Fulham football club (The Cottagers)

Founded in 1879, Fulham are the oldest London based football club. Having spent much of their history in lower divisions, Fulham have Also had significant spells in the top flight during the 1960s and 2000s.

Although they have never won a major trophy, Fulham reached the FA Cup final in 1975, as well as the Europa League final in 2010. After being taken over by owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al-Fayed in 1997, Fulham experienced a meteoric rise from the fourth to the top tier of English football.

Between 2002 and 2004 Fulham were forced to ground share with QPR due to the reconstruction work taking place at Craven Cottage.

Following Premier League promotion in 2001, Fulham enjoyed a long spell in the division. Previously they had not competed in the top flight since 1968.