Chelsea defeated Fulham in their first 2026–27 Premier League match.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, making it the final fixture of the opening round. Chelsea won 3–2 in a close west London derby.
Fulham hosted the game at their historic riverside stadium, while Chelsea made the short journey across London. The result gave Chelsea three points but also showed that the match was more competitive than the margin in a typical three-point result might suggest.
This fixture was the only Premier League match played on the Monday of the opening weekend. It followed Sunday’s games involving Manchester City, Bournemouth, Brighton, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Liverpool.