Chelsea ended the 2026–27 Premier League opening round with a 3–2 win at Fulham.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, the final fixture of Match Round 1. Chelsea’s victory gave the club three points, while Fulham began the season without a win. Because it was the only Monday match, Chelsea were the last team to complete its opening-round fixture.
The game also featured two notable managerial appointments. Chelsea were managed by Xabi Alonso, and Fulham were led by Álvaro Arbeloa. Both managers were beginning new Premier League roles, adding a coaching storyline to the local London fixture.
The result can be confused with Everton’s 2–0 home victory over Crystal Palace, which was played on Saturday. It was also different from Brentford’s 3–0 win over Tottenham and Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Coventry. Chelsea’s 3–2 scoreline was the opening round’s final result.