Buy Fulham vs Sunderland tickets for the 2026/27 Season and you are booking a spring Saturday by the Thames, scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027 at 15:00 at Craven Cottage on Premier League matchday 32. The 3pm slot is provisional until the broadcasters make their selections for that round. A move to the Sunday or an evening kick-off is possible, so keep travel plans flexible until the date is locked in.
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Few grounds in English football feel like this one. Craven Cottage has stood on the north bank of the river since 1896, with a listed Edwardian stand on one side and a brand-new riverside grandstand on the other. Add a Sunderland side playing European football for the first time in more than 50 years and April has real appeal.
Demand for home seats at Fulham has climbed since the Riverside Stand opened in full. Season tickets are sold out with a waiting list, so the single-match pool is smaller than the capacity suggests. For a mid-April Saturday with points on the line at both ends of the table, that pool shrinks further as the date approaches.
The visitors bring the noise. Sunderland finished seventh in 2025/26 to claim a Europa League place, their first European campaign in more than half a century.
The away allocation at Craven Cottage is usually around 2,700 seats in the Putney End. West Ham received exactly that number for their visit in March 2026. Sunderland sell the allocation through their own sales process with priority usually based on loyalty, which means the allocation rarely reaches anyone outside the club's regular away travellers.
Adult away tickets have been priced at £30 in recent seasons under the Premier League's away price cap. That keeps the away section within reach of regular travellers, which is part of why it sells through so quickly.
There is a score to settle too. Sunderland won the reverse fixture 1-0 at the Stadium of Light in August, so Fulham will be looking to square the season series at home. Matchday 32 also falls deep in the run-in, with only six rounds left after it.
Sunderland's European run adds a scheduling wrinkle. If they are still in the Europa League in April, a Thursday tie that week could push this match to the Sunday. That is another reason to hold off on fixed travel until the kick-off is confirmed.
Not easily through the club. Fulham sell home tickets in a fixed order: season ticket holders first, then members ranked by loyalty points, then general sale if anything remains. Popular fixtures rarely reach the general sale stage.
Membership for 2026/27 costs £50 for adults and £30 for juniors. A Membership+ tier at £65 adds a retail voucher and a gift. Members get priority access to every home Premier League match, though priority is not a guarantee when demand outstrips supply.
Season ticket prices rose by 3.5% for 2026/27, yet the waiting list remains. That tells you how few seats are left for anyone outside the existing base. It also explains why resale listings for Fulham home matches tend to hold their value.
Fulham also runs a Ticket Exchange, which only opens once a match has sold out. Stock there is limited and goes quickly. For overseas visitors or anyone without loyalty points, a verified resale listing is usually the realistic route to a seat in a chosen stand.
One warning applies to every buyer. The Putney End is now home-only outside the away blocks, after visiting fans bought seats in the former neutral section. Sunderland supporters found in home areas risk being ejected, so travelling fans should only buy for the away section.
Five factors set the price of a seat for this fixture. Seat location matters most, with central Riverside Stand and Johnny Haynes Stand seats well above the ends. Demand is solid rather than extreme, which keeps resale below the levels seen for London derbies or visits from the title contenders.
Fixture timing counts as well. Prices often firm up once the 2026/27 kick-off slot is fixed. Competition context adds a premium if either side has European places or survival at stake by matchday 32. Hospitality sits in its own bracket, priced by package rather than stand.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £75 – £115 | Getting in at the lowest price | Home blocks in the Hammersmith End and Putney End behind the goals. The widest choice of listings. |
| Longside standard | £95 – £150 | A side view at fair value | Outer blocks of the Johnny Haynes Stand and the Riverside Stand. Good sightlines at mid-range prices. |
| Lower tier / central | £130 – £200+ | Watching from close to halfway | Central Johnny Haynes Stand and lower Riverside Stand seats. Stock is limited because season ticket holders take most of these blocks. |
| Premium seating | £160 – £260+ | The newest seats in the ground | Central Riverside Stand blocks, the highest face-value category at the ground. Close to the pitch with modern facilities. |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £750+ | Food, drink and a guaranteed seat | Packages run from pub-style lounges in the Johnny Haynes Stand to the rooftop Sky Deck. Priced per person. |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, Fulham's 2026/27 adult face values run from £36 to £160 for a top-category seat in the Riverside Stand. Members get £10 off Riverside tickets and £5 off elsewhere. Resale sits above face value because most seats never reach general sale.
