Fulham looking to equal club record in Bournemouth clash

Fulham will attempt to equal a club record when they travel to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth on Saturday.

After winning promotion from the Championship last season, Fulham have enjoyed a promising campaign, picking up 39 points from 27 league games.

They also looked well set to advance to the FA Cup semi-finals when they took the lead in their last-eight tie against Manchester United before the international break.

However, chaos ensued in the 71st minute, resulting in red cards for Willian, Aleksandar Mitrovic and manager Marco Silva.

Man United went on to claim a 3-1 victory, leaving Fulham to focus on their push for the European places, with just three points separating them from the top six.

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Having lost their last three games in all competitions, the Cottagers will look to get their campaign back on track when they travel to the South coast on Saturday.

With five away league wins to their name this season, Fulham have the chance to equal a club record of six away top-flight victories in a single campaign.

The West London side originally set the record in 1960-61, before they replicated the feat in the following season.

Fulham can take confidence from the fact that they emerged victorious from their only previous away meeting with Bournemouth in the Premier League.

The Cottagers claimed a 1-0 away top-flight win in April 2019 thanks to a Mitrovic penalty, but with the Serbia international suspended this time around, the visitors will need to find another match-winner.