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Fulham FC?

London's oldest professional club: Craven Cottage, the 2010 Europa League run, and the game's poshest fanbase.

Founded
1879
Ground
Craven Cottage
Manager
Alvaro Arbeloa

Last updated November 11, 2026. Managers come and go; we keep this current.

Honors and legacy

Fulham are London's oldest professional club and have a long history of being a "yo-yo club", bouncing between divisions but always with a loyal fanbase behind them. Major honours are limited, but their identity is strong: community-driven, historic, and proudly unfashionable. They are also known as the "poshest" fanbase in England.

Notable achievements:

  • 2010 Europa League finalists (lost to Atlético Madrid)
  • Multiple promotions to the Premier League

Recent history

Fulham enjoyed one of their most stable spells in decades under Marco Silva, who left in 2026 to take over at Benfica after five years in charge. Alvaro Arbeloa, formerly of Real Madrid, where he managed for five months after Xabi Alonso's departure: took over in July 2026, aiming to build on Silva's foundation with a philosophy built around developing young talent.

Greatest ever player

Johnny Haynes: "The Maestro," widely considered Fulham's greatest-ever player. A former England captain and record Fulham appearance holder.

The US sports doppelganger

Chicago Cubs: historic, likeable, occasionally chaotic, with fiercely loyal fans.

Famous fans

  • Hugh Grant
  • Daniel Radcliffe (yes, Harry Potter)

Most famous moment: 2010 Europa League run

The 2010 Europa League run, especially the comeback vs Juventus at Craven Cottage (4-1). Fans still talk about it like folklore.

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NBC has every Premier League game in the US, split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with some in Spanish on Telemundo. Peacock carries the most games, but USA Network games need a cable or live-TV login.

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