Fulham – Brighton

Fulham host Brighton in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the Cottagers languishing in 18th place on just one point from four games (0‑2‑2, 4‑7) while the Seagulls sit comfortably in 63rd spot with four points after a win and a draw (1‑0‑0, 4‑0). The gap in both results and goal difference suggests Brighton will enter Craven Cottage as clear favourites, having yet to taste defeat this season. Fulham, desperate for their first win, will need to tighten up a defence that has already leaked seven goals, whereas Brighton will look to maintain the clean sheet that has underpinned their unbeaten start. The head‑to‑head record offers little comfort for the hosts, who must overturn a season that has offered few positives so far.