Early resale listings for this match started at around £75 per seat behind the goals. Central longside seats sat noticeably higher, while hospitality began just under £200 per person.
Craven Cottage is a compact four-sided ground with the Thames running behind the Riverside Stand. The Johnny Haynes Stand faces it across the pitch, the Hammersmith End sits at the north end and the Putney End backs onto Bishop's Park. The Craven Cottage seating plan shows every block before you choose.
The ground holds more than 29,000 since the Riverside Stand was completed in May 2025. For other matches here this season, see the Craven Cottage Stadium tickets listings.
The ground has a long history. Fulham played their first match here on 10 October 1896, against Minerva in the Middlesex Senior Cup. The record crowd of 49,335 watched a match against Millwall in October 1938, long before the ground became all-seated.
The Riverside Stand changed the ground's character. Its lower tier opened for the 2022/23 season, with the full stand and its rooftop completed in May 2025. At around 30 metres high, it now dominates the river side of the stadium.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith End | Home atmosphere behind the goal | Lower-priced | The home end at the north of the ground, holding around 7,300. A lively spot for Fulham supporters. |
| Putney End (home blocks P1 to P4) | Home fans wanting value | Lower-priced | Home-only seating next to the away section. Visiting fans found here will be removed by stewards. |
| Away section (Putney End, riverside side) | Sunderland supporters only | Lower-priced | Blocks on the river side of the Putney End, entered from Stevenage Road on the Bishop's Park side. Sold through Sunderland. |
| Johnny Haynes Stand | Character and history | Mid-range | Built in 1905 and Grade II listed, with original wooden seating. Older seats are tighter, so read the listing notes on views. |
| Riverside Stand (lower) | Being close to the action | Upper mid-range | The front row sits just 3.5 metres from the pitch. Modern concourses with the river behind. |
| Riverside Stand (upper and premium) | Comfort and a high view | Premium | Home to 2,303 premium seats and the rooftop Sky Deck. The most expensive general seating at the ground. |
Neutral buyers should look at the Johnny Haynes Stand or the outer Riverside blocks. Both sit away from the away section with a side view of the whole pitch. There is no neutral section any more, so keep Sunderland's red and white out of sight in any home area.
The Johnny Haynes Stand rewards anyone who enjoys football history. Archibald Leitch designed it in 1905. It is widely regarded as one of the oldest surviving stands in professional football.
The stand was renamed in 2005 after Fulham's former England captain. Haynes became the first footballer paid £100 a week in 1961. A statue of him stands outside the ground.
In the corner between the Johnny Haynes Stand and the Putney End sits the Cottage itself, the pavilion that gives the ground its name. It holds the changing rooms. Players' families traditionally watch from its balcony.
Fulham's hospitality has expanded sharply with the Riverside Stand. The range now covers relaxed pub-style lounges, a rooftop terrace and private dining overlooking the Thames. Prices for this match start at around £200 per person.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| The Flag | Friends wanting a relaxed pre-match | Seats in the Johnny Haynes Stand with free-flowing drinks and pub-style snacks |
| Matchday Plus | First-time hospitality buyers | A Riverside Stand seat, lounge entry two hours before kick-off plus food and drink vouchers |
| The Dugout | Fans who want to be close to the players | Seats directly behind the dugout, with pitchside access before selected matches |
| Sky Deck | Couples and corporate guests | The rooftop of the Riverside Stand, with views over the Thames towards Putney |
Above these sit The Water's Edge and Constance on Matchdays, both in the Riverside Stand. The Cottage package places guests inside the historic pavilion with access to the players' entrance, limited to six guests per match.
