Premier League Live Score: Brighton vs Fulham – August 16, 2025

Brighton and Fulham were both lively sides last season, occasionally unsettling the league’s elite. At one stage, both clubs even dared to dream of a Champions League push, but ultimately settled into mid-table positions. Could this season bring a surprise breakthrough?

The preseason mood has been upbeat. Across eight combined friendlies, the two clubs recorded seven wins. Which team will carry that momentum into the Premier League? We’ll find out soon enough.

Brighton – A Path to Renewal

Brighton continue to operate under their trademark “replacement” transfer model. João Pedro left for Chelsea, while rising talent Charalambos Kostoulas arrived as part of the rebuild. Pervis Estupiñán moved on to AC Milan, with Maxim De Cuyper stepping in. Simon Adingra also departed for Sunderland, offset by the arrival of Tom Watson.

The squad is noticeably younger, but the Seagulls are renowned for spotting and developing talent. Under Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton have started the campaign with a five-match unbeaten streak (four wins, one draw). Even without João Pedro, the goals keep flowing — they’ve scored at least twice in every outing so far.

Fulham – Stability as the Key to Success

By contrast, Fulham were one of the quietest teams in the transfer market. Marco Silva’s side barely made a move, with Montpellier goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte the only arrival. The only significant departure was veteran winger Willian, whose contract expired.

Despite playing just three preseason friendlies, the Cottagers looked sharp — sweeping aside Nottingham Forest (3–1), Al-Ittihad (4–2), and Eintracht Frankfurt (1–0). Their attacking trio of Harry Wilson, Raúl Jiménez, and Alex Iwobi are already firing and eager to hit the ground running.

Predicted Line-ups

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen – Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper – Wüf, Ayari – Minteh, Gruda, Mitoma – Rutter
Unavailable: Enciso, Webster, March, Igor, Watson (injured); Baleba, Hinshelwood, Gómez (doubts, injuries)
Head coach: Fabian Hürzeler

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno – Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Cuenca – Lukic, Palhinha – Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi – Jiménez
Unavailable: Robinson (injured); Sessegnon (doubt, injury)
Head coach: Marco Silva

Betting Insights & Prediction

This looks like a classic three-way Premier League clash. Both sides enter the season in good form after promising friendlies. Brighton may enjoy the edge of playing at home, but that doesn’t guarantee victory. Fulham’s preseason results against stronger opponents suggest resilience, and with few injury concerns, they’re in good shape. Backing Fulham “not to lose” (double chance) at 1.96 offers solid value.

Brighton scored 11 goals across five friendlies; Fulham netted eight in three. Last season, Brighton were the Premier League’s top “over 2.5 goals” side, with 27 of 38 matches hitting that mark. Fulham games went over in 22. A repeat looks likely here — Over 2.5 goals at 1.74 is a strong option.

Both teams thrive on attacking football. While Fulham often surrender possession away from home, their sharp counterattacks remain dangerous. With both sides likely to trade blows, a high-scoring draw is possible. For the bold punter: Correct Score 2–2 at odds of 12.0.