Which 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend match had the highest combined score?

Fulham 2–3 Chelsea had the highest combined score of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The match produced five goals in total, with Chelsea winning 3–2 at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026. No other opening-round fixture reached five combined goals.

Brighton’s 4–0 win over Aston Villa had four total goals, as did Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool. Arsenal’s 3–0 victory and Brentford’s 3–0 victory each produced three goals.

The result also made Chelsea the only opening-weekend winner to concede two goals and still take all three points. Fulham’s home defeat was the final match of the opening round, completing the schedule after fixtures across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.