They were promoted to the Premier League on 26 May 2018, by winning 1–0 in the 2018 EFL Championship play-off final against Aston Villa.

Fulham announced five pre-season friendlies against Piast Gliwice, FC Zlin,[42] Wolfsburg,[43] West Ham United and Darmstadt 98.

[44] A further friendly against Queens Park Rangers was played behind closed doors on the 12 July.

Source: Sky Sports On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

[46][47] In the FA Cup, Fulham entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Southampton.