Wolves vs Fulham Match Preview: Key Absences and Impact
Wolves host Fulham at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Wolves sit 20th on 18 points with a goal difference of -41, while Fulham are 11th on 48 points, goal difference -6.
Wolves Availability
Wolves face significant selection issues, particularly in goal.
- L. Chiwome (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Gonzalez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Johnstone (Knock) is sidelined.
- J. Sa (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
All four absentees are confirmed missing rather than doubtful, leaving D. Bentley and youngster J. Gracey as the primary goalkeeping options, and reducing attacking depth with E. Gonzalez unavailable.
Fulham Availability
Fulham also have key absences across the pitch.
- J. Andersen (Red Card) is sidelined.
- A. Iwobi (Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined.
- R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
Andersen’s red card and Jimenez’s suspension remove an experienced centre-back and a senior striker, while Iwobi and Sessegnon reduce Fulham’s midfield versatility. Top scorer and creator H. Wilson (10 goals, 6 assists) is available, which is crucial to sustaining their attacking threat.
Impact Summary
Wolves’ main damage is structural rather than in pure attacking output, with both senior goalkeepers out and depth in attack reduced. Fulham lose a recognised striker in R. Jimenez and creative support from A. Iwobi and R. Sessegnon, but crucially retain H. Wilson, preserving the bulk of their league-leading attacking contribution.
