Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 at Craven Cottage on the final day of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played on Monday 24 August 2026, making it the last fixture of the opening round. Chelsea won the west London derby by three goals to two, earning three points in the first league match of the season under head coach Xabi Alonso.
Fulham were managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, who was also beginning his first Premier League campaign in charge. The match therefore featured two clubs with new managers and added a local-rivalry dimension to the round’s concluding fixture.
Craven Cottage is Fulham’s home ground beside the River Thames. The result should not be confused with Crystal Palace’s opening-weekend match at Everton or Chelsea’s later fixtures. Fulham scored twice, but Chelsea’s three goals secured the victory.