Overview
- Kickoff is Friday at 8pm local time at the Vitality Stadium, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- Bournemouth arrive unbeaten in five league matches and sit sixth after salvaging a late draw at Leeds.
- Fulham come off a 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa with Rodrigo Muniz sidelined, Raul Jimenez a groin doubt, and Kenny Tete unavailable.
- Predicted lineups indicate Josh King could act as a false nine or Adama Traore may start up front, while Bournemouth may restore Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier; Adam Smith and Enes Unal remain out and Lewis Cook is being assessed.
- Match officials are confirmed as referee Simon Hooper with Tony Harrington on VAR.