Fulham are unbeaten in eight meetings with Brighton, dating back to 2017 when the pair were in the Championship, with the Whites winning three of their last four encounters at Craven Cottage.
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
These two sides may start the week six places apart, but they are only separated by four points, so who will continue their impressive start to the campaign with victory on the banks of the River Thames? Of the duo, Brighton & Hove Albion are better off, all the way up in fourth, although there will certainly be some frustration that they're not ever higher. That's because, on Friday night, the Seagulls were held to a 1-1 draw by South Coast rivals Southampton in Sussex, seemingly set for a comfortable victory when Kaoru Mitoma's header broke the deadlock, before playing poorly after the break. Fabian Hürzeler's team remain unbeaten at home, but their form is puzzling, beating Man United, Spurs and Man City at the Amex, whilst being held to draws by Ipswich, Forest, Wolves and now rock-bottom Southampton. Nevertheless, Brighton will still be delighted with their current position and, with games against Leicester, fierce rivals Crystal Palace and West Ham to come before Christmas, there's no reason why they shouldn't remain in the European positions for a little while longer.
Fulham meantime held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, with substitute Tom Cairney enjoying a mixed afternoon in North London, coming off the bench to score the equaliser, before being sent off a quarter of an hour later. During their most-recent home match ten days ago, Marco Silva's side were smashed 4-1 by Wolves, so will feel as though they need to repay their supporters, seeking a third successive home victory over Brighton for the first time since 1985.
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 56
- Fulham Wins: 26. Draws: 8. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 22.
Fulham Team News
Joachim Andersen is sidelined due to an Achilles tendon injury suffered against Wolves, meaning Issa Diop will continue to deputise. In midfield, Marco Silva is short of options considering both Tom Cairney and Saša Lukić are suspended, Harrison Reed is injured and Andreas Pereira was left out of the squad on Sunday, having stated in an interview this week he was 'disappointed' not to have joined Olympique de Marseille during the summer. Given the lack of available alternatives, Silva could restore Pereira to the team, we'll have to wait and see. Lastly, Calvin Bassey will miss Sunday's clash with Arsenal if cautioned.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira, Nelson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Raúl Jiménez is currently without a goal in five Premier League appearances, while the Mexican has never found the net during six previous appearances against Brighton, only facing Crystal Palace, Leicester and Paços de Ferreira more frequently without scoring.
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Adam Webster, Joël Veltman, Jack Hinshelwood, James Milner and Solly March are all sidelined, but Lewis Dunk is back, coming on for the final quarter of an hour on Friday, with the captain likely to start in place of Igor this time. The man Dunk replaced Tariq Lamptey was starting a Premier League match for the first time since 15 May, while Matt O'Riley made his full-Premier League debut against Southampton, now set to face the club he joined as a nine year old before departing 11 years later.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Lamptey, Dunk, van Hecke, Estupiñán; Rutter, O'Riley, Ayari, Mitoma, João Pedro; Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion Players to Watch vs Fulham
Danny Welbeck is seeking to end his four-game goal draught against a club he's faced nine time previously, scoring only once, this for Manchester United at Craven Cottage all the way back in December 2011.
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
We are backing Brighton for victory in West London. Fulham are depleted, due to injuries and suspensions, while the Seagulls have been generally strong all season, hence why we're forecasting an away victory at Craven Cottage: Fulham 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game on TV channel?
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- USA: Peacock
- Canada:Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game on live streaming?
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Thursday 5 December 2024, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (EDT) & 11:30 (PST).