Buy Manchester City vs Fulham tickets for the 2026/27 Season. Manchester City host Fulham on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 15:00 GMT at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, with the club still marking the date and kick-off as subject to change. That makes this a useful fixture for buyers who want a Saturday Etihad match without the extreme pricing usually attached to a derby or a title-rival visit.
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The Etihad has changed materially for 2026/27, with the expanded north end taking capacity beyond 61,000 and adding more general-admission inventory. Buyers comparing Manchester City tickets can therefore choose from a wider stadium than in previous seasons, but the club's direct home sale still runs through paid membership rather than a normal public general sale.
Fulham bring a full travelling section and a fixture history that is more competitive at this ground than the recent sequence suggests. City have won the last nine Premier League meetings here, yet Fulham won three earlier Etihad league visits between 2006 and 2009, so this pairing has a longer local story than a simple current run of results.
This is not the Etihad's highest-pressure sales date, which can work in the buyer's favour. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea usually pull the market upwards earlier, while a November home game against Fulham can leave a broader spread of upper-tier, side-on and premium listings for longer. The trade-off is that a Saturday slot is naturally easier for domestic and overseas visitors than a late midweek kick-off, so useful pairs can still tighten well before matchday.
Supporters following Fulham also face a smaller pool because the visiting allocation is segregated in the South Stand. Away inventory is therefore structurally tighter than the total stadium capacity suggests, particularly for buyers who need two or more seats together in the visitor section.
Another demand factor is timing within the schedule. The match falls directly before City's late-November home European date and one week before a high-profile domestic away game, which can make this fixture attractive to visitors choosing one Etihad date from a crowded autumn calendar. Hospitality can move on a different curve from standard seats because buyers using the match for a business day or family occasion compare the package first and the opponent second.
Demand also behaves differently by quantity. One upper-tier seat can remain available after good pairs have started to thin, while a family looking for four adjacent places has a much smaller set of workable listings. That is why the stadium's larger 2026/27 capacity does not automatically mean every buyer sees more choice. The practical supply depends on the exact combination of stand, row, quantity and supporter section you need.
Yes, through the secondary market. City's direct route for this match is currently open to Premium, Matchday, Junior and Season Ticket Members, with the fixture placed in the wider group where qualifying members can buy up to four tickets. Premium Membership is listed at £65, Matchday Membership at £38 and Junior Membership at £20, so a one-match visitor using the club route has an access cost before the seat itself is considered.
The club also plans additional ticket releases several weeks before fixtures, including seats placed on its Ticket Exchange by Season Ticket Members. That can create extra direct inventory, but it still sits inside the membership system and remains subject to availability. A marketplace listing is different: you compare the inventory already offered, select the section and quantity you want and buy without first purchasing a City membership.
For Fulham supporters, home membership is irrelevant to the away section. Visiting tickets distributed through the away club use Fulham's own eligibility rules and allocation, while resale buyers should make sure the listing is clearly identified as suitable for away support before paying. A home-area ticket is not a substitute for an away ticket if you intend to wear Fulham colours or support the visitors openly.
Groups should treat the quantity shown on a listing as part of the product, not as a number that can always be changed later. A seller offering two together may not be able to split a larger block in the way a buyer expects, and two separate pairs are not automatically beside one another. Filtering for the full party size at the start gives a more realistic picture of availability and reduces the chance of choosing a section that cannot keep the group together.
Resale pricing for this November 2026 match is shaped by five things: seat location, live supply, how close the purchase is to kick-off, whether seats are grouped together and whether the product is standard seating or hospitality. City currently list member face values for this fixture at £30 to £50 for adults, but resale inventory is a different market and can sit above or below any one seller's earlier asking price as availability changes.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £65 – £120 | Value-led buyers | Often the broadest standard-seat choice |
| Longside standard | £90 – £175 | Clear side-on viewing | Central blocks usually carry a premium |
| Lower tier / central | £125 – £260+ | Closer matchday feel | Pairs can tighten faster than singles |
| Premium seating | £175 – £400+ | Added comfort | Product details differ by block and listing |
| Hospitality / VIP | £240 – £900+ | Occasions and corporate use | May include lounge access, dining or premium seating |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The lowest number on a listing is not always the strongest value. A slightly higher price can make sense if it secures two adjacent seats, a more central angle or a delivery method that suits an international arrival. Compare the full listing rather than treating the headline amount as the only variable.
Price changes can also be uneven across the stadium. A central longside block can hold its value while upper-corner inventory moves lower, and an adjacent pair can stay firmer than two single seats because there are fewer comparable alternatives. Buyers with flexible seating preferences therefore have more room to wait than buyers who need one specific tier or a group together. The useful comparison is between live listings that actually meet your requirements, not between a current seat and a face-value figure from an earlier sale window.
