Roberto De Zerbi’s team will head into the game full confidence following their superb 2-0 Europa League victory against Ajax last Thursday.
It’s was Brighton’s first ever win in European competition and puts them well and truly in the mix of qualifying for the knockout stages of the continental competition.
But De Zerbi has stressed the importance of moving on from the victory and insists the full focus will on Fulham, who beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex in the Premier League last term, thanks to a goal from Manor Solomon – a defeat that still irritates the Italian. "Solomon gave me a very bad day. We played very well and lost three points," De Zerbi said. "We have to go again with the same passion. The challenge is think about the next game. Every game we finish we have to change focus."
Brighton do though have injury concerns… and here’s an update and expected return dates on the walking wounded ahead of Fulham.
5. Adam Lallana - muscular
Trained away from the group with Estupinan this week. Was an unused sub at City and could make the matchday squad for Fulham. Has not featured since the Carabao Cup loss at Chelsea Photo: Michael Regan
6. Solly March - knee
A huge blow for player and club. Could be out for the season after twisting his knee at City Photo: OLI SCARFF
7. Danny Welbeck - hamstring
I doubt Welbeck will feature this side of Christmas. Injured his hamstring at City and De Zerbi said it's long term. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
8. Julio Enciso - knee
The Paraguay playmaker injured his knee at Wolves. Posted this week that he hopes to be back in December Photo: Clive Mason