What was the final fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?

Fulham vs Chelsea was the final fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The London derby was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, completing the ten-match opening round. Chelsea won 3–2 away from home after a closely contested match.

The Monday scheduling meant that the first round stretched from Friday evening through Monday night. This format allowed the Premier League’s opening fixtures to be distributed across four calendar days rather than played simultaneously.

The match was also notable for the managers: Xabi Alonso led Chelsea, while Álvaro Arbeloa managed Fulham. The fixture should not be confused with Arsenal versus Coventry City, which opened the season, or Newcastle versus Liverpool, which was the final Sunday match.