Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Fulham (19th, 2 pts) at St James’ Park on Saturday 16 January, kick-off 15:00.

Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9). Fulham are looking for a response, having drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 5, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Fulham 2–0 Newcastle United.

Varless AI expects around 1.6 goals for Newcastle and 1.2 for Fulham, making Newcastle 47% to win, the draw 26% and Fulham 27%.