Eddie Howe has made four changes to the side that drew 1-1 with AFC Bournemouth last time out with Callum Wilson returning to the side in place of the injured Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy coming in for Ryan Fraser, Sean Longtstaff replacing Joelinton and Sven Botman returning at centre-back for Matt Targett.
NUFC line-up to face Fulham: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Willock, Guimaraes; Almiron, Murphy, Wilson
Subs: Karius, Dummett, Lascelles, Joelinton, Lewis, Targett, Wood, Fraser, Anderson
Here’s why Newcastle are without several players this afternoon...
1. Elliot Anderson (on for Almiron, 72) - 7
Elliot Anderson.
2. Allan Saint-Maximin - hamstring
The Newcastle winger has suffered a setback after returning from a hamstring injury off the bench against Brentford earlier this month. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Alexander Isak - thigh
Alexander Isak withdrew from international duty with Sweden due to a thigh injury. He remains sidelined following a significant setback. He is not expected to return until after the World Cup. Photo: George Wood
4. Matt Ritchie - calf
The winger suffered a calf injury in training during the international break. He is fighting to be back available before the World Cup break. Photo: Stu Forster