No sooner does the season finish and we start looking forward to key dates for the next campaign - and that will be a lot easier to do on Wednesday when the Premier League fixtures are released.
That's right, that special day in the calendar is almost here already. The day when you'll learn details of derby fixtures, Christmas opponents and end-of-season run-ins.
This page will bring you all the fixtures when they drop at 09:00 BST on Wednesday and we'll be giving you the chance to have your say on how things look.
The new campaign kicks off on the weekend of Saturday, 16 August and it will conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when all 10 games will take place at the same time.
Transfer window open - name a sale and purchasepublished at 11:24
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The transfer window is open again for summer business to be conducted.
Clubs can now strike deals until the deadline at 19:00 BST on 1 September.
So if you can sell one player who is it? And if you can buy one player only, who gets the nod?
Give us reasons for your choice but remember, in this instance it's a strict one player leaving and one coming in.
Don't 'panic' but will Silva get 'frustrated'?published at 08:08 10 June
08:08 10 June
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We asked for your views on whether Fulham should engage in transfer activity with the first of the two summer transfer windows closing on Tuesday.
Here are some of your comments:
Gordon: I think we should wait until the first Club World Cup window is closed. We don't want to scramble for players and pay over the odds. Patience and quality are needed if we are to grow. Loan deal for Jack Grealish? Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall might be worth a go, and a striker who can score. Take from the Championship rather than a big name who costs a fortune and is no better than our current two strikers. Get Emile Smith-Rowe to be more consistent.
Chris: I don't expect any business to be done on this transfer window. They shouldn't rush and panic buy before the deadline day. They need to use the time before the next transfer window to research and reflect on what the team needs to thrive next season.
Ian: Though the club is in need of strengthening, it is always notoriously slow at transfers, so I can't see anyone being added before the close of the first window. I can imagine Marco getting frustrated again by the lack of movement in and out.
Robbie: Definitely need to sit tight in this window on any outgoings unless it makes sense for the club and the player to sell them. Ultimately, survival will always be on most fans' minds, so any incomings should be better than anyone we have currently and bring some flair and excitement when they are on the pitch to get the crowd up!
Alex: It's clear, we just missed out on Europe because of silly mistakes. Now let's correct this, make the step and sign key players, keep key players and create some squad depth at least.
Keir: I wanted Fulham to at least make some advances to players. I expected exactly what has happened - nothing. Fulham will leave things to the last moment and try to grab a bargain for a mediocre player. We lack ambition under our owners.
Follow transfer deadline daypublished at 08:02 10 June
08:02 10 June
Today is the first of two transfer deadline days this summer as the window shuts for seven days before reopening on 16 June.
In a change to the summer transfer window norm, it opened early to allow clubs involved in the Fifa Club World Cup 10 days to sign players for inclusion in the competition.
Whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
🎧 Rise of American ownership in English footballpublished at 11:07 9 June
11:07 9 June
It is not just at the top of the Premier League where American ownership has a foothold in English football.
Twenty years on from the Glazer takeover of Manchester United, one third of the 72 EFL clubs now have either majority or minority US backers.
In a special episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Kelly Cates is joined by a group of experts to investigate whether this trend is likely to continue.
Do you want business on deadline day?published at 08:35 9 June
08:35 9 June
On Tuesday, the first of two summer transfer windows will come to a close.
So, do you expect business to be done at Fulham before the deadline? Do you want players to come in or exit? If so, what or who do you think is needed?
Frank emerges as candidate - who else is in Spurs frame?published at 18:53 6 June
18:53 6 June
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Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as Tottenham's leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou as manager.
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are strongly interested in Frank and that initial work has been already been undertaken to enquire about his availability.
Frank has a good relationship with Spurs technical director and fellow Dane Johan Lange, which could be a deciding factor when club chairman Daniel Levy comes to decide who he appoints.
But the likes of Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and Fulham's Marco Silva are among others understood to be in the frame.
And Tottenham have even given consideration to reappointing former manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is currently in charge of the United States.
What if... the season was about what happens when you are winning?published at 10:02 5 June
10:02 5 June
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
It is the table no-one wants to be top of.
While some fans will feel pretty comfortable when their team goes in front, for others, it is just the start of what could prove to be an emotional rollercoaster.
