Fulham were unbeaten in nine meetings with Brighton, prior to a 2-1 defeat in Sussex the last time the duo met in March; João Pedro converting a 98th minute penalty that afternoon.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham preview
These two clubs finished just seven points and three places apart in the Premier League last season, so will either make a winning start to the new campaign in Sussex? In Fabian Hürzeler's first year in charge, Brighton & Hove Albion ended up finishing eighth, just one spot below the European places, and a return to the continent will be the aim this time round.
The Seagulls concluded last season by collecting 13 points from 15 matches, notably beating both Liverpool and Tottenham, so will be hoping to carry that form into the new campaign. The Albion lost just one of their eight Premier League home games since late-January, beaten on home turf only three times all season, so have to be favourites to prevail on opening weekend.
As for Fulham, it was another season of consolidation for them. They too had aspirations of gatecrashing the European spots, but struggled for consistency, winning only eight of their 18 matches, losing the other ten, in the second half of the campaign.
The Cottagers have spent just £500,000 in the transfer market this summer, signing Benjamin Lecomte to be the new back-up goalkeeper, so supporters are concerned that Marco Silva will grow disgruntled if the club shows a lack of ambition. The Cottagers though did win five of their six pre-season fixtures, for what that is worth, but this'll be a tough opening day trip to the South Coast.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 58.
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 23. Draws: 8. Fulham Wins: 27.
Brighton & Hove Albion team news
Brighton have been busy in the transfer market. João Pedro and Pervis Estupiñán are the noteworthy sales, while there could be a fair few debuts in Sussex. Defenders Diego Coppola, Olivier Boscagli and Maxim De Cuyper are all in contention to start, while 18 year old striker Charalampos Kostoulas is more likely to make his first appearance for the Albion from the bench, should it come here.
Adam Webster and another new attacker Stefanos Tzimas are both injured, while Matt O'Riley started last weekend's friendly win over Wolfsburg, amid interest from Juventus, so it'll be interesting to see if he is involved here.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper; Ayari, Baleba, Rutter; Minteh, Mitoma, Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion player to watch vs Fulham
Danny Welbeck scored ten Premier League goals last season, the first time he'd ever reached double figures in a top-flight campaign, although he's only ever netted once in 11 previous meetings with Fulham, this for Manchester United at Craven Cottage all the way back in December 2011.
Fulham team news
As already mentioned, back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte is Fulham's sole new recruit, so their team will have a familiar look to it.
Antonee Robinson underwent knee surgery in May, thereby sitting out the United States' CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign, still sidelined, so Ryan Sessegnon will start at left-back.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukić, Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham player to watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Raúl Jiménez has had a productive summer. He won the Gold Cup with Mexico in July, netting three times during that tournament, including in the final victory over USA in Houston. Jiménez also scored the only goal during last weekend's pre-season friendly against Frankfurt at Craven Cottage, a spectacular free-kick, so can he net at the Amex, as he did back in March?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham prediction
We make Brighton strong favourites to win this one, with the Seagulls likely to be strong this season, while Fulham may struggle following a quiet summer: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Fulham.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham in the Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham takes place on Saturday 16 August 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).