The Premier League’s opening weekend continues on Saturday afternoon as Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Fulham to the Amex Stadium. Both sides finished in mid-table last season, but while Brighton are targeting another push toward Europe under Fabian Hürzeler, Fulham appear set for a campaign of consolidation after a quiet summer.
Recent Context
These two clubs were separated by just seven points and three places in the 2024–25 table. Brighton’s strong finish under Hürzeler saw them climb to eighth, just shy of the European places, thanks to a late surge that included victories over Liverpool and Tottenham. The Seagulls proved particularly tough at home, losing only three league games at the Amex all season.
Fulham, meanwhile, endured a patchy campaign. Marco Silva’s side flirted with a European challenge but ultimately lacked consistency, winning just eight of their last 18 league fixtures. While pre-season brought optimism with five wins from six matches, their lack of transfer activity has left supporters concerned about stagnation.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 58
- Brighton Wins: 23
- Draws: 8
- Fulham Wins: 27
- Last Meeting: Brighton 2–1 Fulham (March 2025, Premier League)
Fulham had enjoyed a nine-match unbeaten run against Brighton before that defeat earlier this year, sealed by a dramatic 98th-minute João Pedro penalty.
Team News

Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls have been active in the market, though their summer was also defined by notable sales—João Pedro and Pervis Estupiñán departed for big fees. Incoming players such as defenders Diego Coppola, Olivier Boscagli and Maxim De Cuyper could debut on Saturday.
Teenage striker Charalampos Kostoulas may feature off the bench, while Adam Webster and forward Stefanos Tzimas are sidelined through injury. Midfielder Matt O’Riley, linked with Juventus, is available for selection.
Predicted Brighton XI (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper; Ayari, Baleba; Rutter, Minteh, Mitoma; Welbeck
Player to Watch – Danny Welbeck: The veteran striker reached double figures in the Premier League last season for the first time in his career, scoring ten goals. However, his personal record against Fulham is poor—just one goal in 11 appearances. Brighton will hope he can change that narrative here.
Fulham
The Cottagers’ only signing has been back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, meaning the starting lineup will look familiar. The biggest enforced change is at left-back, where Ryan Sessegnon steps in for the injured Antonee Robinson, who is still recovering from knee surgery.
Predicted Fulham XI (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukić; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Jiménez
Player to Watch – Raúl Jiménez: The Mexican striker enters the new season in good form, fresh off winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he scored three goals including in the final. He also netted a superb free-kick in Fulham’s pre-season win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Key Battles
- Kaoru Mitoma vs Kenny Tete: Brighton’s electric winger will look to exploit space out wide against Fulham’s steady right-back.
- Andreas Pereira vs Brighton’s midfield pivot: Fulham’s creative spark must break down a Brighton midfield that likes to press high and control possession.
- Danny Welbeck vs Fulham’s centre-backs: Welbeck’s movement against Andersen and Bassey will be crucial to Brighton’s attacking threat.
Prediction
Brighton come into this fixture as strong favourites, boasting a solid home record and greater squad depth despite losing key players in the transfer market. Fulham’s lack of summer reinforcements could see them struggle against a team full of energy and momentum under Hürzeler.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2–1 Fulham
Match FAQs
When is Brighton vs Fulham?
Saturday, 16 August 2025 – Kick-off at 15:00 (BST) / 10:00 (EDT) / 07:00 (PDT).
Where is the match being played?
The Amex Stadium, Brighton.
How can I watch Brighton vs Fulham on TV and live stream?
- UK: Not broadcast live
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo, Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada, fuboTV Canada