Fulham vs Aston Villa – Championship – Preview

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Sreya

Fulham vs Aston Villa – Fulham play Aston Villa at the Wembley on 26th May, Saturday in the Championship play-offs to decide promotion to English top division.

Fulham finished third in the Championship standings with eighty-eight points while Aston Villa finished fourth with eighty-three points. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City have already secured promotion.

In the promotional play-offs, Fulham overturned a 1-0 deficit from first leg to defeat Derby County 2-0 at home and made it to the play-off finals. Aston Villa, on the other hand, secured a goalless draw at home after beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the first leg.

Team News

Fulham do not have any injury or suspension concerns. Aston Villa are without the injured Neil Taylor and Alex Tuanzebe, but the former will face a late fitness test.

Fulham Possible Starting Lineup: Marcus Bettinelli, Ryan Fredericks, Denis Odoi, Tim Ream, Matt Targett, Stefan Johansen, Tom Cairney, Kevin McDonald, Floyd Ayite, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ryan Sessegnon.

Aston Villa Possible Starting Lineup: Sam Johnstone, Mahmed El Mohamady, James Chester, John Terry, Alan Hutton, Mile Jedinak, Robert Snodgrass, Conor Hourihane, Jack Grealish, Albert Adomah, Lewis Grabban.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Fulham vs Aston Villa H2H Stats, Fulham have won three and lost two of their five previous matches against Aston Villa. Fulham have won 13 of their last 15 home matches in the Championship.

This game is of extreme importance for both clubs as a promotion to the Premier League could secure them financially for they will be eligible for parachute events even in the scenario that they get relegated just after one season.

Fulham have been impressive in the Championship league stages this season, as have been Aston Villa who have definitely benefitted from John Terry’s big-game experiences.

It should be a closely contested affair with high stakes on the line for both clubs and a 1-1 draw after normal time is the most probable outcome with promotion being decided in extra time or on penalties.