Fulham did the double over Brentford last season, so are seeking three successive victories over their West London neighbours for the first time since 1980. The Bees have lost just two of their last 14 visits to Craven Cottage, albeit both have come in the last three seasons.
Fulham vs Brentford preview
These two clubs are located just four miles apart in West London, and they also begin the weekend as next door neighbours in the Premier League table, so who will surge up the standings with a win?Of the pair, Fulham kick off one point better off, after claiming their first victory of the season last Saturday. Marco Silva's side appeared set to be held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Leeds, only for one of the flukiest own goals you're ever likely to see gifted them victory in the 94th minute.
Before this, the Whites had earned 1-1 draw with both Brighton and Manchester United, before being beaten 2-0 at Chelsea in a game riddled with refereeing incompetence and controversy. Thus, Fulham have remained competitive throughout, so will they now beat their local rivals on Saturday night?
As for Brentford, they progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round on Tuesday, holding Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw at home, with Aaron Hickey equalising thanks to a stupendous second half volley. In the subsequent shootout, the Bees converted all four of their spot-kicks, but back-up goalkeeper Hákon Valdimarsson would be the hero, making two saves.
This continued an excellent week for Keith Andrews' side, rescuing a well-deserved 2-2 draw with Chelsea last weekend, thanks to Fábio Carvalho's last-gasp equaliser that sparked wild scenes of celebration. However, Brentford have lost both away Premier League matches to date, defeated in Nottingham and Sunderland, something they'll look to put right on the banks of the River Thames.
Fulham vs Brentford head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 68.
- Fulham Wins: 25. Draws: 18. Brentford Wins: 25.
Fulham team news
After impressing off the bench against Leeds, club-record signing Kevin is expected to start this Saturday night derby, possibly displacing the hero of this fixture last season Harry Wilson out-wide.
Meantime, fellow new recruit Samuel Chukwueze will be hoping to make his own debut while Antonee Robinson, who is working his way back to fitness, could displace Ryan Sessegnon at left-back.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Brentford: (4-3-3): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Kevin, King, Iwobi; Muniz.
Fulham player to watch vs Brentford
We've already mentioned him, but worth spotlighting Kevin once again. He scored five goals in five appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk before making the move to West London this summer, three of which came against Beşiktaş, so will he mark his full-Premier League debut with a goal?
Brentford team news
Keith Andrews did make ten changes for the mid-week EFL Cup success, Sepp van den Berg the only player to keep his place, so did anyone impress against Aston Villa enough to force there way in?
Reiss Nelson, who was at Fulham last season of course, debuted for the Bees on Tuesday, his first appearance for anyone since suffering a serious hamstring injury at Craven Cottage on 4 December.
Andrews switched to a back five for Chelsea's visit last weekend, but will surely revert to a four here, with club-record signing Dango Ouattara returning in attack, while Mikkel Damsgaard will start, having sat out last Saturday's draw due to illness. Jordan Henderson came very close to joining Fulham in 2012, as part of a swap deal involving Clint Dempsey, but is probably glad he stayed at Liverpool.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-3-3): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
Brentford player to watch vs Fulham
All three of Igor Thiago's goals for Brentford have come this season and away from home, on target at Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Sunderland, so will he maintain this streak?
Fulham vs Brentford prediction
Anyone tuning in for this West London derby on Saturday night should be treated to an entertaining game, but we can't call a winner, so are playing it safe and saying score draw: Fulham 1-1 Brentford.
Fulham vs Brentford FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Brentford in the Premier League on TV channel?
Fulham vs Brentford in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
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How to watch Fulham vs Brentford in the Premier League on live streaming?
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What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Brentford in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Brentford takes place on Saturday 20 September 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).