These two sides have already faced each other twice this season in the Premier League.
It is one a piece as Fulham won 2-0 at Selhurst Park thanks to goals from Emile Smith-Rowe and Harry Wilson. Crystal Palace won 2-0 at Craven Cottage only last month with Daniel Munoz and a Joachim Andersen goal securing their victory.
Before the international break the Cottagers beat Tottenham 2-0 while the Eagles beat Ipswich 1-0.
Due to Newcastle’s participation in the EFL Cup final, Palace also had a mid-season friendly against Norwegian side Ham Kam in Marbella where they also won.
In the last round of this competition the hosts were taken all the way to penalties at Old Trafford where they overcame Man United. On the other hand, the visitors defeated their South London rivals Millwall 3-1 at Selhurst Park.
Both two of these sides have never won a major trophy before and will certainly fancy their chances if they are to progress with five of England’s so called ‘big six’ knocked out in the previous three rounds.
Fulham and Crystal Palace have both appeared in the final before, as Fulham did in 1975, whereas Palace did in 1990 and 2016.
The Cottagers will be hoping to make the Semi Final stage of this competition for the first time since 2002 while the Eagles were in the final four at Wembley in 2022.
Team News
Kenny Tete is unavailable for the game against Palace as he currently has a knee injury and has been out of action since December’s draw with Liverpool.
Antonee Robinson is a doubt for the Quarter Final after having withdrawn from USA duty with a knock.
Harry Wilson is out of the side with a foot problem that he picked up in January’s game against Man United.
Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson could be out for the rest of the season after having undergone surgery on a hamstring injury in February.
Marco Silva should have the rest of his squad available for the game on Saturday
Moroccan Chadi Riad is out for the rest of the season and could miss the start of next with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Cheick Doucoure is also a long-term absentee. He will miss the rest of the season with a meniscus injury.
Will Hughes is “questionable, he’s a bit sick.”
Chris Richards was subbed off with an injury in the USA’s 1-0 loss to Panama, but was fit enough to make the bench against Canada and was an unused substitution.
He will likely start again after having been in the starting eleven for every game since Trevoh Chalobah’s departure.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been passed fit to play against Fulham. The 27-year-old was stretchered off in the last round against Millwall after an injury to his ear which required 25 stitches.
The striker will need to wear a protective mask for his return to the side.
Oliver Glasner has trusted Nottingham Forest loanee Matt Turner up until this stage, but it remains to be seen if this will be the case with Dean Henderson playing in the EFL Cup Quarter Final this season.
Likely Line-ups
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Lukic, Berge; Iwobi, Pereira, Smith-Rowe; Muniz
Henderson; Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Chilwell; Wharton, Devenny; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Key Players
Fulham – Alex Iwobi
A reliable option for Marco Silva’s side operating off the right, through the middle or on the left of midfield but primarily of late on the right.
The Nigerian international has netted seven goals and four assists this term, surpassing his tally of five league goals and two assists in fewer games last season.
Iwobi holds a wealth of experience in this league having previously represented Arsenal and Everton before his move to the Cottagers.
The 28-year-old is impressive on the ball with exceptional dribbling ability and silky skill, and moves the ball well between attacking and defensive positions on the pitch.
Crystal Palace – Ismaila Sarr
The winger has certainly made an impact this season upon his arrival at Selhurst Park from Marseille.
The 27-year-old this season has got his best return in the topflight of English football netting 10 in all contributions beating his tally of 9 in the 2019/20 season at Watford.
The Senegalese attacker uses his pace to his advantage on the pitch to beat his man and get in behind the defence.
Sarr’s movement off the ball is impressive shown through his goal against Ipswich last time out and he is able to operate off the left side and through the middle.
Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The Quarter Final tie is being played at the home of Fulham – Craven Cottage in West London.
What time is kick-off?
The game will be the early kick-off on Saturday 29th March 2025, getting underway at 12:15 GMT.
Will the game be televised?
The match has been selected to be televised, like all of the Quarter Final clashes. It will be shown on ITV1. Live updates of the match will also be available on the Sky Sports website.
Highlights of the game will be available on YouTube shortly after full time.
