West Ham United have confirmed their team news for the Carabao Cup third-round tie against Fulham. This update, published on 2 October 2026, reflects the final fulham vs west ham united lineups from London Stadium. Nuno Espírito Santo picked his starting side shortly before kick-off at 7:45pm BST on 15 September 2026.
Max Kilman wore the armband. Jarrod Bowen and Joël Piroe dropped to the bench instead of starting. That decision was first reported in our original confirmed lineup report, and it still stands as the final team sheet handed in on the night.
Confirmed West Ham XI to face Fulham at London Stadium
West Ham’s XI read: Herrick, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Morato, Engels, Kanté, Orford, Mukasa, Pablo and Ajala. Kilman captained the side for the evening.
The win over Wrexham set the tone. West Ham thrashed the Welsh side 6-0 in the Championship beforehand. That result showed the depth Nuno Espírito Santo could call upon for this cup tie, and it gave him room to rotate against Fulham with real confidence.
Fulham vs West Ham United matchday squad breakdown
The fulham vs west ham united squad news centres on two senior forwards. Jarrod Bowen and Joël Piroe both began on the bench, rather than in Nuno Espírito Santo’s starting XI, for this Carabao Cup third-round tie.
The full substitutes list was Hermansen, Piroe, Solomon, Castellanos, Bowen, Magassa, Scarles, Golambeckis and Mayers. That gave the head coach attacking cover. Castellanos and Bowen offered pace and directness from the bench, while Piroe stood by as an alternative central striker if Nuno needed to change the game.
Supporters can also check our head-to-head record against Fulham for more on this cup rivalry, and how the two sides have fared against each other in recent meetings.
What happens next for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side
This is round three of the Carabao Cup. Premier League and Championship clubs typically enter at this stage. It is a straight knockout tie. Any match level after 90 minutes goes to extra time, then penalties if needed, as set out in the Carabao Cup extra time rules.
Away from team selection, West Ham have opened a fan consultation on the club crest. The process is ongoing. The club have yet to confirm when it will conclude, or what, if anything, will change as a result.
