Battle for West London Bragging Rights
On Sunday, “May 18, 2025”, “Brentford” FC welcomes “Fulham “FC to the “Gtech Community Stadium” for a High-Stakes “Premier League” Clash kicking off at 15:00 BST. With both sides eager to end their campaigns on a high, This “West London” derby Promises Goals, drama, And Playoff-Like Intensity.
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Team News & Injury Updates
Brentford FC:
- “Kristoffer Ajer” Returns after Missing The Ipswich game with a minor Issue.
- “Aaron Hickey” could feature for the first time since “October 2023”.
- “Vitaly Janelt”, Joshua Dasilva”, And “Fabio Carvalho” Remain Sidelined.
Fulham FC:
- Late fitness checks for Sasa Lukic and Antonee Robinson.
- Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Reiss Nelson, and Rodrigo Muniz are unavailable due to injuries.
Head-to-Head Record: A Historic Rivalry
- “Brentford” have won 5 of Their last 7 home “league” matches vs Fulham.
- Fulham’s Last Victory At the Gtech was back In “November 2016” (2-0).
- The Reverse fixture in November 2024 Saw “Fulham win 2-1”, Giving them a chance at their Firstever “Premier League” double over “Brentford”.
- Last Time “Fulham” Achieved a League Double Over “Brentford”: 1947-48 season.
Brentford: Form Guide & Tactical Breakdown
- 4-match winning streak – longest since 1939.
- 70 total goals at the Gtech this season – highest in the league (38 scored, 32 conceded).
- Lead the EPL with 5 throw-in goals out of 19.
- Kevin Schade, Bryan Mbeumo, and Yoane Wissa each in double-digit goals – only Liverpool matches this feat.
- Schade: 4 goals in last 3 matches – matching his previous 20-match tally.
- Mbeumo and Wissa are just 2 goals shy of Ivan Toney’s iconic 2022/23 season haul.
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Fulham: Form Guide & Tactical Overview
- 4 losses in last 5 games, risk a third consecutive defeat.
- Conceded the most points from winning positions this season.
- Only one clean sheet in last 17 matches – a 2-0 win over Spurs in March.
- No draws in last 16 league games – 7 wins, 9 losses.
Key Players to Watch
Brentford:
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- Bryan Mbeumo – pace and clinical finishing make him a constant threat.
- Kevin Schade – in red-hot form with 4 goals in 3 matches.
- Yoane Wissa – power forward play and close-range finishing.
Fulham:
- Andreas Pereira – central to Fulham’s creative flow.
- Willian – experience and technical finesse from the wings.
- Bernd Leno – could be crucial between the sticks if Fulham hope to frustrate Brentford’s attack.
Where to Watch & Matchday Essentials
- “Kickoff Time”: 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 09:00 ET / 18:30 IST / 23:00 AEST”
- Live Streaming:
- UK: Sky Sports, BBC Radio London
- USA: NBC Sports, Peacock
- India: JioCinema, Hotstar
- South Africa: SuperSport Premier League
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Venue: “Gtech Community Stadium”, “Brentford”, “West London”
- Weather Forecast: “Sunny, 21°C” with light Wind – Perfect Football Weather.
Final Thoughts
Brentford vs Fulham:
With A Red-Hot Attack, Home Advantage, And Strong Momentum, “Brentford” are slight Favorites heading into this Clash. Fulham, Despite Their Form Slump, have the Talent To Pose a Serious threat, Especially With Pride And History At Stake.
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