Fulham are well and truly Brighton’s Premier League bogey team

Following another memorable victory against Brighton on Thursday night, Fulham fans have started to embrace the opportunity of a match against the Seagulls, with the Whites unbeaten in nine against them in the Premier League. Brighton have proven themselves to be a very well organised and well drilled team over the years, but just how good have Fulham been against them?

The record

Before both sides were promoted to the Premier League, the Whites had a torrid record against their counterparts, losing the last five matches between the pair in the Championship, conceding 13 goals and scoring just three. The last Championship match between the two teams in 2016, was the last time Fulham lost a game against Brighton, having drawn four and won five of the games these two teams have played since. Fulham have 16 goals compared to Brighton’s seven in this period as well.

The memories

Alex Iwobi was the star in Thursday’s victory, however Fulham had to show a clinical edge to get it over the line. Brighton had 13 shots to Fulham’s six and 55% possession, ensuring Bernd Leno had to keep his wits about him to help Fulham gain a sweet victory.

This was similar to a game at the AmEx in 2023, when Fulham performed a memorable smash and grab to come away with three points. Manor Solomon was on target in the 89th minute after Brighton had had 21 shots and two goals ruled out for offside in comparison to Fulham’s five, although a crisp finish from Solomon ensured all Brighton’s pressure counted for nothing and the away end was sent into raptures with the late winner.

Fulham have had the better of the game in some tussles with Brighton however, like in 2019. With the Tinkerman Claudio Ranieri at the helm, Fulham overcame a depressing first half performance whereby a Glenn Murray double sent them into the break 2-0 down against the visitors, to score four second half goals and win the game 4-2 in a valuable victory. Unlikely goalscorers Luciano Vietto and Calum Chambers helped the side mount the fightback, peppering Brighton with 24 shots and 61% possession in the process.

Conclusion

Fulham’s form against Brighton in the Premier League provides a stark contrast to in the Championship. It is notable that there are many games where Brighton have had the better of the game and could have taken the victory, however they haven’t consistently. Credit where it is due to Brighton, they have shown themselves in many instances against the Whites, to be the well drilled and well coached outfit they are touted to be, however Fulham have been able to put a stop to that in the Premier League so far and long may it continue.