Brighton XI vs Fulham – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Brighton & Hove Albion travel to Craven Cottage on Saturday, aiming to overcome their status as “bogey team” victims against Fulham.

Fabian Hürzeler’s side has moved through the season as the league’s most resilient outfit. They have avoided defeat in eight games after conceding first, more than any other team. However, their record against Fulham is a major cause for concern. The Seagulls have won just 9% of their Premier League meetings with the Cottagers. A win today is essential to break that cycle and keep their European qualification hopes alive.

Brighton Team News

Fabian Hürzeler manages a squad that is slowly returning to full strength after recent illnesses. Notably, Maxim De Cuyper has recovered from the sickness that kept him out of Monday’s draw. He is expected to return to the matchday squad immediately. Yankuba Minteh and Carlos Baleba are also pushing for starts after impressing off the bench.

Consequently, Bart Verbruggen will start in goal behind a defensive partnership of Lewis Dunk and Jan Paul van Hecke. Van Hecke is currently the most productive centre-back in the league for goal involvements. In midfield, Carlos Baleba is likely to replace Jack Hinshelwood to provide more physicality. Danny Welbeck is expected to lead the line. He will be supported by the creative talents of Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter as Brighton seek their first-ever Premier League win at the Cottage.

Brighton Predicted Lineup

Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Gross, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League fixture takes place at Craven Cottage on Saturday, 24 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.

How to watch Fulham vs Brighton?

In the UK, live coverage is restricted by the Saturday afternoon blackout. Highlights will be available on BBC One during Match of the Day at 22:30 GMT.

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