HUDDERSFIELD VS FULHAM: PREVIEW

It's a real bottom of the table clash on Monday night as Huddersfield Town host Fulham in a hugely crucial game for both teams.

Huddersfield come off the back of a 3-0 loss away to Watford last week, with Fulham also losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth.

Fulham are 19th in the Premier League table, with just five points so far, and just two points ahead of rock-bottom Huddersfield.

Source: Fulham FC

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TEAM NEWS:

Huddersfield are set to welcome back Terence Kongolo, Tommy Smith and Ravij van La Parra from injury and Abdelhamid Sabiri back from illness.

However, Terriers' manager David Wagner has confirmed Danny Williams is out for the home side.

Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald is available after being suspended in their midweek loss to Manchester City in the League Cup.

Joe Bryan is a long-term absentee for the Cottagers with a hamstring injury.

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THE MANAGERS:

Huddersfield manager Wagner has revealed his side are desperate to take the opportunity to get their first win of the season.

"Everyone feels that we are ready and that we really want to take this opportunity," Wagner said.

"We have to create an atmosphere on the pitch and show everyone that the Terriers are here to get something."

Source: Huddersfield Town FC

Fulham boss Slaviska Jokanovic has insisted he remains confident in his own ability, with the manager reportedly being under intense pressure from the Fulham board.

"This kind of situation is part of football," Jokanovic claimed. "I am not here three days, I am here three years and the board must have some kind of opinion about my work.

"From my side, I have the confidence, and believe in my job. People around me are professional and we don't try to make some crazy things.

"We know it's not an easy job ahead of us, we must be brave and encourage the team not to stop, never give up."

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STATS:

- This is the first top-flight meeting between the two sides since April 1952.

- Fulham are unbeaten against the Terriers in their last 11 league meetings.

- Huddersfield could become the second English Football League team ever to fail to score in their opening six league games at home.

- Huddersfield haven't scored at the Kirklees since their goal against Watford in April.

- Fulham have made their worst ever start to a season after 10 matches (W1, D2 and L7).

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BETTING ODDS:

Huddersfield: 27/20

Draw: 12/5

Fulham: 9/4