Fulham played Chelsea in the match that concluded the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
Fulham versus Chelsea was scheduled for Monday 24 August 2026 at 20:00 BST. Fulham were the home team, and the match brought the first Match Round to a close after the Friday, Saturday and Sunday fixtures.
The fixture was a west London derby. Fulham play at Craven Cottage, while Chelsea’s home ground is Stamford Bridge. Although both clubs are based in west London, they are separate teams with distinct stadiums and histories.
The match should not be confused with Brentford versus Tottenham Hotspur, another London fixture that was scheduled for Saturday evening. Crystal Palace also appeared in the opening round, but Palace played away to Everton on Saturday afternoon. The Monday date and the 20:00 kickoff make Fulham v Chelsea the clear final fixture of the opening round.