What was the score when Fulham hosted Chelsea in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?

Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The London derby was played at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026. It was the final fixture of the opening round and was scheduled for a 20:00 BST kick-off.

Chelsea’s away victory produced five total goals, making it the highest-scoring match of the opening weekend. The result was narrower than the round’s biggest wins, but it still gave Chelsea three points in a tightly contested local rivalry.

The fixture also marked a meeting between two London clubs with different home grounds: Fulham played at Craven Cottage, while Chelsea’s home stadium was Stamford Bridge. The teams’ next league meeting was scheduled for Chelsea’s ground later in the season.