Chelsea finished the 2026–27 Premier League opening match round by beating Fulham 3–2.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026. It was the tenth and final fixture of the opening round, meaning the first Premier League matchweek stretched from Friday through Monday.
Chelsea won by a single goal in a five-goal match. The result gave Chelsea three points while Fulham began the season with a defeat at home.
The fixture also featured two clubs with new managers. Álvaro Arbeloa had taken charge of Fulham, while Chelsea began the campaign under its own new leadership after the summer managerial changes. The Monday conclusion reflected the league’s broadcast scheduling for the opening round.