The Carabao Cup continues with a compelling third-round clash as Fulham hosts Cambridge United at Craven Cottage. This match pits a Premier League team against an in-form League One side, setting the stage for a classic cup tie.
Match Details:
| Competition | Date | Kick-off (GMT) | Venue |
| Carabao Cup | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 7:45 PM | Craven Cottage, London, England |
Team Form and Analysis:
Fulham has had a decent start to their Premier League campaign, currently sitting in the top half of the table. The hosts are coming off a morale-boosting 3-1 home victory over Brentford. Under manager Marco Silva, Fulham has shown a potent attack, scoring in their last three league games. They will be looking to their strong home record to secure a much-needed victory and continue their cup run. It is expected that Silva will rotate his squad for this cup tie, giving a chance to some of the club’s younger players.
Cambridge United, meanwhile, has had a mixed start to their League One season. The visitors are coming off a narrow 2-1 home victory over Fleetwood Town, which was their first win in four matches. Their journey in the Carabao Cup has been impressive, with a dominant 3-1 home victory over Charlton Athletic in the previous round. They will be looking to continue their impressive run and cause an upset against their Premier League opponents.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is closely contested. In 20 competitive matches, Cambridge has a slight edge with 10 wins to Fulham’s 6, with 4 draws. However, the teams haven’t met in the league since the 1990s. The last notable meeting was in the Carabao Cup in 1971, which Fulham won 4-0. The most recent match between the senior sides was a pre-season friendly in 2019, which Cambridge won 3-1.
Player to Watch:
- Fulham: All eyes will be on their new signings and younger players, as Marco Silva is expected to give them a chance to impress. Players like Alex Iwobi have been in sensational form, and the hosts will be looking to their in-form attackers to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities.
- Cambridge United: The focus for Cambridge will be on their key attacking players, who will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in the Fulham side.
Prediction:
Given Fulham’s superior squad quality and their strong home form, they are the clear favorites to win this match. However, Cambridge’s impressive form in their league and their desire to cause an upset suggest that this will be a much tighter contest than in previous seasons. A comfortable home victory for Fulham seems like a very plausible outcome, as they look to continue their cup run.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Fulham vs Cambridge United match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
- UK: Sky Sports
- USA: ESPN+, FuboTV, Sling TV
- Canada: DAZN
- India: JioTV
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