The fans who had to suffer the disappointment of wondering 'what might have been' most were those of Tottenham.
If the Premier League season had come down to which side lost the most points from winning positions then Spurs would have been top of the pile.
There were 22 occasions in which Ange Postecoglou's team were in front, but they went on to win only half of those, with four ending in draws and seven in defeat.
While 'Ange-ball' provides entertainment, as shown in the Europa League final, if the Spurs boss had adapted on a few more occasions, they might have found themselves celebrating a more successful league campaign than one that left them a place above the relegation zone.
For Fulham fans, it was hard to know whether they were coming or going.
While they were one of the 'comeback kings' having picked up 21 points from losing positions, they also dropped 28 points from winning ones.
Rather than consistent inconsistency, boss Marco Silva will be hoping for less of a rollercoaster next campaign if they want to achieve their European dream.
There were not a lot occasions in which relegated Southampton and Ipswich were in front, but when they were, they struggled to see them through. The 28 and 27 points lost respectively could have been the difference-makers in the fight to stay up.
At the other end of the scale, Newcastle supporters could often sit comfortably in the knowledge that when they went in front, they were unlikely to see any other result at the end.
In fact, of the 23 games in which they were in a winning position, they drew twice and lost just once - a confidence they will hope to take into the Champions League next season too.
Much was said of Chelsea's questionable defensive abilities and the maturity of such a young side. But despite this, they too were a team regularly able to see out a game they were leading - winning 20 of the 26 such occasions.
Two perhaps more surprising additions at this end of the table are relegated Leicester City and a Manchester United side who set unwanted club records for the season.
While there were not many occasions when the two sides were in a leading position - 10 for Leicester and 16 for United - between them they lost just three times and dropped only 10 and 11 points restrictively.
Some solace for supporters in otherwise underwhelming campaigns.
Willian and Vinicius to leave as Cairney and Tete get offerspublished at 13:01 4 June
13:01 4 June
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Fulham have announced that Willian and Carlos Vinicius will leave the club following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the month, but have offered Tom Cairney an extension.
Willian, who only re-joined the West London side in the January transfer window on a free, will depart having made 79 appearances across three different spells in three years.
Striker Vinicius has been with the club since their promotion back to the Premier League for the 2022-23 season and has 11 goal contributions to his name.
However, Cairney has been offered an extension with his contract also set to run out before July, despite reports linking the midfielder to the Championship's newly-promoted Wrexham.
The Cottagers have also stated that they have offered new contracts to Kenny Tete and youth players Luc De Fougerolles, Callum Osmand and Lemar Gordon.
What if... the season was about what happens when you concede first?published at 08:20 4 June
08:20 4 June
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
"We never do it the easy way."
Something muttered by many a football fan as they watch their side go 1-0 down again.
As frustrating as it can be watching from the stands or on the TV, it is a position some teams thrive in.
Luring the opposition into a false sense of security, it is almost as though they do not get going until they have given the other team a chance.
And if the league was measured on how well a team bounces back after conceding the first goal, then this season would have seen Brighton coming away with a Premier League title.
There were 17 occasions in 2024-25 when the Seagulls conceded the first goal, but from those they came back to win five and draw five - rescuing 20 points in the process.
It will not have made for comfortable watching for the fans, but it does show the tenacity of Fabian Hurzeler's side to turn a match around.
The sign of champions is to win when you are not at your best and that is what Liverpool did this campaign. They may not have have conceded first as often as Brighton, but they still came back to win four times and draw seven.
It will not have always helped the cause of those chasing European spots, but Newcastle, Fulham and Aston Villa all showed the resilience that they could go one-goal down and still get much-needed points from a game.
At the other end of the scale, while some teams thrive in this situation, others flounder.
Nottingham Forest surprised many onlookers going from relegation candidates to battling for a Champions League spot in less than 12 months.
But key to that was their defence. There were not many occasions where they went 1-0 down - however, when they did, their ability to turn it around was in relegation territory.
The silver-lining for Reds fans, though, is that they really did make it difficult for the opposition to get in front and this is a strength they will hope to build on going forwards.
'We need to break the cycle' in this transfer windowpublished at 12:11 3 June
12:11 3 June
Drew Heatley Fan writer
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This summer, we want to break the cycle of offloading our most valuable asset. Since we returned to the Premier League, it has happened each year.
