lukic, Iwobi, Robinson — Jimenez
Injured: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harrison Reed, Emile Smith Rowe (doubtful)
Suspended: None
McKenna backed his five-man backline formation against Chelsea for the third time this season and might apply the same against Fulham.
Either Conor Chaplin or Wes Burns will make way for Ben Johnson. Massimo Luongo will be back after missing out the previous game due to illness.
Chiedozie Ogbene and George Hirst will be out for Ipswich Town due to injury.
Ipswich Town predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Muric (GK) — O’Shea, Greaves, Burgess, Davis — Morsy, Cajuste — Chaplin, Hutchinson, Szmodics — Delap
Injured: Chiedozie Ogbene, George Hirst
Suspended:
Fulham vs. Ipswich prediction
McKenna’s defense-oriented formation could push Fulham to change their strategy but Marco Silva has made a habit to handle it.
Fulham is a formidable squad at home and it won’t be easy for Ipswich Town to replicate Boxing Day. We predict a win for Fulham on Sunday.
Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Ipswich Town
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, January 4
- Tottenham vs. Newcastle (7:30 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Leicester (10:00 a.m.)
- Bournemouth vs. Everton (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea (10:00 a.m.)
- Man City vs. West Ham (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Brentford (10:00 a.m.)
- Brighton vs. Arsenal (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, January 5
- Fulham vs. Ipswich Town (9:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Man United (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, January 6
- Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest (3:00 p.m.)
