It's an all-London clash at Craven Cottage on Saturday as Fulham host West Ham in this intriguing derby fixture.
The Cottagers have made a reasonably positive start to the new campaign, bouncing back from the disappointment of their last-gasp defeat to Man United at Old Trafford on opening day to claim a win over Leicester and a draw away against Ipswich.
They now come up against a West Ham side looking to exact revenge for their 5-0 defeat in this fixture last season. The Hammers gave a good showing in their 3-1 defeat to Man City last time out, but Julen Lopetegui's side could be without German striker Niclas Fullkrug who picked up an achilles problem during the international break.
Fulham play West Ham United on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Craven Cottage. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. BST local time, making it a 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada and a 12 a.m. AEST kickoff in the early hours of Sunday in Australia.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch game as it happens wherever you are in the world.
How to Watch Fulham vs. West Ham in the United States
Saturday's Fulham vs. West Ham match is streaming on Peacock. You'll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.
Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month.
How to Watch Fulham vs. West Ham from Outside the United States
If you find yourself unable to view EPL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month with code SPECIALDEAL, which should be automatically applied.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to Watch Fulham vs. West Ham in the United Kingdom
No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in the UK, due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. kickoff blackout, which prohibits matches being shown in the region at that time in order to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.
That also means that if you're in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you're unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking.
There's one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.
How to Watch Fulham vs. West Ham in Canada
If you want to stream this EPL game live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to Fubo Canada. The service has exclusive rights to every Premier League fixture once again this season.
Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL this season, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It costs CA$30 per month, though you can save some cash by paying quarterly or annually.
How to Watch Fulham vs. West Ham in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch EPL matches live on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season live in Australia.
With exclusive rights to screen all EPL matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.
If you're already an Optus network customer you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 per month. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25.
Fulham vs. West Ham: Key Players to Watch
Fulham's attacking trio of Adama Traore, Emile Smith Rowe, and Andreas Pereira will be key to unlocking West Ham's defense. Traore's pace and power will be a constant threat, while Smith Rowe's creativity and vision will be crucial in creating chances. Pereira's ability to control the tempo of the game and pick out passes will be vital to Fulham's success.
For West Ham, Jarrod Bowen will be the man to watch. Bowen's ability to run at defenders and create chances will be key to West Ham's hopes of getting back into the game. Michail Antonio's physicality and aerial ability will also be a threat to Fulham's defense.
Fulham vs. West Ham: Prediction
This game is a tough one to call. Fulham have a good home record against West Ham, but the Hammers are a tough team to beat. I think this game will be a close one, with Fulham edging it out 2-1.
Fulham vs. West Ham: Recent Head-to-Head Record
- 2023-24: Fulham 5-0 West Ham
- 2023-24: Fulham 2-0 West Ham
- 2022-23: West Ham 1-0 Fulham
- 2022-23: West Ham 0-0 Fulham
- 2022-23: Fulham 3-1 West Ham
Fulham vs. West Ham: Team News
Fulham: Carlos Vinicius is the only injury concern for Fulham.
West Ham: Aaron Cresswell is out with a thigh injury, while Niclas Fullkrug is a doubt with a thigh problem.
Fulham vs. West Ham: Key Takeaways
- Fulham vs. West Ham is a crucial London derby for both teams.
- The game will be available to watch live online on Peacock in the US.
- Fans outside the US can use a VPN to access the game.
- The game is a must-watch for Premier League fans, with two of the league's most exciting teams going head-to-head.
Enjoy the game!