First, there was Alexander Mitrovic, then last year we lost Joao Palhinha. This year, the vultures are circling Antonee Robinson.
If we retain the services of the man affectionately known as Jedi, then not only do we skip a window or two's worth of rebuilding, we send out a statement of intent.
But Robinson's departure isn't the only dark cloud looming. After committing his future to Fulham, Marco Silva finds himself the object of many a top club's affection - most notably Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur.
Few, if any, Fulham fans would begrudge him the move, even after his recent comments that he would be here next season. He has rehabilitated his reputation at Craven Cottage. No longer is he a man whose head is turned at the first sign of interest.
Silva's future aside, I would like to see us bring in some attacking reinforcements. Rodrigo Muniz and Raul Jimenez performed admirably, with 20 goals between them, but a few more goals in crucial moments would have resulted in European football.
A true number eight must also be on the agenda.
Our midfield pairing of Sander Berge and Sasa Lukic have performed admirably in filling our Palhinha-shaped hole in the middle, but we need an injection of dynamism; someone who will drive the ball up the pitch and bring others into play.
To that end, a winger or two would not go amiss, either. We have real quality in Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi, but Willian looks set to leave - again - and Reiss Nelson headed back to Arsenal injured months ago.
A tricky two months ahead, then. But there are real rewards to be had if we navigate those obstacles and break that cycle.
Will Marco Silva stay at Craven Cottage? Transfer window Q&Apublished at 15:45 2 June
15:45 2 June
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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BBC Sport chief football news reporter Simon Stone has been answering your questions on the summer transfer window.
Phil asked: Will Marco Silva still be manager of Fulham come next season?
Simon answered: In fairness, there has been noise around Silva and he is experienced in terms of the Premier League and the challenges it presents so will have a more realistic view of what can be achieved at Fulham. They have just had their third mid-table finish but I got the strong feeling around March-time that Silva felt Europe, either through the league or FA Cup, was a possibility. He will want improvement. If he doesn't think he will get it, Silva is bound to start looking at his options.
What if... the season came down to improvement?published at 11:40 2 June
11:40 2 June
As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...
Many of us will have been there in school.
It was not always about being the best, but about being better. Not trying to beat the others' scores or times, but about beating your own.
In sport too, it is why personal bests exist. It is a way of measuring your own improvement against what has gone before - we can't all be Usain Bolt and Florence Griffith-Joyner.
So if the Premier League season was all about how you compared to the campaign before, who would have come out on top?
Well, there is one clear winner.
With 29 points more than they had in 2023-24, Nottingham Forest would have been lifting that trophy.
They may not have finished the season quite as they hoped having spent so much time in the Champions League spots, but having narrowly avoided relegation a year ago, this shows the sheer scale of the improvement this term.
Their nearest challenger on this basis would have been Brentford.
With 56 points, they were three points short of their best ever Premier League tally, but having flirted with relegation last time out, it made for a more enjoyable season this time around.
Brighton, Bournemouth and Fulham may have just missed out on European adventures in the real league, but they are also teams who can be happy with the improvements they are showing as now well-established top-flight sides.
And despite the chaotic nature of Chelsea since the new ownership came in, they too can look to steady progress.
At the other end of the scale (or table), it is a very different picture.
Many question whether the traditional 'big six' teams is still relevant, given how others have broken that mould in recent years.
But if the season was based on improvement, four of those six would have been at the bottom.
Tottenham dropped-off in the league nearly as much as Forest improved. Manchester City had a high bar to reach, but a torrid spell proved costly. Manchester United have set multiple unwanted club records, while Arsenal struggled to maintain a real challenge for the title.
They say beware the wounded tiger, and it is hard to see all these sides having the same difficulties next season, but they will not have it all their own way with those teams that are on the up.
*All data from Opta and only teams who were in the league in 2023-24
Signings and sales - your transfer window prioritiespublished at 10:03 31 May
10:03 31 May
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We asked for you to tell us what Fulham need to do in the summer transfer window.
Here are some of your comments:
Nick: Maybe we need some tweaking of the support team with departure of Stuart Gray. A striker is needed, of course, but lack of goals from midfield very noticeable this year. Could it be the coaching is missing something, maybe needs a different skill set to get the best out of our midfield.
