Fulham will open their Premier League campaign with a trip to the South Coast after the fixtures computer threw up a visit to Portsmouth on August 15.

The Cottagers will play their first home game just three days later, hosting Blackburn Rovers.

All eyes will then be on Craven Cottage on August 22 when Fulham face off against rivals Chelsea.

Other home clashes to capture the imagination include visits by Arsenal (Sep 26), Liverpool (Oct 31) and champions Manchester United (Dec 19).