Which 2026–27 Premier League opening-round match was the only 3–2 result?

Fulham versus Chelsea was the only 3–2 result in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

Chelsea won the match 3–2 at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026. The five-goal scoreline made it the highest-scoring game of the opening round, while the other matches produced totals ranging from one to four goals.

The fixture was also the final match of the opening round. Fulham and Chelsea are both London clubs, although Chelsea’s home ground is Stamford Bridge and Fulham’s is Craven Cottage. The two stadiums are located in the same part of west London, making the match a local meeting.

A common mix-up is to identify Newcastle United–Liverpool as the highest-scoring opener because it finished 2–2. That game had four total goals, one fewer than Fulham–Chelsea. Manchester City–Bournemouth ended 2–1, and Ipswich Town–Sunderland also ended 2–1.