SPURS MATCHDAY PREVIEW

FULHAM V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR | MONDAY 23RD JANUARY 2023 | 8PM | CRAVEN COTTAGE | #FULTOT

The opposition

• Just two points and one place separate the teams in the Premier League table currently. Spurs will be hoping to remain above us by avoiding defeat, but a victory for the Whites would see us leapfrog Monday’s opponents.
• It’s been a testing return to action for Antonio Conte’s men since the World Cup. After fighting back from two down to draw at Brentford, they were beaten at home by Aston Villa. A 4-0 triumph away to Crystal Palace suggested an upturn in form, but they were then subsequently beaten by both Arsenal and Manchester City.
• Thursday’s defeat at the Etihad would have been a tough one to take considering Spurs were 2-0 up at the interval. City hit back with aplomb in the second half, though, to win 4-2, meaning Spurs have now conceded 31 goals – the sixth most in the top flight.

Fulham team news

Antonee Robinson is back in contention after serving a one-match ban, while Shane Duffy is back in training.

Spurs team news

Bryan Gil missed the trip to Manchester with a knock sustained in training and his availability remains unknown. Lucas Moura is struggling with a tendon issue and is unlikely to make the trip to SW6.

Tickets

Season Ticket Holders, Members, and supporters with a booking history can still book a seat for this game!

Weather

It will be dry but very chilly down by the Thames on Monday night, with the temperature expected to be three degrees throughout the match.

Player insight

Kenny Tete is hoping for another memorable London derby at Craven Cottage.

Fulham have already defeated local rivals Brentford and Chelsea on home turf this season, with Spurs next in the crosshairs.

“London derbies are always special,” Tete told FFCtv. “Tottenham is a big team, a team that is looking for points, as well as us, so I think it’s going to be a nice battle between us.”

Coverage

The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports, while FFCtv subscribers can listen to live commentary of this game from Gentleman Jim, Sean Davis and Jamie Reid.

Forever Fulham

Legendary manager Roy Hodgson will be on the pitch at half-time to receive his Forever Fulham award.

Seating

Fans are reminded to only sit in their allocated seat, as congregating groups could risk ejection from the ground.

Early bird

Fans can take advantage of discounted food and drink inside the ground up until 7.30pm.

Fulham Flutter

Win prizes while supporting the Foundation by playing the Fulham Flutter!

Form

Fulham: WWWWL

Spurs: LWWLL

Top scorers

Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrović (11)

Spurs: Harry Kane (17)