At which stadium was Fulham versus Chelsea played during the 2026–27 opening round?

Fulham versus Chelsea was played at Craven Cottage during the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The match took place on Monday, 24 August 2026, and Fulham were the home team. Chelsea won the London derby 3–2 in the final scheduled match of the opening round.

Craven Cottage is Fulham’s home stadium beside the River Thames. Stamford Bridge, by contrast, is Chelsea’s home ground, so the direction of the fixture identifies the venue.

The match completed the opening schedule that began with Arsenal versus Coventry City on Friday, 21 August. It was one of ten matches in the first round and the only game scheduled for that Monday.