Fulham vs. Hull City: Kickoff, Confirmed Team News and Official Coverage

Updated Friday, October 16, 2026. Fulham are scheduled to host Hull City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, October 17, in Premier League Matchweek 7. The published kickoff is 3:00 p.m. in London—British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00)—which is 14:00 UTC. The fixture remains listed as scheduled in the official Premier League and Fulham sources checked for this update.

Fulham vs. Hull City fixture details

The Premier League match page identifies the fixture, and the league’s 2026/27 fixture list places Fulham at home to Hull City on October 17. Fulham’s official match listing names Craven Cottage and the 3 p.m. kickoff.

Why the kickoff appears as both 3:00 p.m. and 14:00

The times describe the same start. The Premier League says weekend fixtures kick off at 15:00 UK time unless another time is stated. On October 17, London is still observing British Summer Time, which is one hour ahead of UTC. Therefore, 3:00 p.m. BST converts to 14:00 UTC on the same date.

The date falls near the end of the UK daylight-saving period, so the offset matters. The UK government’s clock-change calendar lists October 25 as the 2026 date when clocks go back. That is eight days after this match. Use 3:00 p.m. BST when following the fixture from London and 14:00 UTC as the universal reference; do not apply the later GMT offset to this kickoff.

Latest team news before kickoff

Fulham’s head coach Álvaro Arbeloa said in the club’s Friday pre-match press conference that Antonee Robinson is expected to return to the squad. Hugo Larsson is a doubt because of a groin problem. Arbeloa said Fulham would assess Larsson after training and that he was not sure the midfielder would be available for Saturday. At the time of that press conference, the coach said the other players were fit and available. This is the latest club-reported availability information reviewed here; it does not confirm Larsson’s final status or the starting lineup.

Fulham’s matchday preview also reports several Hull City absences. It says Nobel Mendy is out for two weeks with a groin issue and Matt Targett is sidelined for a couple of months with an ankle injury. It lists Mohamed-Ali Cho, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Charlie Hughes, and Jack Butland as unavailable, without assigning an injury reason to each. The preview adds that Mohamed Belloumi was left out of Hull’s starting side against Everton after reporting fatigue following international duty, then came on and scored the equalizer. It does not say whether Belloumi will start at Craven Cottage.

Those Hull details are attributed to Fulham’s published preview; a separate Hull City medical update for this fixture was not among the official pre-match sources reviewed. Neither of the linked club reports publishes a match-specific suspension list. That should not be read as a guaranteed all-clear: check the official match center and both clubs’ updates for any later eligibility news. Starting XIs are also not listed in the pre-match reports reviewed here, so treat any predicted lineup as unconfirmed until the teams are announced.

Form and match context

The Premier League’s Matchweek 7 preview describes Fulham as still seeking their first league win after six matches. Their latest result was a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich Town, decided by a stoppage-time goal. Hull arrive after a 2-2 draw with Everton and, according to the same league preview, are on a four-match winless run. The Tigers conceded twice in each of their previous three league games.

That gives the match a clear pre-game storyline: Fulham are looking for a first win, while Hull are trying to turn a run without a victory into a result. These are snapshots from the league’s October 15 preview, not predictions of the outcome. The clubs’ official team selections and the match itself will determine what happens on the day.

The Premier League has appointed Chris Kavanagh as referee, with Dan Cook and Ian Hussin as assistant referees. The full Matchweek 7 appointments, including the fourth official and video assistant referees, appear in the league’s official match-officials notice.

Where to follow official coverage

Use the Premier League match center for the fixture record, confirmed lineups when published, live match information, and the official report. Fulham’s matchday preview says FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid. Fulham’s news page and Hull City’s official news page are the club sources to check for late availability updates.

Broadcast services depend on the country where a viewer is watching. The materials linked here do not establish a single channel for every territory, so verify the match with a licensed provider in your location rather than relying on a listing for another country. Fulham’s Friday preview says the match has sold out; supporters attending should use the club’s ticketing and matchday guidance for entry and travel details.

Matchday checklist

• Confirm the match remains scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at Craven Cottage.
• Use 3:00 p.m. London time, BST (UTC+01:00), or 14:00 UTC.
• Recheck Fulham’s and Hull City’s official updates for any change to Larsson’s status or the reported Hull absences.
• Wait for the clubs’ confirmed team sheets before treating any starting XI as final.
• Follow the Premier League match center or FFCtv’s listed audio commentary for official match coverage.

The date, venue, scheduled kickoff, referee appointment, and the team-news statements above are supported by official league or club sources. Final availability can still change before kickoff, and a club’s pre-match report is not a substitute for the confirmed team sheet. For international readers, the date-and-time reference remains Saturday, October 17, 3:00 p.m. BST in London (UTC+01:00), or 14:00 UTC.