What was the result of the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The London derby was played at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026. It completed the opening round after the first nine fixtures had been staged from Friday through Sunday.

Chelsea’s one-goal victory earned the visitors three points, while Fulham began the campaign without a point. The result also made the fixture one of the most closely contested matches of the weekend, alongside Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool.

Fulham and Chelsea are both London clubs, but their grounds are on opposite sides of the River Thames: Craven Cottage is Fulham’s home, while Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge. The scoreline belongs to the 2026–27 league opener, not a cup meeting or a previous derby.