PREVIEW: FULHAM (H)

11 August 2021

All you need to know ahead of Town’s first 2021/22 home game

- Huddersfield Town vs Fulham preview
- First 2021/22 Sky Bet Championship home game
- Tickets still available

533 days later, we will finally be reunited at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday 14 August 2021 when Huddersfield Town welcome Fulham in the Sky Bet Championship; 3pm kick-off.

Town go into Saturday’s game off the back of their 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday 7 August.

Fulham also go into the game following a draw in their opening fixture, a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough.

THE OPPOSITION

The conclusion of last season saw Fulham relegated from the Premier League with 28 points.

In June 2021, Fulham announced that then Head Coach, Scott Parker, had left the Club by mutual consent.

Two days later, former Everton Manager Marco Silva was appointed as new Head Coach on a three-year deal.

Fulham will be looking to put 2020/21 behind them and secure their place back in the Premier League at the first attempt.

ONES TO WATCH

Harry Wilson

The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal with Fulham in July 2021. Joining from Liverpool, the midfielder scored his first goal for the Club on his debut against Middlesbrough on 8 August 2021. Wilson spent last season on loan with Cardiff City, making 37 appearances. He scored seven goals, including his first professional hat-trick in Cardiff’s 4-0 away win at Birmingham City.

Aleksandar Mitrović

Mitrović joined Fulham on loan from Newcastle United in February 2018. He scored his first goal for the Cottagers in their 1-1 draw with Bristol City, kickstarting a run of form that saw him score six goals in four matches. In July 2018 he signed a permanent contract with Fulham, which has since been extended to keep him at the Club until 2024. 2020/21 saw the striker contend with various injuries, but he still made 27 appearances for Fulham.

Tosin

The defender signed for Fulham from Manchester City in October 2020, ending his 18-year association with his home club. His first season with the Cottagers saw him make 33 appearances. Sky Sports described his first season as a “seamless transition” to the Premier League due to his impressive performances, including helping keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 over reigning champions Liverpool in March 2021.

TEAM NEWS

Town Head Coach Carlos Corberán will provide an update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday’s game during his virtual press conference on Thursday 12 August 2021.

KIT

Town will be in their new 2021/22 home kit at the John Smith’s Stadium.

You can buy yours by CLICKING HERE.

HOW TO WATCH

TICKETS

Tickets are on sale online now - CLICK HERE - and are available to purchase from the Ticket Office.

Adults - £25
65s and over - £20
18s and under - £15
Under-11s - £10

Disabled supporters should pay their relevant price class, with a companion ticket free of charge.

Tickets for wheelchair users are priced at £20, with a companion ticket free of charge.

NEW - DIGITAL DELIVERY!

Supporters who purchase their ticket online will see a new ‘digital delivery’ option!

If this option is selected, you will receive an email that allows you to print your tickets at home, or add the ticket to your smartphone via the Apple Wallet or Google Pay functions.

Details on how to download your ticket to your smartphone will be on the email that you receive after purchasing your ticket.

If you have any further queries, please email ticketenquiries@htafc.com.

PAY ON THE DAY

The Club will not be operating cash turnstiles on Saturday.

Therefore, supporters wanting to buy tickets on the day must purchase them from the Ticket Office.

The Club would advise you to buy your tickets in advance, or arrive in plenty of time on Saturday.

CAR PARKING

You can book parking in Town’s Gasworks Street car park for home match days, priced at just £5 per car.

Book your spot by CLICKING HERE.

HOW TO LISTEN

If you’re unable to attend the game, you’ll be able to listen along via iFollow HTAFC!

Town fans will be able to listen to Saturday’s game through our live audio commentary by purchasing either a Monthly or Audio Match Pass to tune in live. You can purchase a UK Season Pass for £45, Monthly Pass for £4.49 and an Audio Match Pass for £2.50.

CLICK HERE to sign up to iFollow HTAFC!

Match Reports

REPORT: TOWN 1-5 FULHAM

14 August 2021

Terriers fall to defeat against Fulham

- Huddersfield Town beaten 5-1 by Fulham
- Fulham reduced to 10 men late in the game
- Matty Pearson on the scoresheet

Huddersfield Town fell to defeat in their second Sky Bet Championship game of the new season.

Three first half goals saw Fulham leave Town with plenty of work to do in the second 45, before they sealed their win with a further two.

Fulham came out of the blocks fastest, forcing Ryan Schofield into a superb save in the second minute. Josh Onomah sent an effort from 20 yards, but Schofield got across in time to claw the ball out of the bottom left corner.

Town responded instantly, with Duane Holmes testing the visitors' ‘keeper. Unfortunately, his shot was pushed behind.

The Terriers, and their supporters, thought they’d taken in the lead when Matty Pearson drilled an effort home. However, the assistant had his flag up!

It was Fulham who opened the scoring in the ninth minute. Sorba Thomas overhit a back-pass and in his attempt to keep it in, Schofield’s clearance hit a sliding Mitrovic.

Schofield produced an excellent stop moments later, getting low to save a powerful volley from Mitrovic.

The offside flag was up again as the clock marked 31 minutes of play. This time, it was for Fulham, ruling out Mitrovic’s second attempt at a brace.

Onomah got his goal to double the Cottagers’ lead, getting the final touch on a Fulham corner.

Sorba Thomas showcased his excellent corners once against as the clock continued to count down to half-time. This time, it was Pearson who rose highest to nod it home, securing his first goal for the Terriers on his home debut!

Fulham responded instantly, reviving their two-goal lead thanks to Fabio Carvalho, who was able to place a pull-back underneath Schofield at close range.

Town made two changes at the break, seeing Scott High and Fraizer Campbell replace Alex Vallejo and Danny Ward.

The substitutions saw the Terriers change their formation to 3-5-2, with Josh Koroma moving to join Campbell up front.

It was a slow start to the second half, with no clear-cut chances.

The first half chance of the side saw Thomas find Koroma on the edge of the box. Unfortunately, his curling effort was straight at the ‘keeper.

Fulham came back with a chance of their own, seeing Harry Wilson’s volley hit the bar after Schofield had saved Carvalho’s initial effort.

The Cottagers went down to 10 men for the final 18 minutes. Levi Colwill was booked for fouling Harry Wilson, who kicked him in return.

The visitors added their fourth goal of the afternoon through second half substitute Cavaleiro, who collected a pass from Seri and lifted the ball over the advancing Schofield.

Thomas delivered two opportunities for Town in the closing minutes. His free-kick was volleyed well over the crossbar by Colwill, whilst his corner saw Hogg head the ball just over the bar.

Cavaleiro got his brace in added time, firing across Schofield into the bottom corner.

The Terriers are back in action on Tuesday 17 August 2021, when they host Preston North End.

Town’s line-up (4-2-3-1)

Ryan Schofield; Levi Colwill, Naby Sarr, Matty Pearson, Ollie Turton; Alex Vallejo (Scott High, 46’), Jonathan Hogg; Sorba Thomas, Duane Holmes (Jordan Rhodes, 64’), Josh Koroma; Danny Ward (Fraizer Campbell, 46’)

Unused Subs

Nicholas Bilokapic; Pipa, Reece Brown, Tom Lees

Scorer

Matty Pearson, 40’

Town Bookings

Levi Colwill, 74’