Wolves vs Fulham Preview: Key Player Absences Impacting Match

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 and -6 goal difference.

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.

The absences of both S. Johnstone and J. Sa leave Wolves relying on backup options between the posts, adding pressure to a defense that has already conceded 66 league goals.

Fulham Availability

Fulham also travel with notable absentees.

• J. Andersen (Red Card) is sidelined.
• A. Iwobi (Injury) is sidelined.
• R. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined.
• R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.

The suspension of centre-back J. Andersen weakens Fulham’s defensive core, while the loss of forward R. Jimenez reduces their attacking depth. Creative midfielder A. Iwobi and wide option R. Sessegnon are further blows to Marco Silva’s rotation options.

Impact Summary

Wolves’ issues are concentrated in goalkeeping and depth rather than proven league scorers, but their already fragile defensive record could worsen. Fulham, who have scored 44 times, retain their primary attacking catalyst H. Wilson (10 goals, 6 assists), but lose supplementary threats in R. Jimenez and A. Iwobi, slightly trimming their attacking output ahead of this fixture.