Joseph: We desperately need a back-up goalkeeper. Benda is not up to Premier League standard, and we were very lucky that Leno didn't get injured this season.
Bob: We need two strikers who can give us 20-plus goals in a league season each. We need to keep most of the players from this season. There are a few who will have to go. We all know who they are. Marco needs the funds which he has been starved of to get these players. It was a very good season in the main, but a disappointing last few matches that cost us a European place. This first transfer window won't help us as we could lose some important players we do need to keep. We need to make sure we get contacts sorted out.
Adam: The transfer window is a time of uncertainty for Fulham fans and this season will be no different. We all know we need upgrades but we have all become so attached to our players who have done so well it will be tough. For example, if Palhinha does come back it would mean dropping Lukic or Berge. I think we need to get rid of Andreas Pereira as he has not been at a high enough level and a good replacement would be someone like Samuel Chukwueze - a quick and tricky creator and finisher.
Terry: Get a great striker up front. We have gone to many games where we have dropped points because of the lack of ideas up front. We have not replaced Mitrovic and it shows on the pitch. We have a great team but we have no bite up front. I believe we could have made Europe or won the FA cup with a great striker. I'm not a fan of Jiminez - he works hard but never has the killer instincts to be a great goalscorer. I prefer Muniz up front. Well, let's see what we have in store next season. They have played excellent football so far. Just lacking a striker.
Peter: Obviously, we need what every other club wants - a top-class, clinical striker. So perhaps I'll focus on what we don't need - a goalkeeper (we have Leno), a creative midfielder (we have Josh King and Alex Iwobi) or centre-backs (we have Bassey, Anderson, Diogo and Cuenca). All of those are more than good enough, so let's focus our efforts on replacing Vinicius with a better number nine.
Ian: Pre-season is vital for Fulham. With many teams' players coming and going, freshness is needed. A back-up goalkeeper is needed because if anything happens to Leno the club is in trouble. Both full-back areas need more depth, and there is weakness in the winger area.
Will: The player I want the most is Chukwueze. I would also take Reiss Nelson on a permanent deal.
Thank you for your feedbackpublished at 09:14 31 May
09:14 31 May
Thank you for the feedback you submitted on the Premier League club pages.
Our aim is to contain all of the BBC's in-depth coverage of that team in one place, so it is helpful to hear from you - you are who the pages are for after all.
We are going through all your responses and will take suggestions on board for next season.
What needs to happen in the transfer window?published at 12:52 30 May
12:52 30 May
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The transfer window opens on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June.
Are there certain players you are desperate for Fulham to sign, or an area of the squad that needs improving? Or maybe holding on to a key player is your biggest priority. And what about sales - who needs to go?
So over to you... what names need bringing in and shipping out?
Who sprinted most in the Premier League season?published at 10:01 29 May
10:01 29 May
Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician
Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz ranked second in distance covered (242 miles) last season and he also made the most sprints in the Premier League with 907.
Bryan Mbeumo and Milos Kerkez also rank highly, just behind Fulham's American speedster Antonee Robinson.
Newcastle's Anthony Gordon completes the top five.
While Gordon ranked fifth for sprints overall across the season, he sprinted more often than any other player, averaging 29 sprints per 90 minutes.
What's in a name? Well if the name's Anthony (or Antonee) then it is sprinting, with Gordon, Elanga and Robinson all in the top five.
Munoz is here again, coming in at fourth, behind Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.
When will the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures be released? published at 08:21 29 May
08:21 29 May
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The BBC's Ask Me Anything team have done all of the research ahead of the announcement detailing next season's Premier League matches.
The fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released at 09:00 BST on Wednesday,18 June 2025 and the release will include the weekly schedule of all 380 matches.
The season will begin with a single fixture played on Friday, 15 August 2025 and conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when all matches will be played at 16:00 BST. There will be 33 weekend rounds of fixtures, plus five midweek rounds.
The exact date and time at which individual matches are played during each weekend will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season, based on TV selections made by broadcasters.
It is little wonder the player known as 'Jedi' is attracting the attention of clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool. He has come so far in four years, adding defensive steel to his blistering pace on the left. His 10 assists and counting this term shows his impact. Hopefully he resists the dark side this summer.
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