Is Fulham vs Brighton on TV? Kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s top flight fixture

Tom Kershaw
Wednesday 16 December 2020 15:00 EST
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Fulham will hope to maintain the momentum created by their valiant draw against Liverpool last weekend when they host Brighton at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. 

Scott Parker’s side were repeatedly questioned after a miserable start to their Premier League return, but a surprise victory against Leicester seems to have rejuvenated the mood at the club. Fans returned to the Cottage for the exhilarating 1-1 draw with Liverpool and provided a clear boost to the players, who will consider themselves unlucky to have not taken all three points from the champions.

There is still plenty of uphill ground to climb, though, with Fulham still having only taken eight points from 12 games, leaving them deep in the midst of a relegation battle. 

It is something of a reverse of fortunes for Brighton, who were thrashed 3-0 by Leicester last time out. Graham Potter’s side have played impressive and attractive football but still have just two wins to show for it and are only two points clear of their opponents tonight. 

That is something of a disappointment for the Seagulls, who have certainly shown moments of great promise, but have all too often been undone in defence. They have already conceded 21 goals in their 12 games thus far - a record only worsened by Fulham, Leeds and West Brom. Here is everything you need to know:

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 8pm on Wednesday 16 December at Craven Cottage.

How can I watch it?

The match will broadcast on Amazon Prime.

New subscribers will be able to watch all the matches for free due to Amazon’s 30-day trial, which can be cancelled at any time. After the trial ends, a subscription will cost £7.99 per month or £79 per year.

Matches can be streamed online and on TV via the Prime Video app, Fire TV, games consoles, BT TV, Apple TV, Virgin’s V6 TV Box, Chromecast, TalkTalkTV and online.

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What is the team news?

Tariq Lamptey is expected to return for Brighton, along with Adam Webster. Leandro Trossard may also start after being left on the bench against Leicester. Adam Lallana is a doubt.

Parker will have to decide whether to stick with the team that successfully stifled Liverpool or reintroduce Aleksandr Mitrovic and Tom Cairney. Kenny Tete and Terence Kongolo remain out. 

What are the predicted line-ups?

Fulham: Areola; Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo; Robinson Lemina, Anguissa, Decordova-Reid; Lookman, Loftus-Cheek; Cavaleiro

Brighton: Ryan; White, Dunk, Webster; Lamptey, Bissouma, Alzate, March; Trossard, Welbeck, Connolly

What are the odds?

Fulham - 15/8

Draw - 23/10

Brighton - 6/4

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