Off-site packages are also offered at The Duke's Head pub and Fulham Palace, both with Riverside Stand seats. Compare inclusions before price, because seat position and catering vary widely between packages.
Families get a useful extra. A crèche for children aged one to eight is available to Sky Deck and Level 1 guests, which makes the upper hospitality tiers a realistic option for parents.
Fulham's ticketing runs through Ticketmaster, with tickets stored in Apple or Google Wallet. From 2026/27 the Premier League requires at least 70% of admissions to be digital, so expect a mobile ticket for most seats.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Added to Apple or Google Wallet, often in the final days before the match. Keep your phone charged for the turnstile scan. |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Used for some listings. Confirm the delivery method in the listing before you pay. |
| Paper ticket | Exemptions exist for some disabled and older fans. Allow time for postal delivery to addresses outside the UK. |
| Collection in London | Pickup at a named point with photo ID and your order reference. Plan it for the morning of the match. |
Read the listing notes before you buy, carry valid photo ID and charge your phone. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off, which means 13:30 for a 3pm start. There is no re-entry and the ground is cashless.
Bags must be no larger than A4. Every bag is searched this season. If you are carrying more, a bag drop operates at Ormiston Bridge Academy on Greswell Street from noon for £5, card only.
Accessible facilities include 95 home and 17 away wheelchair spaces, plus a sensory room in the Johnny Haynes Stand. Gate 1 serves as the accessible and assistance entrance. Audio description must be booked in advance.
Disabled supporters buying through the club pay 50% of the adult price, with a free ticket for a personal assistant. Around 20 accessible parking spaces at Fulham College Boys' School must be booked ahead, with a shuttle to the ground.
The nearest Underground station is Putney Bridge on the District line, around 15 minutes on foot through Bishop's Park with the river on your left. Hammersmith, served by the Piccadilly and District lines, is about 20 minutes away. The 220, 74 and 424 buses stop nearby.
Driving is not a realistic option. A matchday traffic order restricts local streets, with pay-and-display limited to one hour. Weekend engineering works sometimes close the District line, so confirm Transport for London's service updates on the day.
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Step1
Open the fixture
Start from the listing for Fulham against Sunderland in April. Remember the confirmed date could still move to the Sunday of that weekend.
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Set up your account
Create an account before you compare listings. Use your name exactly as it appears on your photo ID.
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Choose your stand
Pick the Hammersmith End for value, the Johnny Haynes Stand for history or the Riverside Stand for comfort. Sunderland supporters should only consider the away section.
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Filter by quantity
Set the number of seats first so you only see listings that keep your group together. Pairs are easier to find than larger groups in the central blocks.
Step5
Compare listings
Weigh the stand, block and row against the price. Several sellers may hold seats in the same area at different prices.
Step6
Read the listing notes
The notes cover delivery method, timing and whether seats are adjacent. Two minutes here prevents a problem at the turnstile.
Step7
Complete secure payment
Pay through the encrypted payment page and you will receive an order reference with a confirmation email straight away. The guarantee applies from that moment.
Step8
Follow delivery to matchday
Use track order with your reference to see progress. Mobile tickets often arrive in the final week, which is routine.
Heathrow is the easiest airport for Craven Cottage, with the Piccadilly line running direct to Hammersmith. Mobile tickets work for overseas buyers, while paper tickets need extra time for international post. If you need seats together, filter by quantity before you browse.
The bigger planning risk is the date. Broadcast picks and Sunderland's European schedule could both move the match, so book flexible flights or stay for the whole weekend until the kick-off is confirmed. A Sunday switch is the most likely change if one comes.
Allow extra time on the day itself. Crowds build through Bishop's Park in the hour before kick-off. After the final whistle, the narrow streets around the ground slow everyone down, so plan a later train or flight home.
Sunderland supporters face a trip of around 276 miles by road. Grand Central runs direct trains from Sunderland to London King's Cross in around three and a half hours. More frequent services run from Newcastle, with the fastest taking under three hours.
Fulham makes an easy base for a weekend. Bishop's Park, opened in 1893, runs along the river beside the ground. Next door, Fulham Palace was home to the Bishops of London for centuries and is free to visit.
