Fletcher, taking charge of his first ever game as a senior manager, fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation, going completely against Amorim's previous 3-4-2-1 that the Portuguese was wedded to. He started Senne Lammens in net, although deputy Altay Bayindir could get a look-in for this game. Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw were at full-back, with natural left wing-back Patrick Dorgu in a more advanced position off the left flank.