Fulham versus Chelsea was played on 24 August 2026 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was the final fixture of Matchweek 1 and took place on a Monday evening at Craven Cottage. Chelsea won the west London derby 3–2, completing the opening round after the Friday, Saturday and Sunday fixtures.
The season began on Friday 21 August with Arsenal versus Coventry City. Most opening-weekend matches followed on Saturday and Sunday, while Fulham and Chelsea were scheduled for Monday 24 August. This spread is why “opening weekend” is often used broadly for the whole opening round.
The date can be confused with 21 August, the season’s first match, or 23 August, when Manchester City and Brighton played. Neither date was the Fulham–Chelsea date.