West London bragging rights are on the line this Saturday as Fulham welcome Brentford to Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
The Cottagers edged the Bees 3-2 in a thriller last time the sides met, and another close contest is expected.
Marco Silva's men finally got off the mark with a fortunate 1-0 win over Leeds United last time out courtesy of a late own goal. While their attack has lacked spark, Fulham can take confidence from their defensive record, with all four goals conceded so far coming from set-pieces rather than open play.
Brentford, meanwhile, continue their mixed start under Keith Andrews. A late Fabio Carvalho strike earned them a dramatic draw with Chelsea last week, before they progressed past Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on penalties.
However, the Bees have lost both league games on the road this season and history is not on their side, having fallen in two of their three Premier League trips to Craven Cottage.
With Fulham chasing back-to-back league wins and Brentford aiming to improve their away form, this derby promises tension, mistakes, and maybe another dramatic finish under the Cottage lights.
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Fulham vs. Brentford lineups: Starting XI, team news, injury latest
Fulham have no injury concerns heading into Saturday's derby, giving Silva plenty of options.
New signing Kevin impressed from the bench last weekend, but has been denied his first Premier League start, with Silva naming an unchanged side from the previous match, a 1-0 win over Leeds.
That also means Raul Jimenez has to wait for his chance to take over for Rodrigo Muniz up front, while Samuel Chukwueze also remains on the bench. Antonee Robinson is not in the squad as Ryan Sessegnon continuesat left-back, with the American continuing a return to full fitness from an offseason injury.
Fulham starting XI (4-2-3-1): Leno (GK) — Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon — Berge, Lukic — Wilson, King, Iwobi — Muniz.
Fulham bench: Lecomte (GK), Cuenca, Castagne, Smith Rowe, Cairney, Traore, Kevin, Jimenez, Chukwueze.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Brentford also arrive with good news, as Jordan Henderson, Ethan Pinnock and Igor Thiago are all available after being rested in midweek, and all start the match.
Kristoffer Ajer is fit despite a knock against Aston Villa, while Mikkel Damsgaard has shaken off illness and lines up in midfield.
Gustavo Nunes and Paris Maghoma remain out, but both are progressing in their recovery.
Brentford starting XI (5-3-2): Kelleher (GK) — Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter — Yarmoliuk, Henderson, Damsgaard — Thiago, Schade
Brentford bench: Valdimarsson (GK), Ajer, Henry, Hickey, Onyeka, Jensen, Janelt, Outtara, Carvalho.
Injured: Nunes (hamstring), Maghoma (hamstring)
Suspended: None
Fulham vs. Brentford match details
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Kickoff time: 8:00 p.m. BST
- Location: Craven Cottage, London (England)
- Competition: Premier League
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Jarred Gillett