The stadium now combines the long-established East, Colin Bell and South Stand areas with the expanded Pep Guardiola Stand at the north end. Use the Etihad Stadium seating plan to understand the renamed levels and entrances before choosing a block, then compare the available Etihad Stadium tickets for the fixture and price band you want.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Bell Stand | Side-on tactical view | Mid to high | Central blocks suit buyers prioritising the clearest overall angle |
| East Stand | Balanced side-on view | Mid to high | A strong compromise between position, atmosphere and price |
| South Stand lower | Home atmosphere | Mid | Closer to the more vocal home support; check the exact block |
| South Stand upper | Elevated value | Lower to mid | Often useful for buyers who want a full-pitch view at a lower entry point |
| Pep Guardiola Stand | Newer seating and rail areas | Lower to mid | The expanded north end adds more than 7,000 seats and updated level numbering |
| South Stand visitor section | Fulham supporters | Variable | Away fans use South Stand entrances L1, L2 and L3; away colours should not be worn in home areas |
Neutral buyers usually get the simplest experience by choosing a clearly home-designated standard block and keeping colours neutral. If atmosphere matters more than a perfectly central angle, the South Stand can make sense; if reading the full shape of the match matters more, a higher side-on seat is usually the cleaner choice.
The enlarged north end makes older Etihad diagrams less useful for 2026/27. A high seat in the Pep Guardiola Stand can give a broad tactical view but may feel farther from the pitch than a similarly labelled upper-tier seat elsewhere, while the central East and Colin Bell blocks remain the clearest options for buyers prioritising sightline over atmosphere. Read block, level and row together before paying. At a ground above 61,000 capacity, the phrase "upper tier" covers several quite different viewing positions.
City list matchday bars from £130 and hospitality from £240 for this fixture, so the premium route starts much closer to standard resale pricing than it does for a derby. That gap matters for pairs and groups because a package can sometimes offer a clearer product description, a padded seat or indoor pre-match space without moving into the very top spending tier.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday bar package | Friends and first-time visitors | Premium food and drink setting with a padded match seat |
| Restaurant hospitality | Families, guests and business groups | Dining before the match with premium seating |
| Pitch-level premium | Special occasions | Closer access to premium stadium spaces and upgraded service |
| Private box | Corporate groups | Private hosting space with a dedicated seating allocation |
Read the package description closely because food, drinks, lounge hours and seat location differ between products. Hospitality areas are home sections, so Fulham colours and open away support are not suitable there even if the package itself is available to a general buyer.
For an overseas group, premium access can solve more than the seating question. A defined pre-match venue gives everyone one meeting point, a longer arrival window reduces the pressure of entering at the busiest time and included food can simplify the afternoon. It is harder to justify when the only priority is seeing the match for the lowest possible amount, but it can be sensible for client entertainment, milestone trips or groups that value indoor space before kick-off.
Etihad entry is built around mobile NFC tickets, which are loaded into a phone wallet and tapped on the reader at the turnstile. Away allocations can also be issued as paper tickets in some cases, so the delivery method shown on the listing matters more than assumptions based on another match.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| NFC mobile ticket | Download it to the phone wallet before travelling and use the TAP reader at the correct entrance |
| Mobile transfer | Follow the transfer instructions and make sure the accepted account or app is ready before matchday |
| E-ticket or PDF | Read the listing notes to see whether it is used directly, printed or converted before entry |
| Collection or handover | Confirm the collection point, time window and photo-ID requirement in advance |
Check the listing notes before payment, carry valid photo ID and keep the phone charged for mobile entry. Turnstiles open two hours before kick-off, while visiting supporters are advised to arrive no later than one hour before the start, giving extra time for the South Stand approach and ticket checks.
Do the phone setup before leaving your hotel or home. Add the pass to the required wallet while you have reliable internet, open it once to confirm it is visible and carry the same device used during the transfer process. If the order uses collection or another handover method, save the meeting instructions separately rather than expecting the turnstile team to resolve a seller handover. Away-sector buyers should follow the delivery method stated on their own ticket because visiting allocations can use a different format from standard home entry.
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Step1
Open the fixture listing
Start with the match listing and set the quantity you need so the inventory shown is relevant to a single buyer, a pair or a larger group.
Step2
Create or access your account
New buyers can create an account with their contact and address details, while returning buyers can sign in before choosing a seat.
Step3
Compare the sections
Read the stand, block and level information rather than sorting only by price, especially if you prefer a side-on view or need the Fulham away allocation.
Step4
Confirm seats together
If you are buying more than one seat, check the listing wording for adjacent seating or the seller's grouping promise before moving to payment.
Step5
Read delivery and supporter notes
Confirm the delivery type, expected release timing and whether the listing is home, away or hospitality inventory, as those categories are not interchangeable.
Step6
Review the order total
Check the quantity, ticket category and final amount shown at checkout, then make sure the attendee and contact details are accurate before payment.
Step7
Prepare the ticket for entry
Follow the order instructions as soon as delivery arrives, adding a mobile ticket to the correct wallet or completing any required transfer before leaving for Manchester.
Step8
Follow the order status
Use track order with the order details if you need to follow delivery progress before the fixture.
