Chelsea won 3–2 away against Fulham in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, the final fixture of the opening round. Chelsea’s narrow victory produced five goals, making it the highest-scoring match of the weekend.
The game also featured two new managerial appointments in London football. Xabi Alonso was in charge of Chelsea, while Álvaro Arbeloa led Fulham. Their teams met in a competitive match that ended with Chelsea taking all three points.
The scoreline is easy to mix up with Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw against Liverpool, which also produced four goals but no winner. Chelsea’s match was a 3–2 away win, while Fulham finished the opening weekend without a victory.