Fulham have announced that they will face Spanish side Villarreal in their final pre-season friendly at Craven Cottage on Sunday 31 July.

The 3pm fixture will represent the official test event for the new Riverside Stand a week before the beginning of the Premier League campaign against Liverpool. Unai Emery’s outfit will represent a serious test for Marco Silva’s side having reached the semi-finals of the Champions’ League last term having lifted the Europa League in 2021.

Tickets for the intriguing encounter will go on sale on Thursday at 10am and are priced at £20 for adults, £10s for over 65s and 18-21 olds and £5 for juniors.