Match Overview

Fulham welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Craven Cottage in a mid-table Premier League meeting with both sides seeking consistency. Fulham sit 11th on 31 points after 22 matches, showing a steady home output but occasional lapses. Brighton are 12th after 22 games and come in with mixed away results yet a consistent scoring threat. Their last league meeting ended 1-1 in August 2025, hinting at another tight contest.

• Fixture: Fulham vs Brighton & Hove Albion
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Craven Cottage
• Date: 24-01-2026
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Fulham

• B. Leno
• J. Andersen
• T. Castagne
• C. Bassey
• A. Robinson
• S. Berge
• H. Wilson
• R. Sessegnon
• A. Iwobi
• R. Jiménez
• Kevin

Brighton & Hove Albion

• B. Verbruggen
• J. van Hecke
• L. Dunk
• F. Kadioglu
• M. De Cuyper
• D. Gómez
• Y. Ayari
• C. Baleba
• J. Hinshelwood
• D. Welbeck
• B. Gruda

Injury & Suspension Report

Fulham

• E. Smith Rowe – Injury
• S. Lukić – Injury
• K. Tete – Hamstring Injury
• Rodrigo Muniz – Hamstring Injury

Brighton & Hove Albion

• M. De Cuyper – Illness
• S. Tzimas – Knee Injury
• A. Webster – Knee Injury
• S. March – Knee Injury
• M. Wieffer – Toe Injury

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings have been balanced, typically producing just over 2.5 goals per game. Across 21 clashes, Fulham have 7 wins, Brighton 8, with 6 draws. The last league encounter finished 1-1, reflecting the tight margins that often separate these sides.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Fulham’s home form shows a clear pattern: controlled phases of possession punctuated by quick breaks. They have scored nine times across their last five home games, but a narrow 1-0 defeat to Leeds highlighted that game management can still waver. At 11th with 31 points, Fulham’s season has mixed results but a defined approach that tends to be effective at Craven Cottage.

Harry Wilson’s home form

H. Wilson has become a focal point for Fulham in the final third. He has seven league goals, including strikes in three straight home matches, and his sharp decision-making suits Fulham’s blend of measured build-up and direct moments. If Fulham are to find a breakthrough here, Wilson’s timing and end product remain central.

D. Gómez’s away impact

Brighton’s away run has been mixed—two defeats and two draws in their last five on the road—but they have still scored six in that span. D. Gómez has been a consistent threat with six away goals from 15 appearances this season. Alongside D. Welbeck and B. Gruda in the XI, Brighton carry enough threat to turn limited chances into results.

Tactical outlook

Expect a measured tempo with both teams prioritizing structure. Fulham’s compact shape and counters should test Brighton’s back line, while Brighton’s disciplined patterns and transitions can stretch Fulham when possession turns over. The previous 1-1 between these sides and their recent form trends both point toward a tight margin rather than an open contest.

Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion. A balanced game where Fulham’s home solidity and Wilson’s form meet Brighton’s away scoring edge, likely resulting in shared points.