Chelsea visited Fulham in the only Monday match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The fixture was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026. Fulham’s ground is located in west London, making the match a local derby between two clubs separated by a short distance along the River Thames.
Chelsea won the match 3–2. It was the final fixture of the opening round, following matches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The five-goal contest was also one of the most productive games of the first round.
Fulham and Chelsea have met frequently in the Premier League because both clubs are based in west London. Craven Cottage is Fulham’s historic home, while Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge, a short distance away.