Check out our predicted XIs for the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 1 clash between Brighton and Hove Albion and Fulham.
The match at American Express Stadium kicks off at 15:00 BST on Saturday 16 August.
PREDICTED FPL GAMEWEEK 1 LINE-UPS
More in-depth team news is available here, updated with the latest press conference information.
Below are the likely XIs, as of Thursday morning. Brighton’s could change before Friday’s deadline after Fabian Hurzeler’s presser has taken place.
BRIGHTON
FULHAM
PRE-SEASON FORM
Using our ultimate, in-depth pre-season guide, FPL managers can quickly find all 20 team previews.
Alongside these are articles on transfer activity, Pro Pundit team reveals and the best players for each price point.
There’s also a breakdown of the game’s new rules for 2025/26.
Jul 12 | Brighton 6-1 Wycombe Wanderers (h) | Welbeck (Slater assist), Welbeck (Minteh assist), Welbeck (Rutter assist), Welbeck (Slater assist), Buonanotte, Tasker (Buonanotte assist)
Jul 16 | Brighton 3-1 Stoke City (n) | Mitoma (Ayari assist), Coppola (Vickers assist), own-goal (Rutter assist)
Jul 21 | Las Palmas 0-2 Brighton (a) | Ayari (O’Riley assist), O’Riley
Jul 26 | Brighton 2-0 Coventry City (h) | Ayari (O’Riley assist), Sima (Moran assist)
Aug 2 | Southampton 0-1 Brighton (a) | Sarmiento (Gruda assist)
Aug 2 | Southampton 2-2 Brighton (a) | Minteh (Rutter assist), Minteh (Ayari assist)
Aug 9 | Brighton 2-0 Wolfsburg (h)
Aug 9 | Brighton 2-1 Wolfsburg (h) | Rutter (Ayari assist), De Cuyper (Wieffer assist)