International buyers should choose the ticket first, then make flexible travel plans around the current Saturday 21 November schedule because the club still marks the date and kick-off as subject to change. Mobile delivery works well for overseas visitors because the ticket can be prepared on the phone before reaching the stadium, but the timing of the transfer can still be close to matchday and should be read from the individual listing.
If you need a pair or group together, select that requirement before booking flights around a specific section. The Etihad Campus is connected to central Manchester by Metrolink and the stadium opens two hours before kick-off, so a city-centre stay works without hiring a car. Build enough time into the afternoon for phone setup, security and the correct entrance rather than planning to arrive at the turnstile minutes before the start.
A same-day flight is a poor trade-off even while the fixture remains in the Saturday afternoon slot. A later television move can affect airport transfers, hotel nights and the last train home, while ticket collection or a delayed mobile transfer can add time on matchday itself. Visitors from the Gulf or continental Europe are better served by keeping the football day clear and building the trip around Manchester rather than around one tightly timed arrival connection.
The Premier League history at the current stadium starts in March 2004, less than a year after City moved from Maine Road. The first two Etihad league meetings ended in draws, then Fulham won three of the next four visits between April 2006 and April 2009. That early period matters because it stops the fixture being reduced to the one-sided run that came later.
The balance changed sharply from February 2012. City have won every home Premier League meeting with Fulham since then, a sequence of nine straight victories through the 3-0 result on 11 February 2026. Several were comfortable, but the 3-2 match in October 2024 and the 2-1 game in November 2022 show why a buyer should not assume the scoreline from the most recent seasons will repeat.
The early Etihad years are therefore important context rather than trivia. Fulham took three league wins at this ground between 2006 and 2009 and drew three of the first five meetings, so this was once a productive away trip before the long City run began. That contrast explains why the match-by-match table below is more useful than a single aggregate percentage: it shows two clearly different phases of the same Premier League fixture.
The return league meeting later in 2026/27 is at Craven Cottage, and buyers following both dates can compare Fulham vs Manchester City seats separately because that London fixture has a different venue, allocation and pricing pattern. For this page, every historical number below stays strictly inside Premier League matches at the Etihad with Manchester City as hosts.
The scope here is exact: Premier League meetings at the current Etihad Stadium with Manchester City as the home team, from 27 March 2004 through 11 February 2026. Cup ties, Craven Cottage matches and the 2002/03 league meeting at Maine Road are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 17 |
| Manchester City wins | 10 |
| Fulham wins | 3 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Manchester City goals | 39 |
| Fulham goals | 17 |
| Biggest Manchester City win | 5-0 on 22 Mar 2014 |
| Biggest Fulham win | 1-3 on 12 Apr 2009 |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 27 Mar 2004, 0-0 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 11 Feb 2026, 3-0 |
Scope source note: the totals are calculated from 17 Manchester City home Premier League results against Fulham at the current stadium, cross-checked against 11v11's opposition record and Premier League match records for the recent meetings.
The table lists every Premier League match within the exact venue-and-host scope, newest first. It does not include FA Cup or League Cup meetings at the Etihad, even when the same clubs and ground were involved.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham |
| 05 Oct 2024 | Manchester City 3-2 Fulham |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Manchester City 5-1 Fulham |
| 05 Nov 2022 | Manchester City 2-1 Fulham |
| 05 Dec 2020 | Manchester City 2-0 Fulham |
| 15 Sep 2018 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham |
| 22 Mar 2014 | Manchester City 5-0 Fulham |
| 19 Jan 2013 | Manchester City 2-0 Fulham |
| 04 Feb 2012 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham |
| 27 Feb 2011 | Manchester City 1-1 Fulham |
| 25 Oct 2009 | Manchester City 2-2 Fulham |
| 12 Apr 2009 | Manchester City 1-3 Fulham |
| 26 Apr 2008 | Manchester City 2-3 Fulham |
| 18 Nov 2006 | Manchester City 3-1 Fulham |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Manchester City 1-2 Fulham |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Manchester City 1-1 Fulham |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Manchester City 0-0 Fulham |
Result source note: 11v11's Manchester City versus Fulham record was cross-checked with Premier League match records and contemporary match reports for the scoped results, including the February 2026 meeting.
No membership is required to buy a resale listing on 1BoxOffice. City's own standard home sale uses paid membership criteria, so the two purchase routes work differently.
Buy earlier when seat location or pairs together matter most. Waiting can add listings, but it can also reduce the choice of blocks and grouped seats.
Visiting supporters are placed in the South Stand away allocation and use entrances L1, L2 and L3. Choose a listing clearly marked for away support if you intend to wear Fulham colours.
Mobile delivery is common and the Etihad uses NFC phone-wallet entry for home tickets. Some away or premium products can use another format, so follow the method stated on the listing.
Yes. City currently list matchday bars from £130 and hospitality from £240, while resale package prices depend on the product, seat and live availability.
Sources: Manchester City's official fixture, ticketing, hospitality, stadium and away-fan guidance; Premier League match records; 11v11 head-to-head records; 1BoxOffice live team, venue, seating and competition listings. Historical scores were cross-checked against the Premier League record and contemporary match archives.