Fulham Football Club is London’s oldest professional football club, based in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London. Universally known as "The Cottagers," the club competes in the Premier League and plays its home matches at Craven Cottage, a legendary riverside stadium on the banks of the River Thames that has been their home since 1896.
Founded in 1879 as Fulham St Andrew's Church Sunday School FC, the team adopted their famous white shirts and black shorts in 1903. Over its long history, Fulham became synonymous with stylish football and legendary figures, most notably England icon Johnny Haynes, whose statue stands outside Craven Cottage today.
Fulham’s modern history is defined by unforgettable cup runs and resilience. They reached the FA Cup Final in 1975 and launched a fairytale campaign in 2010, storming all the way to the UEFA Europa League Final under Roy Hodgson. Known for their offensive fluency and ability to bounces back into top-tier football, Fulham continues to hold a distinct and cherished place in English football culture.
The Cottagers maintain fierce local West London rivalries with Chelsea, Brentford, and Queens Park Rangers, with the West London Derby against Chelsea remaining their most historic local clash.
