Summary

  • Kick-off 19:45 BST

  • Two of last season's relegated sides go head-to-head

  • Aleksandar Mitrovic gives visitors the lead

  • Karlan Grant heads leveller for Terriers

  • Ivan Cavaleiro makes it 2-1 with fine finish

  • Huddersfield are winless since February

  1. Here they come...published at 19:43 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    The players walk out on to the pitch, with the rain having seemingly finally come to a halt. Kick-off is coming up in just a moment.

  2. How have they fared so far this term?published at 19:40 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    Huddersfield began their campaign with a 2-1 home defeat against Debry, before drawing 1-1 at QPR last weekend and then being dumped out of the Carabao Cup by League One Lincoln.

    Fulham were also beaten on the opening weekend, away at Barnsley, but they bounced back with a 2-0 win over Blackburn on 10 August.

    The Londoners did not have an EFL Cup game, as they had a bye to the second round by virtue of finishing above the Terriers in the table last term.

  3. Terriers boss Siewert does not fear sackpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    Jan SiewertImage source, Getty Images

    Huddersfield Town boss Jan Siewert has said he does not fear for his position after their winless start to 2019-20 continued with an EFL Cup loss to Lincoln on Tuesday.

    Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Siewert - whose side have won once in 18 games - said he had spoken with chairman Phil Hodgkinson about the club's situation.

    "The chairman made it clear we have to stabilise ourselves in the league and that's the biggest aim," Siewert said.

    Asked if he feared he would be given the sack just seven months after taking charge, Siewert replied: "No."

    You can read more here.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

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    How do you see tonight's game going? You can have your say via #bbcefl on social media.

    Huddersfield fans in particular - many of you seem to be calling for boss Jan Siewert to go already - if so, why? If you're backing him, I'd also love to hear from you.

  5. Lampard 'disgusted' by Abraham abusepublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Football news round-up

    Earlier today, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said social media companies need to do more to stop players being targeted after racial abuse aimed at striker Tammy Abraham.

    The 21-year-old suffered the abuse after missing the decisive penalty in the Uefa Super Cup shootout defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday.

    Chelsea have already condemned the "abhorrent posts" aimed at Abraham.

  6. Listen via BBC local radiopublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    Unfortunately, rights restrictions mean we cannot bring you audio commentary of this match online.

    However, if you're in the relevant local areas, you can of course listen in to live commentary on your local BBC radio station.

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  7. Fulham team newspublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    Steven SessegnonImage source, Rex Features

    Steven Sessegnon starts at right-back for Fulham tonight, making his first league appearance for the club.

    The 19-year-old twin brother of Spurs' ex-Fulham man Ryan Sessegnon comes in for Denis Odoi as the visitors' only change tonight.

    Fulham XI: Bettinelli, S Sessegnon, Mawson, Ream, Bryan, Cairney, Arter, Johansen, Knockaert, Mitrovic, Cavaleiro.

    Subs: Rodak, Christie, Le Marchand, McDonald, Reed, Reid, Kamara.

  8. Huddersfield team newspublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    Karlan GrantImage source, Rex Features
    Image caption,

    Huddersfield Town striker Karlan Grant has scored a penalty in both the side's league games this season

    Huddersfield boss Jan Siewert makes just one change from the side that started the 1-1 draw with QPR last week, with Elias Kachunga coming in for Adama Diakhaby.

    Huddersfield XI: Grabara, Hadergjonaj, Elphick, Schindler, Kongolo, Bacuna, Hogg, O'Brien, Pritchard, Kachunga, Grant.

    Subs: Schofield, Chalobah, Diakhaby, Bockhorn, Van La Parra, Quaner, Mounie.

  9. Can these teams bounce straight back?published at 19:18 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    Tonight's Championship game sees two of last season's relegated Premier League sides go head-to-head.

    Hosts Huddersfield are bidding for their first win in any competition since February, while Fulham are looking to back up last Saturday's win over Blackburn.

    Let's run you through the team news straight away...

  10. Good eveningpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 16 August 2019

    Huddersfield v Fulham (19:45 BST)

    HuddersfieldImage source, Rex Features

    Good evening - how are we all feeling? Wet? Soaked? Drenched?

    Probably all of the above, but - fear not - a weekend of football is here and it all starts in just half an hour! Bring it on.