Premier League rules block defender from playing in Fulham v Newcastle United - and next season
Fulham v Newcastle United team news: Fulham will be without a key player for the final match of the 2025/26 campaign at Craven Cottage.
Newcastle United and Fulham will be without several key players for Sunday’s Premier League finale at Craven Cottage (4pm kick-off).
Both sides head into the game level on points and hoping to break into the top half of the table on the final day.
Newcastle sit 11th, two places ahead of Fulham in 13th due to their superior goal difference.
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Injury news
The Magpies will be without Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Lewis Miley due to injury. Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are also doubts for the trip to London this weekend.
Ryan Sessegnon is a major doubt for Fulham due to injury, while defender Joachim Andersen is suspended for the match.
Fulham star handed three-match Premier League ban
The Danish centre-back, who had previously been linked with a move to Newcastle during his time at Crystal Palace, was shown a straight red card during Fulham’s 1-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth at Craven Cottage earlier this month.
Andersen’s challenge on Adrien Truffert went to VAR and saw him sent off and handed a three-match ban.
The 29-year-old missed Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers over the weekend and remains suspended for Sunday’s match against the Magpies. His three-match ban doesn’t end with the season, as he will also miss Fulham’s opening game of the 2026/27 campaign.