Chelsea completed the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend by beating Fulham 3–2.
The match was played on Monday 24 August 2026 at Craven Cottage. Fulham versus Chelsea was the final fixture of Matchweek 1, following the ten-match schedule that began with Arsenal against Coventry City the previous Friday.
Chelsea’s away win gave them three points, while Fulham began the season without a point. The 3–2 scoreline made the match one of the closest games in the opening round, alongside Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool.
The Monday conclusion was part of a deliberately spread-out opening schedule. The Premier League’s fixture release also listed the match for a 20:00 kickoff, ensuring the first Matchweek did not finish until four days after the opening game.