Brentford entertain Fulham in a high-stakes West London derby on Saturday.
Both sides are chasing record-breaking Premier League campaigns under their respective managers. The Bees currently sit seventh and aim to secure European qualification for the first time. Meanwhile, Fulham are hunting a new club-record points haul to surpass last season’s total of 54.
The Cottagers arrive following a 2–0 defeat to Liverpool despite creating numerous high-quality chances. Marco Silva’s men have won their last three league games against the Bees. However, they have struggled against top-half teams, losing ten of their last 15 such fixtures. This derby promises tactical flexibility as both coaches seek a historic finish.
Fulham vs Brentford – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
- Kick-off: 12:30 BST
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Craig Pawson
- Last Meeting: Fulham 3–1 Brentford (20 September 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Brentford
Aaron Hickey returns to the squad after recovering from a long-term hamstring injury. Mikkel Damsgaard is also available after playing through illness last weekend. However, Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt, and Rico Henry remain sidelined for the Bees. Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Fulham
Marco Silva confirmed that Kenny Tete and Kevin will miss the trip to Hounslow. Resultantly, the Cottagers will rely on their existing defensive depth for this derby. On a positive note, Harrison Reed is back in contention for a starting spot. The rest of the squad remains fit and ready for the lunchtime kick-off.
Form
Brentford
The Bees head into this derby having drawn their last four Premier League matches. They have not managed a home victory in five consecutive games at the Gtech Community Stadium. Significantly, only Newcastle have conceded more goals after scoring first than Keith Andrews’ side. Brentford remain in the hunt for Europe but must improve their game management.
Fulham
Fulham arrive following an inconsistent run that has seen them slip to 12th place. They have underperformed their first-half expected goals by a league-high margin this year. Moreover, the side has scored just four goals before the break since January. However, they have averaged over 20 shots per game across their last two fixtures.
Predicted lineups
Brentford Predicted XI (4-3-3): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Jensen, Damsgaard; Ouattara, Thiago, Schade
Fulham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, King, Bobb; Jimenez
How to watch Fulham vs Brentford?
The match is televised live in the UK on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 11:30 BST.
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