Brighton vs. Fulham preview, lineups, team news, streaming and how to watch on TV

This Saturday, 16th August, Brighton & Hove Albion host Fulham for the 2025-26 Premier League season opener.

Below is our match preview featuring predicted lineups, team news, and more.

Brighton vs Fulham preview, lineups, team news, streaming and how to watch on TV

Brighton vs Fulham team news

The side managed by Fabian Hürzeler come into the first matchday of the Premier League with three injury absentees: Solly March, Adam Webster, and Julio Enciso, while Jack Hinshelwood (knock) and Baleba (knee) are both doubtful.

As for Fulham, Antonee Robinson will not be available. The American didn’t play a single minute in pre-season, and will likely be replaced by Ryan Sessegnon, who also got injured in the match against Frankfurt a few days ago.

Josh King could break into the starting lineup after impressing in pre-season. Regarding Rodrigo Muniz, Marco Silva said he is ready to play, despite recent rumours linking him to Serie A side Atalanta.

Brighton vs Fulham predicted lineups

Brighton predicted starting XI vs Fulham: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Ayari, Gomez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

Fulham predicted starting XI vs Brighton: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, King, Iwobi; Jimenez.

How to watch Brighton vs Fulham on TV, streaming

The match will not be available on TV or streaming in the UK due to the Saturday blackout. In both the United States and Canada, it will be available on various channels and apps.

Country	TV Channel	Streaming
UK	N/A	N/A
United States	Telemundo Deportes, USA Network, UNIVERSO	fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW
Canada	Fubo Sports Network 2	DAZN, fuboTV