Pubs fill early on matchday. The Crabtree, a riverside pub with a large garden, is around ten minutes' walk away. The Eight Bells near Putney Bridge, licensed since 1629, was once used by the club as a changing room and is popular with visiting fans.
The story at Craven Cottage starts with a milestone. Sunderland were Fulham's first ever Premier League opponents at the Cottage, on 22 August 2001. The 2-0 win gave Fulham their first Premier League victory.
The fixture then moved away for a spell. Fulham played home matches at Loftus Road in 2002/03 while the Cottage was redeveloped, so that season's meeting falls outside this record. From 2007 to 2014 the clubs met here every season, with Sunderland winning three of the seven matches in that run.
Several figures link the clubs. Chris Coleman played for Fulham before managing them from 2003 to 2007, then took charge of Sunderland in 2017/18. Paul Bracewell played for Sunderland in three spells and later managed Fulham.
Lee Clark made the move between the clubs as a player. He won the 1998/99 First Division title with Sunderland, then joined Fulham in 1999. Two years later he won the same division again, helping take Fulham into the Premier League for that first meeting at the Cottage.
The match has also seen high drama. In May 2012 Fulham restored their lead around 15 seconds after Sunderland had equalised, winning 2-1. In January 2014 Sunderland won 4-1, with a hat-trick that lifted them off the bottom of the table.
The pattern is unusual. Fulham have won more games here, yet Sunderland have scored more goals. When the visitors win at the Cottage, they tend to win comfortably.
All figures below cover Premier League meetings at Craven Cottage with Fulham as hosts, from the first in 2001 to the most recent in 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 10 |
| Fulham wins | 5 |
| Sunderland wins | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Fulham goals | 11 |
| Sunderland goals | 12 |
| Biggest Fulham win | 2-0 (22 Aug 2001) |
| Biggest Sunderland win | 1-4 (11 Jan 2014) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 22 Aug 2001 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 22 Nov 2025 |
Source: 11v11, worldfootball.net and Sky Sports match reports, cross-referenced match by match. The 2002/03 meeting at Loftus Road is excluded.
Across every Premier League meeting at all venues up to the end of 2025/26, the clubs met 22 times. Fulham won ten, Sunderland five, with seven drawn.
The ten meetings at the Cottage have averaged 2.3 goals a game. Only two have finished goalless, in October 2008 and December 2010. Both came during a spell when neither side found it easy to score in this fixture.
Scores are shown with Fulham first, newest meeting at the top.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2025 | 1-0 |
| 11 Jan 2014 | 1-4 |
| 18 Nov 2012 | 1-3 |
| 06 May 2012 | 2-1 |
| 11 Dec 2010 | 0-0 |
| 06 Dec 2009 | 1-0 |
| 18 Oct 2008 | 0-0 |
| 05 Apr 2008 | 1-3 |
| 02 Jan 2006 | 2-1 |
| 22 Aug 2001 | 2-0 |
Source: 11v11, worldfootball.net, Sky Sports and FotMob, with every score confirmed by at least two independent records.
Premier League broadcast picks for April are usually announced several weeks ahead. Your ticket stays valid if the match moves within that weekend.
In the riverside blocks of the Putney End, with tickets sold through Sunderland. Anyone wearing Sunderland colours should buy for that section only.
Only if it is A4 size or smaller. Larger bags can be left at the paid bag drop near the ground.
Every package includes a match seat with lounge access, while food and drink vary by tier. Entry-level options cover drinks and snacks, with dining at the top end.
Usually, especially behind the goals. Filter by quantity first and each listing will show whether its seats are adjacent.
Sources: Fulham FC official club website (fulhamfc.com) and hospitality.fulhamfc.com for ticketing, membership and hospitality information; Sunderland AFC official club website (safc.com); Premier League for fixture scheduling and digital ticketing rules; Fulham Supporters' Trust; Transport for London; Historic England listing records; 11v11, worldfootball.net and Sky Sports match reports for head-to-head data.