Fulham — Bristol City : Match Preview and Prediction for August 27,2025

Fulham’s Previous Season Performance

Fulham finished the previous season in eleventh place. Surprisingly, the squad demonstrated decent football, yet they consistently lacked bench depth. Furthermore, at home, the ‘Cottagers’ noticeably failed to secure the points they deserved.

Fulham’s Current Trajectory and Recent Form

Consequently, the London club parted ways with several key players who departed on free transfers. Fulham’s sole acquisition was Lecomte, after which they continued their Premier League campaign. The team had an excellent pre-season, securing victories against all opponents regardless of their standing. Intriguingly, Fulham commenced their Premier League journey with two draws against challenging adversaries. A miraculous escape occurred in Brighton, where they narrowly avoided defeat, and subsequently, the London side outplayed Manchester United at home. Their overall quality of play was truly impressive.

Bristol City’s Playoff Journey and Setback

Bristol City, in the previous season, gained recognition for reaching the playoff stages. However, misfortune swiftly struck the team. Of the four playoff contenders, City were the only side not to have experienced Premier League football. Unexpectedly, the squad was eliminated without contention in their very first playoff match.

Bristol City’s Recent Transfers and Season Start

Bristol’s performance last season was inconsistent, and they narrowly scraped into the playoffs. The club sold Gardner-Hickman and parted ways with Wood, leading to several changes within the squad. Ultimately, Bristol signed only Lumley, Rees, Randell, and Hirakawa, in addition to securing Vitek on loan from Manchester United. This season, City remains unbeaten, having even dominated Sheffield in their opening fixture. However, their winning streak gradually diminished, culminating in a draw against Derby in their most recent outing.