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Carabao Cup · 3rd RoundWest Ham United vs Fulham – Best bets of the match
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West Ham enter this Carabao Cup third-round clash riding a decent run of form, with three wins and a draw from their last five outings. Their route to this stage was emphatic, a 4-1 demolition of Southampton featuring seven Academy graduates and goals from Joshua Ajala, Taty Castellanos, and Jarrod Bowen. Nuno Espírito Santo faces anxious waits on the fitness of Castellanos and Pablo Felipe, while Tomáš Souček remains sidelined with an ankle ligament injury.
Fulham's form has been patchy, collecting just two wins from their last five matches. Still, their 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the previous round provided a timely confidence boost and marked Álvaro Arbeloa's first win as manager. Emile Smith Rowe, Rodrigo Muniz, and Gonzalo Garcia all found the net that night. As a Premier League outfit visiting a Championship side, Fulham carry a structural advantage, though this London derby guarantees nothing will come easy at the London Stadium.
The division gap between these two sides is the primary factor driving this selection. Fulham are a Premier League outfit, while West Ham now operate in the Championship. That structural mismatch matters in cup football, and the away win at 2.18 represents fair value. Fulham's comfortable 3-0 dismissal of AFC Wimbledon in the previous round showed clinical finishing from Smith Rowe, Muniz, and Garcia.
West Ham's injury concerns add further weight to the away pick. Nuno Espírito Santo faces anxious waits on forwards Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe, both nursing knocks from early September. Tomáš Souček remains sidelined with an ankle ligament problem picked up during the World Cup. Losing key personnel across multiple positions weakens the Hammers considerably against top-flight opposition.
Fulham also carry a psychological edge in this fixture. They won the most recent meeting at London Stadium, a 1-0 Premier League victory in December 2025, and historically hold the only previous EFL Cup result between these clubs. Under Álvaro Arbeloa, the Cottagers will target momentum. Both teams to score at 1.05 offers secondary interest given West Ham's attacking academy talent, but the straight away win is the core recommendation.
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Trends to Know about West Ham United vs Fulham
- Fulham playing in higher Premier League division
- West Ham missing key players through injury
- Fulham won previous cup meeting between clubs
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What time is West Ham United vs Fulham?
West Ham United host Fulham at London Stadium on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with kickoff set for 7:45 PM BST.
Where is West Ham United vs Fulham being played?
This Carabao Cup third-round London derby takes place at the London Stadium in Stratford, east London.
How Can I Watch West Ham United vs Fulham on TV and Live Stream?
Check local listings for Carabao Cup broadcast details, as coverage varies by region and provider.